With goals from Puch and Lezcano, the Crusaders imposed the championship’s goalscorers without problems before and prepare for their next international match for the second phase of the South American Cup, in a program that involves high physical demands and care to prevent injury.
The match between the Palestinian and Catholic University was not played by the commitment of the Crusaders in the finalized group stage of the Copa Libertadores, a tournament from which they were eliminated.
The Chilean National Football Association rescheduled this match for Sunday, November 8.
Also with 36 points, Unión La Calera placed second by goal difference, after falling 3–1 to Antofagasta and ending with a five-match winning streak with no defeats.
Those led by Juan Pablo Vojvoda, who have made a solid championship so far, were complicated after the bumpy match against the cougars, with Leiva injured and Seymour and Castellani’s expulsions, diminishing a key half-field in their title campaign.
For its part, Antofagasta continues its regularity and seeks to get into the first places, ranking in fourth place with 30 units.
The third place is occupied by Unión Española, which with 36 points and one goal less than the Calerans, could not take the leadership of the tournament against Coquimbo Unido.
Hispanics and pirates tied 1-1, with a decisive appearance of the young revelation Carlos Palacios and a quick response from Felipe Villagrán in the 97th minute.
Complicated was the University of Chile after the defeat to the U. de Concepción by the minimum, result that involved the departure of Hernán Caputto as coach of the Blues for the low competitiveness shown in the key matches.
The college team has achieved a win of their last six matches and, for now, has not confirmed a replacement for Caputto on the first-team bench.
Colo Colo fell back 2-0 to Deportes Iquique and stays in the penultimate place with just 11 points.
The albos haven’t won as venues since January and face a deep crisis inside the club.
The 2020 National Championship enters their second round and teams are looking for reinforcements for the remaining 17 dates to define which will take the next star.
