Substitutes Lead Univ de Chile to Wild Victory in Season Opener

SANTIAGO, Chile (Interstat) — In a chaotic Primera División match on Sunday, the University of Chile opened its season with a 4-3 victory over Deportes Limache at Estadio Santa Laura-Universidad SEK. The game defied a projected 1-1 draw, delivering a seven-goal thriller.

Substitutes were decisive for the home side. Facundo Pons, who entered the match from the bench, scored twice and added an assist. Forward Leandro Fernández matched that output with two goals and an assist of his own. The teams traded blows in a frantic second half that saw three goals in 11 minutes, ultimately securing the win for Univ de Chile. Deportes Limache, which took an early lead, begins its campaign with a loss.