Universidad de Chile and Universidad de Concepción battled to a 1-1 draw on Monday, March 10, 2026, as the home side searched for a crucial victory. Despite dominating possession, the “U” couldn’t find a late winner at Estadio Nacional, leaving them with a frustrating result in the Liga de Primera.
The match ended with a controversial finish, highlighted by a late red card issued to veteran midfielder Marcelo Díaz and a potential penalty claim that went unanswered. The draw does little to alleviate concerns about Universidad de Chile’s position in the league table.
The incident occurred deep into stoppage time when a ball appeared to strike Universidad de Concepción’s Pablo Parra on the hand inside the penalty area. Play continued, and the visitors nearly capitalized on the counterattack, prompting furious protests from the Universidad de Chile players and a lengthy discussion with the referee, who consulted with VAR but ultimately waved play on.
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Parra Addresses Hand Ball Claim
Following the match, Pablo Parra addressed the controversial incident, offering his perspective to RedGol.
“It wasn’t intentional. I have my back to the ball and it rebounds off me,” Parra explained. “But, well, it wasn’t called, and that’s that.”
“We’re happy with what we did today,” added the Universidad de Concepción player, who came off the bench to provide a spark for the visitors.
Match Summary
- Universidad de Chile drew 1-1 with U de Concepción at Estadio Nacional.
- Marcelo Díaz received a red card in a match filled with contentious refereeing decisions.
- Pablo Parra was involved in a disputed hand ball incident in the closing moments of the game.
Liga de Primera Standings
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