Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at El Teniente where O Higgins FC play host to Deportes Cobresal. A crowd of 12,895 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
O Higgins FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Deportes Cobresal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Muñoz.


0.00
O Higgins FC kick off!
6.06
Pedro Pizarro flicks a high pass forward. Matias Ponce controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Matias Ponce plays the ball forward to Diego Jiménez. Diego Jiménez shoots from long range but Diego Ruiz reads it well. Good keeping!
9.02
David Ortiz makes a probing pass to Diego Jiménez. Diego Jiménez plays a scrappy one-two with Tomás Bustos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Diego Jiménez strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.39
Martín Olivares flicks a high ball forward to João Lucas Amaral who takes it down. João Lucas Amaral knocks the ball forward to Pedro Orellana. Pedro Orellana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristián Vera who gathers it comfortably.
12.23
Martín Olivares knocks the ball to his team mate, João Lucas Amaral. João Lucas Amaral knocks the ball forward to Pedro Orellana. Pedro Orellana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristián Vera who gathers it comfortably.
14.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Matias Ponce plays the ball forward to Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Leslie Fucito through on goal. Leslie Fucito tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
20.07
Pedro Pizarro chips the ball to his team mate, Christopher Noviello. Christopher Noviello flicks a high pass forward. Diego Jiménez collects the pass. Diego Jiménez finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Diego Ruiz manages to gather it.
21.01
David Ortiz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diego Jiménez. Diego Jiménez skips past Levi Iñacio! Diego Jiménez takes a shot at goal but Levi Iñacio is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
22.12
José Núñez flicks a high pass forward to Matias Ponce who brings the ball under control. Matias Ponce passes the ball forward to Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos skips past Gabriel Carvajal! Tomás Bustos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Diego Ruiz manages to gather it easily.
27.34
José Núñez barges into Massimo Leandro. José Núñez is warned by the referee! Massimo Leandro stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.27
Matias Ponce clumsily knocks into Samuel Altafini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Altafini runs off the knock.
34.00
Samuel Altafini catches Christopher Noviello on the ankles. The referee calls over Samuel Altafini and warns him to calm down! Christopher Noviello stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.27
Esteban Morales flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Leandro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Massimo Leandro finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Cristián Vera.
38.15
Samuel Altafini makes a simple pass to Massimo Leandro. Massimo Leandro shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.32
Alexander Hernández takes it forward alone. Alexander Hernández knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Jiménez. Diego Jiménez makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Diego Ruiz.
40.09
It's a corner kick. Leslie Fucito loops the ball in to towards the near post. Christopher Noviello takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
44.52
Massimo Leandro clumsily knocks into Gaspar Pérez. Massimo Leandro is warned by the referee! Gaspar Pérez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Agustín Silva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Orellana. Pedro Orellana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. O Higgins FC appear unchanged since the first half. Deportes Cobresal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportes Cobresal kick off and get the second half underway!
49.11
Agustín Silva advances with the ball. Agustín Silva lofts in a cross ball towards Massimo Leandro. Massimo Leandro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a lousy effort!
54.15
Martín Olivares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of João Lucas Amaral. João Lucas Amaral sees a break and surges forward. João Lucas Amaral knocks in a cross ball towards Massimo Leandro. Massimo Leandro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.35
Esteban Morales flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Orellana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Orellana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Pizarro.
63.03
Matias Ponce makes a probing pass to Leslie Fucito. Leslie Fucito rushes past David Vega! Leslie Fucito makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
65.15
David Vega catches Diego Jiménez on the ankles. The referee calls over David Vega and warns him to calm down! Diego Jiménez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.40
Christopher Noviello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leslie Fucito. Leslie Fucito advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Leslie Fucito provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Diego Ruiz with no chance!! Goal for Deportes Cobresal! That brings them level!
71.47
Matias Ponce threads the ball through to Leslie Fucito. Leslie Fucito rushes past Martín Olivares! Some good footwork from Leslie Fucito provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.02
Samuel Altafini passes the ball forward to Massimo Leandro. Massimo Leandro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Cristián Vera!
73.44
Gaspar Pérez sees Matias Ponce in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matias Ponce makes a probing pass to Leslie Fucito. Leslie Fucito plays a quick one-two with Diego Jiménez and rushes in on goal... Leslie Fucito cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
81.54
Agustín Silva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Orellana. Pedro Orellana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by José Núñez.
83.48
David Ortiz chips the ball to his team mate, Tomás Bustos. Tomás Bustos shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
84.27
With some swift thinking, João Lucas Amaral plays the ball forward to Massimo Leandro. Massimo Leandro shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.05
David Ortiz sees Diego Jiménez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diego Jiménez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.11
Gaspar Pérez makes a probing pass to Matias Ponce. Matias Ponce takes it forward alone. Matias Ponce shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Alexander Hernández catches Esteban Morales on the ankles. Alexander Hernández is given a warning by the referee! Esteban Morales stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
25.6%
50%
24.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leslie Fucito of Deportes Cobresal

Match Ratings
1.Diego Ruiz (GK)
7
2.David Vega (DEF)
5
3.Levi Iñacio (DEF)
6
4.Martín Olivares (DEF)
6
5.Gabriel Carvajal (DEF)
6
6.João Lucas Amaral (MID)
7
7.Samuel Altafini (MID)
6
8.Agustín Silva (MID)
6
9.Esteban Morales (MID)
6
10.Pedro Orellana (ATT)
6
11.Massimo Leandro (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Emilio Ruiz (ATT)
0
13.Juan Reyes (ATT)
0
14.Agustín Bravo (ATT)
0