Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at San Carlos de Apoquindo where Universidad Católica play host to Unión La Calera. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Universidad Católica are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Unión La Calera appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Guzmán.


0.00
Universidad Católica kick off the first half!
3.24
Francisco Hacembruch Blanco barges into Agustín Martínez. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco is warned by the referee! Agustín Martínez stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.28
Delio Ornelas catches Ethan Rogers on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ethan Rogers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.47
Salomón Baroja threads the ball through to José Pedraza. José Pedraza knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez skips past Agustín Martínez! Alexander Pérez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
8.56
Salomón Baroja flicks a high pass forward. José Pedraza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. José Pedraza makes a simple pass to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez cuts inside the box! Alexander Pérez rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Jeremías Batistuta.
10.09
Cameron Janicki knocks the ball forward to Lucas Molina. Lucas Molina flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Montano. Ezequiel Montano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.51
Ernest Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Hacembruch Blanco. The referee calls over Ernest Taylor and warns him to calm down! Francisco Hacembruch Blanco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.10
Cameron Janicki makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucas Molina. Lucas Molina passes the ball forward to Ezequiel Montano. Ezequiel Montano shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
15.44
Ethan Rogers knocks the ball to his team mate, Troy Bilyk. Troy Bilyk rushes past Pablo Soto! Troy Bilyk shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
16.38
Tomás Monti flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco controls it well on his chest. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Jeremías Batistuta.
18.49
Álex Ayoví hacks José Pedraza from behind! The referee warns Álex Ayoví to calm down! José Pedraza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.55
Tomás Monti knocks the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Blanco. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Pérez but the linesman indicates offside!
21.41
Alonso Jara flicks the ball to his team mate, Delio Ornelas. Delio Ornelas plays the ball forward to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova threads the ball through into the box. Alexander Pérez cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
24.32
Alonso Jara flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomás Monti. Tomás Monti chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Blanco. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco rushes past Ernest Taylor! Francisco Hacembruch Blanco side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Ernest Taylor!
27.14
Alonso Jara makes a simple pass to Delio Ornelas. Delio Ornelas threads a neat ball through to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova makes a simple pass, allowing Francisco Hacembruch Blanco to run into the box. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco takes a shot at goal but is denied by Jeremías Batistuta. Excellent save.
32.09
Salomón Baroja flicks the ball to his team mate, José Pedraza. José Pedraza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
34.20
Cameron Janicki threads a neat ball through to Álex Ayoví. Álex Ayoví flicks a high pass forward. Jack Hayes controls it well on his chest. Jack Hayes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gelmin Cermeño who gathers it comfortably.
39.49
Ethan Rogers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ethan Rogers lofts in a cross ball towards Jack Hayes. Jack Hayes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.00
José Pedraza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova deftly passes the ball to Alexander Pérez, releasing him through on goal. Alexander Pérez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Unión La Calera get the second half underway!
49.08
Álex Ayoví flicks a high ball forward to Jack Hayes who takes it down. Jack Hayes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Salomón Baroja.
57.05
Ethan Rogers comes in with a late challenge on Delio Ornelas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Delio Ornelas runs off the knock.
59.01
Lucas Molina clumsily knocks into Tomás Monti. Lucas Molina is shown the yellow card! Tomás Monti stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.53
Unión La Calera have made a substitution with Pedro Soria replacing Ethan Rogers and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.63
Agustín Martínez threads the ball through to Álex Ayoví. Álex Ayoví flicks a high ball forward to Jack Hayes who takes it down. Jack Hayes lofts in a cross ball towards Troy Bilyk. Troy Bilyk gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.47
José Pedraza takes it forward alone. José Pedraza shoots from long range but Jeremías Batistuta is on top of it.
67.21
Álex Ayoví flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Soria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Soria finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Gelmin Cermeño.
69.52
With imagination, Tomás Monti laces a through ball forward to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
71.42
Cameron Janicki passes the ball forward to Lucas Molina. Lucas Molina makes a probing pass to Jack Hayes. Jack Hayes whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Soria. Pedro Soria outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
72.09
Cameron Janicki controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Molina. Lucas Molina flicks a high ball forward to Ezequiel Montano who takes it down. Ezequiel Montano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.10
Pablo Soto knocks the ball forward to Delio Ornelas. Delio Ornelas threads a neat ball through to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Cordova but the linesman indicates offside!
77.16
Delio Ornelas flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez sees Joaquín Cordova just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Joaquín Cordova takes a shot at goal but Jeremías Batistuta reads it well. Fabulous stop!
78.04
Universidad Católica are in full control of this game.
89.08
Lucas Molina hacks Delio Ornelas from behind! Lucas Molina is warned by the referee! Delio Ornelas stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
José Pedraza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Blanco. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco shoots from long range. It's there!! Jeremías Batistuta has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
22.9%
47%
30.1%


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

Match Ratings