Ancud came out on top 32-29 against Puente Alto CD in a game where efficiency, not volume, decided the outcome. The hosts entered as the more settled side and delivered a controlled performance built on careful shot selection, while the visitors were left to rue a heavy workload of attempts that never translated into points.
The most telling number of the night sits in the shooting splits. Ancud converted 11 of 20 field goal attempts, a 55% success rate, while Puente Alto CD made the same 11 field goals but needed 27 attempts to get there, a conversion rate of just under 41%. That gap of seven extra misses on 27 shots is the story of the game. From beyond the arc the pattern repeats: Ancud hit 4 of 9 three-pointers at 44%, while Puente Alto CD managed only 3 of 14, a 21% return. In a game decided by three points, those wasted long-range attempts were the difference between victory and defeat.
Ancud's discipline at the free-throw line also mattered. They made 6 of 7 attempts, a 86% clip, while Puente Alto CD went 4 of 6. Those two extra points from the stripe, combined with their superior shooting efficiency, gave the hosts just enough cushion. On the glass Ancud held a clear edge with 15 rebounds to 11, including 14 defensive boards that limited second-chance opportunities for the visitors. Puente Alto CD grabbed only 3 offensive rebounds, and that lack of extra possessions hurt them in a tight contest.
The playmaking numbers reveal a different side of the game. Puente Alto CD recorded 7 assists to Ancud's 3, showing better ball movement and a more collaborative attack, and they also forced more turnovers with 4 steals to 2. However, Ancud protected the ball less well, giving it away 7 times against 4 for the visitors, yet their shooting efficiency more than compensated. Puente Alto CD's single block and slightly better steal count were not enough to offset their cold shooting night.
Tactically, this was a lesson in shot quality. Ancud's low assist count suggests a more isolation-based approach, but their players consistently found higher-percentage looks, particularly inside the arc where they shot 7 of 11 on two-point attempts. Puente Alto CD, by contrast, settled for volume, launching 14 threes and connecting on only three. Their superior assist numbers indicate they moved the ball well but could not finish the possessions they created. For anyone following the league standings, this result is a reminder that Ancud vs Puente Alto CD previews often overlook how much Ancud's efficiency can swing a game. Those crucial points from a disciplined shooting night proved decisive, and the scoreline, while close, fairly reflects a contest in which the more clinical team won.
