Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Luis Valenzuela Hermosilla where Deportes Copiapó play host to Club Unión Española. A crowd of 17,791 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportes Copiapó are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Club Unión Española appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo García.


0.00
Club Unión Española kick off the first half!
2.18
Nuno Jiménez makes a beautiful solo run. Nuno Jiménez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastián Romero. Sebastián Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Lagos. Diego Lagos knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.12
Esteban Henríquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Sánchez. Daniel Sánchez shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
10.55
Diego Rodríguez kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Cárdenas. Bruno Cárdenas flicks a high pass forward to Diego Lagos who brings the ball under control. Diego Lagos whips in a cross ball towards Benjamín Godoy. Benjamín Godoy beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.33
Diego Rodríguez knocks the ball forward to Bruno Cárdenas. With a delightful solo run, Bruno Cárdenas stretches the opposition's defence. Bruno Cárdenas tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.51
Mateo Vidal comes in with a late challenge on Juan Sepúlveda. The referee calls over Mateo Vidal and shows him a yellow card! Juan Sepúlveda stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.12
Juan Sepúlveda threads a neat ball through to Jeison Sanchez. Jeison Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martín Romero.
21.29
Martín Vega barges into Juan Sepúlveda. The referee brings Martín Vega to one side and gives him a warning! Juan Sepúlveda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.05
Nuno Jiménez knocks the ball forward to Mateo Vidal. Mateo Vidal decides to run forward with the ball. Mateo Vidal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Romero but the linesman indicates offside!
26.41
Martín Romero chips the ball to his team mate, Mateo Vidal. Mateo Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Lagos. Diego Lagos cuts inside the box! Diego Lagos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Agustín Donoso reads it well. Good save!
27.44
Bruno Cárdenas clumsily knocks into Esteban Henríquez. Bruno Cárdenas is warned by the referee! Esteban Henríquez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.48
With great vision, Martín Vega plays the ball forward to Benjamín Godoy. Benjamín Godoy plays a perfect one-two with Sebastián Romero and rushes in on goal... Benjamín Godoy shoots from just inside the box. Benjamín Godoy scores for Deportes Copiapó!!
33.13
Esteban Henríquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeison Sanchez. Jeison Sanchez knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Sánchez. Daniel Sánchez heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.31
Juan Sepúlveda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jeison Sanchez. Jeison Sanchez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportes Copiapó appear unchanged since the first half. Club Unión Española also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportes Copiapó kick off!
48.40
Juan Sepúlveda knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Sánchez. Daniel Sánchez lofts in a cross ball towards Jeison Sanchez. Jeison Sanchez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Javier Figueroa!
53.51
Mateo Vidal barges into Juan Sepúlveda. Mateo Vidal is warned by the referee! Juan Sepúlveda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.33
Juan Sepúlveda passes the ball forward to Daniel Sánchez. Daniel Sánchez shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.49
Juan Sepúlveda hacks Mateo Vidal from behind! The referee warns Juan Sepúlveda to calm down! Mateo Vidal carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.55
Juan Sepúlveda decides to run forward with the ball. Juan Sepúlveda knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.08
Alexander Donoso makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Donoso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeison Sanchez. Jeison Sanchez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.49
Martín Vega threads a neat ball through to Sebastián Romero. Sebastián Romero whips in a cross ball towards Diego Lagos. Diego Lagos whips the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
73.21
Esteban Henríquez threads a neat ball through to Rafael Hurtado. Rafael Hurtado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nelson Vigil.
75.54
Juan Sepúlveda chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Sánchez. Daniel Sánchez tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
81.25
Nelson Vigil catches Daniel Sánchez on the ankles. The referee brings Nelson Vigil to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Sánchez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.14
Mateo Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Benjamín Godoy. Benjamín Godoy makes a simple pass, allowing Diego Lagos to run into the box. Diego Lagos takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.55
Martín Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Benjamín Godoy. Benjamín Godoy controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Sebastián Romero through on goal. Some silky footwork from Sebastián Romero provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Agustín Donoso!
90.00
Martín Vega hits a low pass to Sebastián Romero. Sebastián Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
30.3%
44.7%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Diego Lagos of Deportes Copiapó

Match Ratings