Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Municipal de Casablanca where Defensor Casablanca play host to Club de Deportes Ñublense. A crowd of 19,932 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Defensor Casablanca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Club de Deportes Ñublense appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ignacio Escobar.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Defensor Casablanca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Club de Deportes Ñublense appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ignacio Escobar.
0.00
0-0Club de Deportes Ñublense start the match!
9.48
0-0Sergio Montaño hacks Aldo Medrano from behind! The referee brings Sergio Montaño to one side and gives him a warning! Aldo Medrano runs off the knock.
12.51
0-0Gabriel Bravo surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Bravo whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ezequiel Vargas!
14.27
0-0Gabriel Bravo advances with the ball. Gabriel Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Lagos but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.29
0-0Larry Palacio plays the ball forward to Christian Gallese. Christian Gallese knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
21.04
Larry Palacio passes the ball forward to Sergio Montaño. Sergio Montaño whips in a cross ball towards Christian Gallese. Christian Gallese connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fernando Flores manages to gather it.
22.47
Gabriel Bravo makes a simple pass to Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Garza. Henrique Garza directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
26.19
0-0Gabriel Bravo flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Méndez who takes it down. Ricardo Méndez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.39
Gabriel Bravo plays the ball forward to Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Garza. Henrique Garza makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
34.56
0-0Ángel Medina knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Bravo. Gabriel Bravo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Mario Peñarrieta!
45.00
Mateo Pino flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Bravo collects the pass. Gabriel Bravo makes a probing pass to Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Ezequiel Vargas. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Defensor Casablanca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Club de Deportes Ñublense appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Defensor Casablanca kick off!
49.18
Larry Palacio runs straight at the opposition's defence. Larry Palacio shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.12
Gabriel Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Leandro. Lucas Leandro lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Garza. Henrique Garza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.52
0-0Club de Deportes Ñublense have made 2 substitutions with Rubiel Valderrama replacing Christian Gallese and Rafael Palacio replacing Sergio Montaño .
63.52
0-1Carlos Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcelo Moraes. Marcelo Moraes flicks the ball to his team mate, Rubiel Valderrama. Rubiel Valderrama knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Palacio. Rafael Palacio makes a looping header on goal. Fernando Flores is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.47
Larry Palacio sees Rubiel Valderrama in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rubiel Valderrama knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Flores who gathers it comfortably.
72.47
Marcelo Moraes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcelo Moraes passes the ball forward but Rubiel Valderrama is offside!
75.14
Larry Palacio flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Palacio controls it well on his chest. Rafael Palacio shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.14
Club de Deportes Ñublense have made a substitution with Dylan Santos replacing Larry Palacio .
84.20
0-2Gabriel Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Lagos. Leandro Duarte hacks Thomas Lagos from behind! Penalty not given!!
87.41
Dylan Santos makes a probing pass to Rafael Palacio. Rafael Palacio lofts in a cross ball towards Rubiel Valderrama. Rubiel Valderrama outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Fernando Flores reads it well. Superb keeping!
90.00
Sixto Bustamante flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Palacio collects the pass. Rafael Palacio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
28.6%
45.7%
25.7%
Scorers
| Rafael Palacio 64, 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Palacio of Club de Deportes Ñublense |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fernando Flores (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ángel Medina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aldo Medrano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mateo Pino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jacob Elcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gabriel Bravo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Thomas Lagos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Méndez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lucas Leandro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Henrique Garza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Miguel Cuevas (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pablo Sanhueza (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | León Salinas (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ezequiel Vargas (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Kupono Walker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Cruz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mario Peñarrieta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leandro Duarte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sal Videira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Larry Palacio (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Marcelo Moraes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sixto Bustamante (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sergio Montaño (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christian Gallese (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rubiel Valderrama (ATT) | 7 | |
| 13. | Dylan Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rafael Palacio (ATT) |  | 9 |