The team symbolized by the Pirate won the national title for the first time in history with 4 rounds to spare and with a historical record of 14 victories in a row
In Chilethere was a historic first time. After 67 years of waiting, the Coquimbo Unido it won the first national championship in its history. The 2-0 win againstUnion La Calera which, in fact, allowed the “Puerto Pirata” club to close the race 4 rounds early. And to the sound of records. A victory which also marks the return of the yellow and black to the continental cups after 33 years.
Chile, what a surprise: Coquimbo Unido champion for the first time
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As it is often said “you never forget the first time“. Precisely what he is experiencing right now Coquimbo Unido. Esteban Gonzalez’s team Herrera in fact, after 67 years, he won his first historic national title at the end of a simply dominant championship. Thanks to the 2-0 onUnion La Calerathe “Pirates“, called so because of the symbol placed on the logo, were able to celebrate the national victory with 4 rounds to spare and with a margin of 17 points over one of the main candidates, namely theUniversity of Chile.
The triumphant ride thus ended after a haul of 2nd successes, 5 draws and just one defeat. Furthermore, Sunday’s victory was the 14th in a row. No team had ever achieved such a milestone in the history of First League. The star of the triumph, however, was Cecilio Waterman with 9 markings. 34 years old, the Panamanian striker went viral for scoring the goal that eliminated them USA in the last one CONCAF Cup and, in the throes of euphoria, he hugged Thierry Henrysitting on the sideline, yelling at him “You are my idol“. Furthermore, thanks to this success, the Pirates will return to play the Copa Libertadores 33 years after the last time.
But why is their symbol a pirate? According to legend, the club’s historic director Francisco Balandaduring the fourth anniversary of the foundation, he stopped to observe the paintings displayed in the hall that hosted the event and was suddenly struck by a painting that depicted a pirate with one foot resting on a trunk full of gold. The pride of that pirate’s gaze deeply impressed Balanda who immediately decided to replace the initials CU on the logo with the image of the bearded corsair. A symbol that, after all, is perfectly suited to the city of Coquimbo, being in fact an important port area that was once a favorite destination for pirates.
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