Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at San Carlos de Apoquindo where Universidad Católica play host to Deportes Copiapó. A crowd of 20,403 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Universidad Católica are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Deportes Copiapó appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Yáñez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Universidad Católica are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Deportes Copiapó appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Yáñez.
0.00
0-0Deportes Copiapó kick off the first half!
6.17
0-0Tomás Monti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.43
Tomás Monti flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Cordova holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joaquín Cordova plays a one-two with Nicholas Sippola and rushes in on goal... Joaquín Cordova shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
14.26
0-1Martín Vega passes the ball forward to Benjamín Godoy. Benjamín Godoy plays a scrappy one-two with Vicente Fernández and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Benjamín Godoy provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.03
0-1Without breaking stride, Norberto Ortega plays the ball forward to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
21.36
0-1Bastián Gutiérrez barges into Bruno Batistuta. Bastián Gutiérrez is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Batistuta hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.30
José Pedraza flicks a high ball forward to Joaquín Cordova who takes it down. Joaquín Cordova skips past Diego Rodríguez! Joaquín Cordova rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.20
Albeiro Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Martín Vega controls it well on his chest. Martín Vega makes a simple pass to Benjamín Godoy. Benjamín Godoy knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Lagos. Diego Lagos heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
34.27
Alonso Jara flicks a high pass forward to José Pedraza who brings the ball under control. José Pedraza flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta skips past Nuno Jiménez! Bruno Batistuta comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Javier Figueroa gets down and covers it.
40.05
1-2José Pedraza flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Cordova controls it well on his chest. Joaquín Cordova knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Rodríguez.
42.53
José Pedraza barges into Bruno Cárdenas. The referee brings José Pedraza to one side and gives him a warning! Bruno Cárdenas stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Universidad Católica appear unchanged since the first half. Deportes Copiapó also appear unchanged since the first half. The Universidad Católica players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Universidad Católica kick off and get the second half underway!
47.36
Without breaking stride, Tomás Monti plays the ball forward to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Javier Figueroa reads it well. Fabulous save!
53.45
Diego Rodríguez kicks a strong pass forward to Martín Vega. Martín Vega passes the ball forward to Benjamín Godoy. Benjamín Godoy shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.23
Tomás Monti passes the ball forward to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Rodríguez.
55.57
José Pedraza flicks the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.48
Bruno Cárdenas sees a break and surges forward. Bruno Cárdenas knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warley Pele.
63.41
Diego Rodríguez flicks a high ball forward to Mateo Vidal who takes it down. With great imagination, Mateo Vidal laces a through ball forward to Vicente Fernández. Vicente Fernández shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.35
2-2Norberto Ortega runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Norberto Ortega knocks the ball forward to Joaquín Cordova but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.37
José Pedraza makes a simple pass to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Javier Figueroa!
72.20
José Pedraza sees Joaquín Cordova in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joaquín Cordova tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
73.42
Rui Salas chips the ball to his team mate, Tomás Monti. Tomás Monti sees Joaquín Cordova in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joaquín Cordova shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Javier Figueroa had no chance!! Goal for Universidad Católica!
83.31
Norberto Ortega flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Batistuta holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Batistuta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Javier Figueroa is on top of it.
84.20
Tomás Monti knocks the ball forward to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova threads the ball through into the box. Bruno Batistuta muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
With vision, Warley Pele plays the ball forward to Norberto Ortega. Norberto Ortega passes the ball forward to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
77.8%
22.2%
Play Area
19.4%
43.1%
37.5%
Scorers
| Joaquín Cordova 22, 73 Bruno Batistuta 56 | Benjamín Godoy 14 Diego Lagos 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joaquín Cordova of Universidad Católica |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gelmin Cermeño (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Warley Pele (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alonso Jara (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Valentino Rossi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rui Salas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | José Pedraza (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tomás Monti (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Norberto Ortega (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Joaquín Cordova (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Bruno Batistuta (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nicholas Sippola (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pablo Soto (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastián Cortés (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emilio Reyes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Javier Figueroa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bastián Gutiérrez (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Diego Rodríguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nuno Jiménez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Albeiro Carrasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martín Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mateo Vidal (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bruno Cárdenas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vicente Fernández (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diego Lagos (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Benjamín Godoy (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Javier Bravo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Shawn Miller (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bastián Molina (MID) | 0 | |