Cobresal surrendered a two-goal lead in stoppage time to draw 2-2 with Everton in the Chilean Primera División, collapsing in the final moments as visitors scored twice through headers in rapid succession, AS Chile reported. The dramatic result ruined what would have been a critical victory for the northern side, which saw the visitors deliver two crosses into the box that initially appeared to pose little danger.
Cobresal Dominates Regulation Time Before Late Collapse
Entering the 90th minute at El Salvador, Cobresal held a comfortable 2-0 advantage that brought the club to the brink of securing its Primera División status. The home side controlled long stretches of the match after a scoreless and disjointed first half where Argentine attacker Julián Brea threatened with his pace. Juan Fuentes opened the scoring in the 59th minute by breaking through the Everton defense to beat goalkeeper Ignacio González. Brea then doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 71st minute following a sustained period of territorial dominance by the hosts. During the first half, Everton’s Cristian ‘Chorri’ Palacios remained isolated in attack, while the visiting side failed to generate depth or clear scoring chances.
Everton Steals a Draw in Stoppage Time
With regulation time expired, the match turned completely on two set pieces sent into the Cobresal penalty area. Hugo Magallanes pulled a goal back for Everton with a header in the 95th minute. Barely a minute later, in the 96th minute, Josué Ovalle met another cross with a header to equalize the score at 2-2. Referee Rodrigo Carvajal blew the final whistle immediately after the ensuing kickoff, ending the match amid absolute disbelief from the home supporters.
Standings Implications in the Relegation Battle
The sudden draw leaves Cobresal with 29 points in the Primera División standings, narrowing their breathing room in the battle against relegation. Universidad de Concepción sits 15th with 23 points following a 6-1 defeat to Colo Colo at the Estadio Monumental, occupying a relegation zone position alongside Deportes La Calera. Instead of moving six points clear of the drop zone, Cobresal now holds a four-point cushion as the league season progresses toward its conclusion.
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