Coquimbo Unido goalkeeper Diego Sánchez secures draw against Platense

Coquimbo Unido goalkeeper Diego Sánchez played a decisive role in securing a 1-1 draw against Platense in the first leg of their matchup. Sánchez performed a critical double save, first stopping a penalty taken by Guido Mainero and immediately following it by blocking a shot from Nicolás López to prevent a second goal for the Argentine side.

Coquimbo Unido manager Hernán Caputto praised the veteran goalkeeper, describing him as the “aura of the team” and a determining factor for the club. Caputto highlighted Sánchez’s long-standing importance to the institution, noting his history of high-pressure performances, including significant penalty saves in previous tournament stages.