Match Report


Defensor CasablancaDefensor Casablanca     Universidad CatólicaUniversidad Católica
Computer Player Computer Player Jack Herer Jack Herer
Fernando FloresF. Flores66
G
1
G
74Gelmin CermeñoG. Cermeño
Ángel MedinaÁ. Medina75
D
2
D
76Felipe PérezF. Pérez
Dennis CruzD. Cruz69
D
3
D
76Pedro YotúnP. Yotún
Mateo PinoM. Pino67
D
4
D
77Pablo SotoP. Soto
Gabriel RomeroG. Romero64
D
5
D
74Salomón BarojaS. Baroja
Jacob ElcockJ. Elcock69
M
6captain
M
80Delio OrnelasD. Ornelas
Gabriel BravoG. Bravo69
M
7
M
75José PedrazaJ. Pedraza
Thomas LagosT. Lagos80
A
captain8
M
74Tomás MontiT. Monti
Ricardo MéndezR. Méndez77
A
9
A
71Joaquín CordovaJ. Cordova
Lucas LeandroL. Leandro68
A
10
A
70Alexander PérezA. Pérez
Henrique GarzaH. Garza50
A
11
A
68Bruno BatistutaB. Batistuta
 
Miguel CuevasM. Cuevas67
M
12
M
33Gabriel RiquelmeG. Riquelme
Pablo SanhuezaP. Sanhueza67
M
13
M
34Sebastián CortésS. Cortés
León SalinasL. Salinas67
M
14
A
28Emilio ReyesE. Reyes

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Municipal de Casablanca where Defensor Casablanca play host to Universidad Católica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Defensor Casablanca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Universidad Católica appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Avril Barrera.


0.00
Universidad Católica kick off and get the first half underway!
2.47
Gabriel Bravo brings the ball forward. Gabriel Bravo knocks the ball forward, putting Lucas Leandro through on goal. Lucas Leandro strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.55
Tomás Monti threads the ball through to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta shoots from distance. Fernando Flores gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
9.12
Gabriel Bravo threads a neat ball through to Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos skips past Pedro Yotún! Thomas Lagos tries a spectacular strike but somehow Gelmin Cermeño manages to keep it out.
12.05
Jacob Elcock passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
14.55
Tomás Monti flicks a high ball forward to Joaquín Cordova who takes it down. Joaquín Cordova rushes past Mateo Pino! Some silky footwork from Joaquín Cordova provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.13
Jacob Elcock threads the ball through to Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Leandro. Lucas Leandro makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.43
Delio Ornelas knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.32
Pablo Soto threads a neat ball through to Tomás Monti. Tomás Monti kicks a strong pass forward to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Fernando Flores.
30.44
Pedro Yotún gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Bruno Batistuta knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.28
Gabriel Romero sees a break and surges forward. Gabriel Romero flicks a high pass forward. Lucas Leandro controls it well on his chest. Lucas Leandro knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Garza. Henrique Garza makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.22
Ricardo Méndez comes in with a late challenge on Salomón Baroja. The referee brings Ricardo Méndez to one side and gives him a warning! Salomón Baroja hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.58
Gabriel Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Henrique Garza collects the pass. Henrique Garza shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
42.30
Gabriel Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Elcock. Jacob Elcock makes a probing pass to Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos lofts in a cross ball towards Lucas Leandro. Lucas Leandro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Gelmin Cermeño is on top of it.
45.00
Ángel Medina sees Gabriel Bravo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Bravo passes the ball forward to Henrique Garza. Henrique Garza shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Defensor Casablanca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Universidad Católica appear unchanged since the first half. The Universidad Católica players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Defensor Casablanca kick off!
48.38
Pablo Soto flicks a high pass forward to Delio Ornelas who brings the ball under control. Delio Ornelas flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Pérez who gracefully takes it down. Alexander Pérez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Universidad Católica!
55.03
Tomás Monti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
59.07
Delio Ornelas knocks the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova puts a great ball through. Alexander Pérez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.54
With some swift thinking, Pablo Soto plays the ball forward to Tomás Monti. Tomás Monti threads the ball through to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova plays a one-two with Bruno Batistuta and rushes in on goal... Joaquín Cordova side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Fernando Flores has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.49
Salomón Baroja flicks a high pass forward to Delio Ornelas who brings the ball under control. Delio Ornelas threads the ball through to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
72.09
Delio Ornelas threads a neat ball through to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta advances inside the box! Bruno Batistuta muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Fernando Flores has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.20
Tomás Monti flicks a high pass forward to Joaquín Cordova who brings the ball under control. Joaquín Cordova skips past Mateo Pino! Joaquín Cordova side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That's his third!
81.08
Salomón Baroja flicks a high pass forward to Tomás Monti who brings the ball under control. Tomás Monti knocks the ball forward to Bruno Batistuta. With great vision, Bruno Batistuta plays the ball forward to Alexander Pérez who has made a great run into the box. Alexander Pérez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The keeper, Fernando Flores, sees it late!! Goal for Universidad Católica!
84.52
Pedro Yotún passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of José Pedraza. José Pedraza flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Cordova collects the pass. Joaquín Cordova makes a probing pass between the defence to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.34
Delio Ornelas flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
89.14
Delio Ornelas threads a neat ball through to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
90.00
José Pedraza knocks the ball forward to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez makes a simple pass, allowing Bruno Batistuta to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Bruno Batistuta provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Bruno Batistuta scores for Universidad Católica!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Defensor Casablanca

Universidad Católica
Goals
2
9
Shots on Target
4
12
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
33.8%
40.8%
25.4%

Scorers
Lucas Leandro 2, 22
Joaquín Cordova 15, 61, 78
Alexander Pérez 30, 48, 81
Bruno Batistuta 72, 85, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Batistuta of Universidad Católica

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Flores (GK)
6
2.Ángel Medina (DEF)
6
3.Dennis Cruz (DEF)
6
4.Mateo Pino (DEF)
6
5.Gabriel Romero (DEF)
6
6.Jacob Elcock (MID)
6
7.Gabriel Bravo (MID)
6
8.Thomas Lagos (ATT)
6
9.Ricardo Méndez (ATT)
5
10.Lucas Leandro (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
7
11.Henrique Garza (ATT)
6
 
12.Miguel Cuevas (MID)
0
13.Pablo Sanhueza (MID)
0
14.León Salinas (MID)
0

1.Gelmin Cermeño (GK)
6
2.Felipe Pérez (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Yotún (DEF)
6
4.Pablo Soto (DEF)
6
5.Salomón Baroja (DEF)
6
6.Delio Ornelas (MID)
7
7.José Pedraza (MID)
6
8.Tomás Monti (MID)
7
9.Joaquín Cordova (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Alexander Pérez (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Bruno Batistuta (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Gabriel Riquelme (MID)
0
13.Sebastián Cortés (MID)
0
14.Emilio Reyes (ATT)
0