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VAR rollout in Chile's Primera B further delayed

Entities: Luis Acevedo · Deportes Temuco · Primera B (Chile) · Arturo Sanhueza

Overview

The low‑cost “VAR Light” trial for Chile’s second‑tier football league remains postponed after severe weather halted matchday 16. The white‑test phase was moved to matchday 17 and the official rollout was scheduled for matchday 18, when Deportes Iquique is set to face San Marcos de Arica on 2 August.

Club activity reflects the shifted timetable. Deportes Limache completed the signing of 25‑year‑old right‑back Dylan Escobar from Coquimbo Unido, while Mauricio Vera mutually terminated his contract with Deportes Concepción. Rangers’ clash with Deportes Antofagasta was postponed, giving the bottom‑placed side extra preparation before its next fixture against Deportes Copiapó. Universidad de Chile midfielder Franco Calderón remains under contract through 2027, but no concrete offers have materialised.

Coaches are increasing pressure on the league. Arturo Sanhueza of Deportes Temuco argued that VAR will not be operational until matchday 19, citing a controversial incident involving Luis Acevedo that could have been reviewed. His criticism adds to broader concerns that the delayed technology undermines fairness and creates uncertainty for clubs.

No further adjustments to the VAR implementation timeline have been announced; the league’s agenda still targets a debut on matchday 18, though the possibility of a later rollout is now being publicly debated.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Deportes Temuco coach Arturo Sanhueza protests VAR delay in Chile's Primera B

    Deportes Temuco coach Arturo Sanhueza criticises the VAR rollout delay in Chile's Primera B, citing a controversial Luis Acevedo incident and urging earlier implementation for fairness.

  2. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Chile football clubs adjust rosters and schedule as VAR debut delayed

    Chile clubs reshuffle squads and face a delayed VAR rollout, with Limache signing Escobar, Iquique’s VAR debut set for Aug 2, Calderón’s uncertain future, Rangers’ weather‑postponed match, and Vera exiting Con

  3. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    VAR to be used in Chile's Primera B football starting second semester

    Chile's football governing body approved VAR for the Primera B league, with a trial on matchday 16 and full implementation from matchday 17, after referee training and prior use in the top division.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Chile's football federation tests VAR for second‑division league

    Chile's ANFP trialed a centralized VAR system in a Primera B match and is assessing its rollout for the season's second stage, pending council approval and funding.

Sources

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