An agonizing finish: Juan Pablo II College surprises and defeats Los Chankas
With a last-minute goal, Juan Pablo II College defeated Club Deportivo Los Chankas 4-3, a result that complicates the local team's chances of qualifying.
Club Deportivo Los Chankas
Juan Pablo II CollegeAn unexpected ending
The match was dying when Álvaro Rojas scored in the 89th minute. With that goal, Juan Pablo II College, arriving in the last position of the group, achieved a surprising 4-3 victory over Club Deportivo Los Chankas, who held the third place.
The encounter became crucial early on when Gonzalo Rizzo received a red card in the 26th minute, leaving Los Chankas with ten men. Despite the adversity, the home team managed to equalize several times but could not contain their rival's momentum.
The impact of the red card
Rizzo's expulsion was a turning point. From that moment on, the game was dominated by Juan Pablo II College, who took advantage of the numerical advantage to press and score three goals in the first half. Erinson Ramírez was key, scoring two goals and assisting another.
Los Chankas, despite their efforts and a double from Félix Espinoza, could not maintain their lead on the scoreboard. The final pressure from Juan Pablo II College culminated in Rojas' goal, sealing a shock in the group stage.
