Sports La Serena took a huge step towards remaining in the First Division this Friday by winning 2-1 as a visitor to Sports Iquiquein a crossing valid for the 26th date of the First League.
A key duel for the lower part that was left in the hands of the ‘garnets’, which had Jeisson Vargas like the great figure. The former Universidad Católica scored two great goals, specifically with long-distance shots.
With the victory, the ‘papayeros’ placed themselves in the twelfth position of the table with 27 points, seven above the first team in the relegation zone (Spanish Union).
Meanwhile, the ‘Celestial Dragons’ were left on the verge of descent towards the Promotion League, also known as the First B. They continue colists with 15 points, seven from safety and with only 12 units left to play.
The outsider opened the account after 15 minutes in the ‘Land of Champions’. Vargas unsheathed a right hand from 25 meters that went high and hit the left post of a static Leandro Requena.
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Jeisson Vargas took a spectacular long-distance shot and opened the scoring in favor of Deportes La Serena, on their visit to Deportes Iquique in this #MatchdayViernes.
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Despite the homeowner’s attempts to turn the story around, the Serenenses would hit again in the 70th minute with a new goal from the UC graduate. A powerful shot full of camber that the light blue goalkeeper couldn’t stop.
😮⚽🔥 HIT HIM HOW YOU WANT, JEISSON!
Vargas aims and takes this impossible shot for Requena, and Deportes La Serena defeats Deportes Iquique in this #MatchdayViernes.
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Shortly after, at 75′, Iquique got back into the match with Edson Puchwho captured a failed shot by Agustín Venezia in the mouth of the goal.
In the last minutes, the local team tried to reach parity with more determination than good football, without success.
For the 27th date of the championship, those led by Rodrigo Guerrero will visit on November 7th Union La Calerawhile the garnets will receive a day later Catholic University.
