Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Santa Laura-Universidad SEK where Universidad de Chile play host to Provincial Curicó Unido. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Universidad de Chile are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Provincial Curicó Unido appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cristián Orellana.


0.00
Universidad de Chile kick off the first half!
2.01
Juan Cruz Navarro threads a neat ball through to Cauê Dedé. Cauê Dedé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guillermo Soto.
3.47
Norberto Arredondo flicks a high pass forward. Karl Kissinger collects the pass. Karl Kissinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Facundo Álvarez. Facundo Álvarez passes the ball forward to Claudio González. Claudio González shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
10.58
Edgar Pizarro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edgar Pizarro threads a neat ball through to Claudio González. Claudio González muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.00
Juan Cruz Navarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Bennett. Danny Bennett shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.10
Juan Cruz Navarro makes a high pass forward. Jesús Serna shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Jesús Serna shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
18.37
Christian Pereyra hits a low pass to Danny Bennett. Danny Bennett shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
20.39
Gustavo E. Coloccini flicks a high pass forward. Joe Palacio controls it well on his chest. Joe Palacio threads the ball through to Facundo Álvarez. Facundo Álvarez shoots from long range but is denied by Vicente Peña. Excellent save.
24.49
Norberto Arredondo sees Santiago Villanueva in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Santiago Villanueva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio González. Claudio González puts a great ball through. Steven Richardson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.06
Joe Palacio flicks a high ball forward to Claudio González who takes it down. Claudio González sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.59
Norberto Arredondo flicks a high ball forward to Joe Palacio who takes it down. Joe Palacio threads a neat ball through to Facundo Álvarez. Facundo Álvarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.36
Paolo Velez gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Vicente Vargas plays a one-two with Jesús Serna and rushes in on goal... Vicente Vargas cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.09
Juan Cruz Navarro comes in with a late challenge on Karl Kissinger. Juan Cruz Navarro is warned by the referee! Karl Kissinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Emiliano Rosas clumsily knocks into Facundo Álvarez. Emiliano Rosas is shown the yellow card! Facundo Álvarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Universidad de Chile appear unchanged since the first half. Provincial Curicó Unido also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Provincial Curicó Unido kick off!
47.52
Joe Palacio flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Richardson. Steven Richardson shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.50
Norberto Arredondo flicks a high pass forward. Joe Palacio collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Joe Palacio stretches the opposition's defence. Joe Palacio puts a great ball through. Claudio González runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.24
Juan Cruz Navarro kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Bennett. Danny Bennett plays a one-two with Cauê Dedé and rushes in on goal... Danny Bennett shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
55.15
Santiago Villanueva sees a break and surges forward. Santiago Villanueva plays a one-two with Steven Richardson and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Santiago Villanueva provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Paolo Velez!
59.21
Edgar Pizarro threads the ball through to Claudio González. Claudio González knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emiliano Rosas.
60.58
Provincial Curicó Unido have made 3 substitutions with Nelson Rendon replacing Guillermo Soto, Austin Castillo replacing Santiago Villanueva and Maximiliano Flores replacing Claudio González .
61.63
Christian Pereyra decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Pereyra lofts in a cross ball towards Jesús Serna. Jesús Serna connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Xavier Otero manages to gather it comfortably.
67.19
Karl Kissinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Álvarez. Facundo Álvarez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Richardson but the linesman indicates offside!
69.57
Edgar Pizarro decides to run forward with the ball. Edgar Pizarro lofts in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Flores. Maximiliano Flores connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Vicente Peña is on top of it.
71.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Juan Cruz Navarro picks a pass forward to Cauê Dedé. Cauê Dedé makes a pass forward but Danny Bennett makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
72.13
Joe Palacio knocks the ball forward to Steven Richardson. Steven Richardson makes a simple pass, allowing Facundo Álvarez to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Facundo Álvarez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.41
Paolo Velez threads the ball through to Juan Cruz Navarro. Juan Cruz Navarro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juan Cruz Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Vicente Vargas. Vicente Vargas whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.07
Universidad de Chile have made 2 substitutions with Bruno Guerrero replacing Vicente Vargas and Cristóbal Vásquez replacing Juan Cruz Navarro .
83.20
Nelson Rendon picks a pass forward to Austin Castillo. Austin Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Álvarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Facundo Álvarez rushes past Lucas Araújo! Facundo Álvarez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Vicente Peña gets down and covers it.
84.10
Gustavo E. Coloccini hits a low pass to Austin Castillo. Austin Castillo brings the ball forward. Austin Castillo skips past Cristián Sandoval! Some superb footwork from Austin Castillo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Cristián Sandoval.
85.25
Corner kick to Provincial Curicó Unido. Edgar Pizarro chips it to the near post. Cristián Sandoval reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
89.43
Cristóbal Vásquez threads a neat ball through to Danny Bennett. Danny Bennett lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Guerrero. Bruno Guerrero makes a looping header on goal. Xavier Otero gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
90.00
Gustavo E. Coloccini kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Palacio. Joe Palacio knocks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Flores. Maximiliano Flores finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
26.8%
73.2%
Play Area
30.9%
42.3%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joe Palacio of Provincial Curicó Unido

Match Ratings