Match Report


Provincial Curicó UnidoProvincial Curicó Unido     Universidad CatólicaUniversidad Católica
Kalle NõlvakKalle Nõlvak Jack Herer Jack Herer
Xavier OteroX. Otero75
G
1
G
74Gelmin CermeñoG. Cermeño
Nelson RendonN. Rendon69
D
2
D
70Warley PeleW. Pele
Mateo PérezM. Pérez61
D
3
D
75Alonso JaraA. Jara
Ezequiel LaraE. Lara73
D
captain4
D
77Pablo SotoP. Soto
Austin CastilloA. Castillo76
M
5
D
73Rui SalasR. Salas
Karl KissingerK. Kissinger59
M
6captain
M
80Delio OrnelasD. Ornelas
Joe PalacioJ. Palacio73
M
7
M
74Bill GutierrezB. Gutierrez
Edgar PizarroE. Pizarro80
M
8
M
75Norberto OrtegaN. Ortega
Frederick CallahanF. Callahan74
A
9
A
73Nicholas SippolaN. Sippola
Maximiliano FloresM. Flores64
A
10
A
69Alexander PérezA. Pérez
Facundo ÁlvarezF. Álvarez69
A
11
A
68Bruno BatistutaB. Batistuta
 
Norberto ArredondoN. Arredondo70
D
12
D
37Martín JiménezM. Jiménez
Diego TariccoD. Taricco76
M
13
M
37David CarvajalD. Carvajal
Steven RichardsonS. Richardson72
A
14
A
44Luciano VásquezL. Vásquez

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Granja where Provincial Curicó Unido play host to Universidad Católica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Provincial Curicó Unido are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Universidad Católica appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Cristián Orellana.


0.00
Universidad Católica kick off and get the match underway!
2.29
Delio Ornelas barges into Joe Palacio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joe Palacio stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.01
Karl Kissinger clumsily knocks into Norberto Ortega. The referee warns Karl Kissinger to calm down! Norberto Ortega stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.58
Joe Palacio threads the ball through to Facundo Álvarez. Facundo Álvarez tries a spectacular long range effort. Gelmin Cermeño gets down and covers it.
6.19
Bill Gutierrez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bill Gutierrez makes a probing pass to Nicholas Sippola but he's offside!
10.27
Joe Palacio kicks a strong pass forward to Facundo Álvarez. Facundo Álvarez skips past Rui Salas! Pablo Soto catches Facundo Álvarez on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
10.27
The referee points to the spot..
11.55
Frederick Callahan steps up. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
16.37
Nicholas Sippola barges into Ezequiel Lara. Nicholas Sippola is warned by the referee! Ezequiel Lara carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.42
Edgar Pizarro catches Delio Ornelas on the ankles. The referee calls over Edgar Pizarro and warns him to calm down! Delio Ornelas stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.37
Warley Pele flicks a high pass forward. Delio Ornelas controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Delio Ornelas plays the ball forward to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.05
Ezequiel Lara flicks a high pass forward to Austin Castillo who brings the ball under control. Austin Castillo flicks a high pass forward to Maximiliano Flores who brings the ball under control. Maximiliano Flores shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.25
With imagination, Alonso Jara laces a weighted ball forward to Delio Ornelas. Delio Ornelas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta hits a low pass to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Ezequiel Lara's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
25.17
It's a corner kick which Delio Ornelas takes quickly, playing the ball short to Alonso Jara. Alonso Jara heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Pablo Soto provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.18
Ezequiel Lara gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Maximiliano Flores cuts inside the box! Maximiliano Flores makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.32
Mateo Pérez knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Palacio. Joe Palacio plays the ball forward to Frederick Callahan. Frederick Callahan controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Facundo Álvarez through on goal. Facundo Álvarez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.26
Bill Gutierrez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez plays a scrappy one-two with Nicholas Sippola and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alexander Pérez rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.53
Karl Kissinger makes a probing pass to Maximiliano Flores. Maximiliano Flores plays a one-two with Frederick Callahan and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Maximiliano Flores provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Gelmin Cermeño!
36.38
Karl Kissinger picks a pass forward to Frederick Callahan. Frederick Callahan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Flores but the linesman indicates offside!
38.07
Alexander Pérez hacks Mateo Pérez from behind! The referee calls over Alexander Pérez and warns him to calm down! Mateo Pérez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Provincial Curicó Unido appear unchanged since the first half. Universidad Católica also appear unchanged since the first half. The Universidad Católica players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Provincial Curicó Unido kick off!
51.09
Joe Palacio flicks a high pass forward. Maximiliano Flores collects the pass. Maximiliano Flores sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.42
Bill Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta plays a one-two with Nicholas Sippola and rushes in on goal... Bruno Batistuta side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
57.07
Delio Ornelas kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta plays a quick one-two with Alexander Pérez and rushes in on goal... Bruno Batistuta strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.47
Provincial Curicó Unido have made a substitution with Diego Taricco replacing Joe Palacio .
61.56
Alonso Jara clumsily knocks into Frederick Callahan. The referee calls over Alonso Jara and shows him a yellow card! Frederick Callahan runs off the knock.
65.04
Norberto Ortega threads the ball through to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta plays the ball forward to Nicholas Sippola who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Nicholas Sippola provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.05
Austin Castillo sees space and advances. Austin Castillo kicks a strong pass forward to Maximiliano Flores but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.08
Diego Taricco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederick Callahan. Frederick Callahan makes a probing pass between the defence to Maximiliano Flores. Maximiliano Flores takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Pablo Soto.
77.25
Provincial Curicó Unido have made 2 substitutions with Norberto Arredondo replacing Ezequiel Lara and Steven Richardson replacing Frederick Callahan .
78.26
Provincial Curicó Unido are in full control of this game.
79.46
Nelson Rendon flicks a high ball forward to Diego Taricco who takes it down. Diego Taricco flicks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Álvarez. Facundo Álvarez shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
81.13
Nelson Rendon catches Bruno Batistuta on the ankles. Nelson Rendon is shown the yellow card! Bruno Batistuta runs off the knock.
84.36
Alexander Pérez barges into Mateo Pérez. Alexander Pérez is warned by the referee again! Mateo Pérez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.44
Alonso Jara flicks a high pass forward to Delio Ornelas who brings the ball under control. Delio Ornelas plays the ball forward to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Xavier Otero manages to gather it.
89.15
Delio Ornelas catches Edgar Pizarro on the ankles. The referee brings Delio Ornelas to one side and gives him a warning! Edgar Pizarro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Provincial Curicó Unido

Universidad Católica
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
7
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
31%
45.1%
23.9%

Scorers
Frederick Callahan 12 (p)
Alexander Pérez 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Pérez of Universidad Católica

Match Ratings
1.Xavier Otero (GK)
6
2.Nelson Rendon (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Mateo Pérez (DEF)
7
4.Ezequiel Lara (DEF)
8
5.Austin Castillo (MID)
7
6.Karl Kissinger (MID)
6
7.Joe Palacio (MID)
7
8.Edgar Pizarro (MID)
5
9.Frederick Callahan (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Maximiliano Flores (ATT)
8
11.Facundo Álvarez (ATT)
7
 
12.Norberto Arredondo (DEF)
6
13.Diego Taricco (MID)
7
14.Steven Richardson (ATT)
6

1.Gelmin Cermeño (GK)
7
2.Warley Pele (DEF)
6
3.Alonso Jara (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Pablo Soto (DEF)
6
5.Rui Salas (DEF)
6
6.Delio Ornelas (MID)yellow card
6
7.Bill Gutierrez (MID)
7
8.Norberto Ortega (MID)
6
9.Nicholas Sippola (ATT)
6
10.Alexander Pérez (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Bruno Batistuta (ATT)
8
 
12.Martín Jiménez (DEF)
0
13.David Carvajal (MID)
0
14.Luciano Vásquez (ATT)
0