The red card that changed the game: O'Higgins claims victory

The red card that marked the match

The expulsion of F. Baez in the 57th minute was the turning point in a match that, until that moment, remained balanced. Recoleta had managed to equalize 1-1 thanks to a goal from C. Cepeda, but the red card left the home team with ten men and without answers against an O'Higgins that took advantage of the numerical advantage.

With one player less, Recoleta could not contain the momentum of O'Higgins, which quickly took control of the match. In just 23 minutes, the visitor scored two more goals, one of them from W. Bou, sealing a 3-1 that leaves Recoleta in a complicated situation in the group stage.

A surprising fact

Despite the defeat, Recoleta had started the match with a good attitude, managing to equalize the score after a penalty converted by T. Vecino. However, Baez's expulsion not only affected the team's performance but also exposed their lack of depth on the bench, unable to respond to adversity.

O'Higgins, on the other hand, demonstrated their ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes. The victory not only allows them to remain in the fight for qualification but also reflects their capacity to adapt and take advantage of the rival's weaknesses.