In a match characterized by moments of brilliance and utter confusion, Union La Calera decisively overwhelmed Nublense with a commanding 3-0 victory at the Municipal Nicholas Chahuan on October 26, 2025. The home side, previously mired in a string of lackluster performances, seized the opportunity to bolster their claim for survival in a competitive Primera División as their attacking duo sparked life into their campaign.
The scoring commenced early, with Sebastián Sáez finding the back of the net just seven minutes into the game. Eager to avoid the sort of fate his team endured in their last outing-a chaotic 4-3 loss to Audax Italiano-Sáez ignited both his team and the home crowd. His quick finish seemed to energize La Calera, who had been struggling for form with only one win in their last five matches.
For Nublense, the day went from bad to worse. Despite entering the match slightly higher in the standings, the visitors failed to mount any substantial threat in the attacking third. They had their moments but often lacked the clinical finishing needed to challenge La Calera's defense. Tension escalated further when Gonzalo Sosa received a red card in the 80th minute, reducing Nublense to ten men and quashing any hopes of a comeback.
The match took a definitive turn in the second half when another Union La Calera player, whose name eludes the records, scored in the 72nd minute. With Nublense crumbling under pressure, Camilo Moya capped off the afternoon with a goal in stoppage time, delivering a testament to La Calera's revived form and pushing the score to an emphatic 3-0.
The three points earned catapulted Union La Calera to 11th place with 26 points, a modest yet crucial advantage in their campaign against relegation. Meanwhile, Nublense, now with 30 points, finds themselves hanging precariously within the mid-table, with their momentum stalling as they face a critical phase of the season.
In the wake of this match, one must reflect on the pre-match predictions: I expected a tightly contested, low-scoring affair, akin to a dragged-out chess match. Instead, what unfolded was a stark reminder that football often defies even the most astute analyses. As La Calera seeks to build on this victory, they find themselves grappling for a lifeline, poised to take on tougher opponents ahead. For Nublense, the challenge is clear: rediscovering their scoring touch and regrouping in a league where every point counts.