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Coquimbo Unido Clinches First Chilean League Title as Waterman Leads the Way

Waterman’s comeback from an injury-hit year in Peru framed a title run defined by resilience.

Overview

  • Coquimbo Unido beat Unión La Calera 2-0 on November 2 to secure the 2025 championship with four matches left.
  • Cecilio Waterman opened the scoring in the 20th minute and emerged as the team’s standout and top scorer.
  • Reports note Waterman has 12 goals in 29 official games for Coquimbo this season, including league and cup.
  • The 34-year-old said his 2024 stint at Alianza Lima was marred by injuries and thanked Chilean fans in a TNT Sports interview.
  • He credited teammates, staff and coach Esteban González for turning early criticism into the club’s first-ever league crown.