Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Tierra de Campeones where Deportes Iquique play host to La Serena. A crowd of 13,141 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportes Iquique are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while La Serena appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Salinas.


0.00
La Serena start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.56
With imagination, Julián Vera picks a pass forward to Dinis Guerrero. With a delightful solo run, Dinis Guerrero stretches the opposition's defence. Dinis Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.54
Diego Jiménez threads a neat ball through to Duilio Suarez. Duilio Suarez shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Sebastián Tapia!
20.54
Francisco Figueroa threads the ball through to Duilio Suarez. Duilio Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
22.05
Simón Poblete plays the ball forward to Amaro Sandoval. Amaro Sandoval runs straight at the defence! Amaro Sandoval makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
28.05
Francisco Figueroa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bastián Toro. Bastián Toro tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
36.04
Nicolás Fabbri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duilio Suarez. Duilio Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
39.24
Francisco Figueroa threads a neat ball through to Duilio Suarez. Duilio Suarez tries a spectacular long range effort. Sebastián Tapia gets down and covers it.
44.45
Francisco Figueroa knocks the ball forward to Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez plays a quick one-two with Bastián Toro and rushes in on goal... Mateo Vidal Sanchez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Sebastián Tapia manages to gather it easily.
45.00
Nicolás Fabbri takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Francisco Figueroa. Francisco Figueroa flicks a high pass forward to Mateo Vidal Sanchez who brings the ball under control. Mateo Vidal Sanchez shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sebastián Tapia.
45.00
Francisco Figueroa takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Diego Jiménez takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportes Iquique appear unchanged since the first half. La Serena also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportes Iquique players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Deportes Iquique get the second half underway!
47.28
Facundo Palma kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Jiménez. Diego Jiménez knocks the ball forward to Duilio Suarez. Duilio Suarez shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
49.25
Juan Mateo hits a low pass to Diego Jiménez. Diego Jiménez makes a simple pass to Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Duilio Suarez. Duilio Suarez heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Damián Medina's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
50.17
Corner kick to La Serena. Francisco Figueroa plays it out to the edge of the box. Vítor Hugo Pereira takes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.47
Duilio Suarez barges into Arthurt Cafù. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arthurt Cafù runs off the knock.
55.37
Julián Vera hits a low pass to Lourenço Bustamante. Lourenço Bustamante flicks a high pass forward. Dylan Díaz controls it well on his chest. Dylan Díaz plays a quick one-two with Amaro Sandoval and rushes in on goal... Dylan Díaz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but is denied by Julián Medina. Excellent save.
57.46
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
60.38
Deportes Iquique have made a substitution with Rui Quezada replacing Simón Poblete .
61.43
Damián Medina flicks a high pass forward. Lourenço Bustamante controls it well on his chest. Lourenço Bustamante threads a neat ball through to Dylan Díaz. Dylan Díaz runs straight at the defence! Dylan Díaz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Julián Medina manages to gather it.
65.38
Julián Vera sees a break and surges forward. With some swift thinking, Julián Vera plays the ball forward to Amaro Sandoval. Amaro Sandoval knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sixto Serna.
67.57
Julián Vera threads the ball through to Damián Pino. Damián Pino flicks the ball to his team mate, Dylan Díaz. Dylan Díaz rushes past Juan Mateo! Dylan Díaz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.56
Arthurt Cafù runs forward with the ball. Arthurt Cafù chips the ball to his team mate, Amaro Sandoval. Amaro Sandoval flicks the ball to his team mate, Dylan Díaz. Dylan Díaz comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.36
Lourenço Bustamante makes a probing pass to Amaro Sandoval. Amaro Sandoval knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julián Medina who gathers it comfortably.
75.38
Julián Vera runs forward with the ball. Julián Vera flicks a high pass forward. Amaro Sandoval controls it well on his chest. Amaro Sandoval makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dylan Díaz. Dylan Díaz shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Sixto Serna. Excellent block.
77.54
Sixto Serna passes the ball forward to Nicolás Fabbri. Nicolás Fabbri sees a break and surges forward. Nicolás Fabbri knocks in a cross ball towards Bastián Toro. Bastián Toro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
81.20
Diego Jiménez chips the ball to his team mate, Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.24
Damián Pino catches Francisco Figueroa on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Figueroa stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.36
Dinis Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Dylan Díaz. Dylan Díaz lofts in a cross ball towards Amaro Sandoval. Amaro Sandoval shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Julián Medina with no chance!! Goal for Deportes Iquique!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
29.6%
43.2%
27.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dylan Díaz of Deportes Iquique

Match Ratings