Match Report


La SerenaLa Serena     Universidad CatólicaUniversidad Católica
Computer Player Computer Player Jack Herer Jack Herer
Julián MedinaJ. Medina66
G
1
G
74Gelmin CermeñoG. Cermeño
Facundo PalmaF. Palma65
D
2
D
70Warley PeleW. Pele
Sixto SernaS. Serna64
D
3
D
76Pedro YotúnP. Yotún
Lee CollinsL. Collins63
D
4
D
76Felipe PérezF. Pérez
Devin WingertD. Wingert66
M
5
D
71Da Silva OchoaD. Ochoa
Diego JiménezD. Jiménez65
M
captain6
M
81Delio OrnelasD. Ornelas
Francisco FigueroaF. Figueroa56
M
7captain
M
76José PedrazaJ. Pedraza
Vítor Hugo PereiraV. Pereira49
M
8
M
75Norberto OrtegaN. Ortega
Duilio SuarezD. Suarez70
A
9
A
74Nicholas SippolaN. Sippola
Mateo Vidal SanchezM. Sanchez69
A
10
A
70Alexander PérezA. Pérez
Bastián ToroB. Toro65
A
11
A
70Bruno BatistutaB. Batistuta
 
Josimar CalderonJ. Calderon63
A
12
D
34Augusto MurilloA. Murillo
Luis CárdenasL. Cárdenas61
A
13
M
44Gerardo ArellanoG. Arellano
Juan MateoJ. Mateo59
D
14
A
30Emilio NavarreteE. Navarrete

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at La Portada where La Serena play host to Universidad Católica. A crowd of 20,847 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
La Serena are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Universidad Católica appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Guzmán.


0.00
La Serena kick off and get the match underway!
6.28
José Pedraza plays the ball forward to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez shoots from outside the area but Julián Medina is on top of it.
10.08
Delio Ornelas flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola plays a quick one-two with Bruno Batistuta and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Sippola looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
15.58
Norberto Ortega threads a neat ball through to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta skips past Lee Collins! Bruno Batistuta side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Julián Medina is on top of it.
16.06
Felipe Pérez sees Norberto Ortega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norberto Ortega makes an attacking run forward. Norberto Ortega shoots from outside the area but somehow Julián Medina manages to keep it out.
20.51
Pedro Yotún makes a probing pass to Norberto Ortega. Norberto Ortega plays the ball forward to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Batistuta controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Bruno Batistuta shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
22.49
José Pedraza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Collins.
24.50
With some swift thinking, Felipe Pérez plays the ball forward to José Pedraza. José Pedraza threads the ball through to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola plays a one-two with Alexander Pérez and rushes in on goal... Nicholas Sippola rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
26.48
Francisco Figueroa knocks the ball to his team mate, Bastián Toro. Bastián Toro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.50
With great vision, Facundo Palma plays the ball forward to Vítor Hugo Pereira. Vítor Hugo Pereira surges forward with the ball. Vítor Hugo Pereira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.10
Felipe Pérez flicks the ball to his team mate, José Pedraza. José Pedraza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola edges inside the box! Nicholas Sippola looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Julián Medina had no chance!! Goal for Universidad Católica!
39.55
Pedro Yotún flicks a high pass forward. Delio Ornelas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Delio Ornelas threads a neat ball through to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.08
Facundo Palma kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Jiménez. Diego Jiménez knocks the ball to his team mate, Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Gelmin Cermeño effortlessly smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. La Serena appear unchanged since the first half. Universidad Católica also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Universidad Católica kick off!
47.42
Warley Pele makes a simple pass to Delio Ornelas. Delio Ornelas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
53.37
Sixto Serna receives the ball from a throw-in from Facundo Palma. Sixto Serna knocks the ball to his team mate, Diego Jiménez. Diego Jiménez takes it forward alone. Diego Jiménez whips in a cross ball towards Duilio Suarez. Duilio Suarez powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.42
Norberto Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
60.36
Lee Collins threads a neat ball through to Vítor Hugo Pereira. Vítor Hugo Pereira threads a neat ball through to Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Gelmin Cermeño!
61.12
Da Silva Ochoa breaks forward. Da Silva Ochoa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta threads a neat, attacking ball through to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Julián Medina reads it well. Fabulous save!
63.31
Da Silva Ochoa hits a low pass to Delio Ornelas. Delio Ornelas threads a neat ball through to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez shoots from distance but Julián Medina reads it well. Well saved!
67.24
José Pedraza flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
71.46
Alexander Pérez barges into Lee Collins. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lee Collins runs off the knock.
81.55
Devin Wingert sees Mateo Vidal Sanchez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mateo Vidal Sanchez shoots from 20 yards but Gelmin Cermeño is on top of it.
84.23
Sixto Serna comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Sippola. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicholas Sippola hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.21
Devin Wingert kicks a strong pass forward to Bastián Toro. Bastián Toro shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
89.57
Warley Pele knocks the ball forward to Delio Ornelas. Delio Ornelas threads the ball through to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Julián Medina.
90.00
It's a corner kick. Delio Ornelas loops the ball over to the far post. Norberto Ortega makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

La Serena

Universidad Católica
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
13
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
34.5%
40.2%
25.3%

Scorers
Nicholas Sippola 34, 67
Bruno Batistuta 40
Alexander Pérez 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Sippola of Universidad Católica

Match Ratings