Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Regional de Antofagasta where Antofagasta play host to Palestino. A crowd of 15,560 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Antofagasta are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palestino appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Facundo Poblete.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Antofagasta are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Palestino appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Facundo Poblete.
0.00
0-0Antofagasta start the match!
2.53
0-0Santiago Aguilera flicks the ball to his team mate, Alvin Lee. Alvin Lee flicks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Bustos. Librado Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Ignacio Bustos. Ignacio Bustos appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
6.24
0-0Francisco Navarrete flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Bustos controls it well on his chest. Ignacio Bustos puts a great ball through. Joaquim Iñacio runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
8.35
0-1Santiago Leonardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro whips in a cross ball towards Agustin Esquivel. Agustin Esquivel makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.05
0-1Santiago Leonardo makes an attacking run forward. Santiago Leonardo knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.29
Librado Castillo makes a probing pass to Santiago Leonardo. Santiago Leonardo flicks a high ball forward to Agustin Esquivel who takes it down. Agustin Esquivel shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.54
0-1Augusto Ronaldo passes the ball forward to Agustin Esquivel. Agustin Esquivel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicolás Cichero.
22.33
Santiago Leonardo flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gabriel Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.28
Francisco Navarrete decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Navarrete whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Bustos. Ignacio Bustos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Leonardo Ferreira with no chance!! Goal for Antofagasta!
33.50
Librado Castillo makes a simple pass to Santiago Leonardo. Santiago Leonardo plays the ball forward to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.26
Victor Salinas flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Castro controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Hector Simeone.
39.53
Santiago Aguilera deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alvin Lee. Alvin Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Reggi.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Antofagasta appear unchanged since the first half. Palestino also appear unchanged since the first half. The Palestino players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Palestino kick off and get the second half underway!
47.17
Matheus Pereira flicks a high ball forward to Augusto Ronaldo who gracefully takes it down. Augusto Ronaldo makes a probing pass to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
48.53
1-1Thomas Olivares barges into Ignacio Bustos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ignacio Bustos stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.24
1-1Santiago Leonardo flicks a high ball forward to Joaquín Reyes who takes it down. Joaquín Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Nicolás Cichero!
53.48
Santiago Leonardo threads a neat ball through to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Villalba who gathers it comfortably.
55.32
1-1Nicolás Cichero barges into Santiago Leonardo. Nicolás Cichero is warned by the referee! Santiago Leonardo stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.02
Patricio Reggi plays the ball forward to Victor Salinas. Victor Salinas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Agustin Esquivel. Agustin Esquivel beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
63.27
1-1Librado Castillo knocks the ball to his team mate, Victor Salinas. Victor Salinas makes an attacking run forward. Victor Salinas finds some space and shoots from distance but Facundo Villalba is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
66.21
Daniel Ibarra clumsily knocks into Victor Salinas. Daniel Ibarra is given a warning by the referee! Victor Salinas runs off the knock.
67.22
Daniel Ibarra makes a probing pass to Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio lofts in a cross ball towards Alvin Lee. Alvin Lee connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Leonardo Ferreira.
68.56
It's a corner kick which Francisco Navarrete takes quickly, playing the ball short to Lucas Alarcón. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Lucas Alarcón provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.05
Matheus Pereira makes a probing pass to Augusto Ronaldo. Augusto Ronaldo passes the ball forward to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Facundo Villalba who gathers it comfortably.
72.27
Francisco Navarrete flicks the ball to his team mate, Alvin Lee. Alvin Lee shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.32
Nicolás Cichero threads a neat ball through to Francisco Navarrete. Francisco Navarrete knocks the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Bustos. Ignacio Bustos knocks in a cross ball towards Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.22
Augusto Ronaldo makes a simple pass to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Agustin Esquivel. Agustin Esquivel gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Facundo Villalba had no chance!! Goal for Palestino!
77.22
2-2Antofagasta have made a substitution with Xavier Cordero replacing Nicolás Cichero .Palestino have made a substitution with José Serna replacing Gabriel Castro .
78.22
Augusto Ronaldo passes the ball forward to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes whips in a cross ball towards José Serna. José Serna shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Facundo Villalba with no chance!! Goal for Palestino!
81.12
Lucas Alarcón makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joaquim Iñacio. Joaquim Iñacio tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
83.02
Lucas Sáez threads a neat ball through to Daniel Ibarra. Daniel Ibarra changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Ibarra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.52
Xavier Cordero makes a beautiful solo run. Xavier Cordero chips the ball to his team mate, Alvin Lee. Alvin Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Librado Castillo.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
31.9%
45.1%
23.1%
Scorers
| Ignacio Bustos 28 Lucas Alarcón 69 | Agustin Esquivel 8, 75 José Serna 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Agustin Esquivel of Palestino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Facundo Villalba (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lucas Sáez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicolás Cichero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Diego Hector Simeone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Ibarra (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Santiago Aguilera (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lucas Alarcón (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Francisco Navarrete (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Alvin Lee (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joaquim Iñacio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ignacio Bustos (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Cristián Bustos (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Xavier Cordero (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Carlos San Martín (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Leonardo Ferreira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Patricio Reggi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Librado Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thomas Olivares (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Matheus Pereira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Augusto Ronaldo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Santiago Leonardo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Victor Salinas (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Agustin Esquivel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Joaquín Reyes (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mateo Castillo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nuno Bilica (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | José Serna (ATT) | | 7 |