Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Municipal de La Cisterna where Palestino play host to Defensor Casablanca. A crowd of 18,056 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Palestino are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Defensor Casablanca appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gaspar Valdés.
The pitch is in great condition.
Palestino are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Defensor Casablanca appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gaspar Valdés.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Palestino get the match underway!
2.30
0-0Nuno Bilica threads a neat ball through to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes shoots from 25 yards. Abraham Juarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
4.34
0-0Alexander Navarrete clumsily knocks into Liborio Silva. Alexander Navarrete is warned by the referee! Liborio Silva grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.38
0-0Nuno Bilica catches Alexander Navarrete on the ankles. Nuno Bilica is shown the yellow card! Alexander Navarrete stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.48
0-0Alexander Navarrete flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Lagos collects the pass. Thomas Lagos knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Palma. Thomas Palma whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
9.35
Dennis Cruz comes in with a late challenge on Julián Carvajal. Dennis Cruz is shown the yellow card! Julián Carvajal stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.14
0-0Ángel Medina flicks a high pass forward to Gabriel Bravo who brings the ball under control. Gabriel Bravo hits a low pass to Thomas Palma. Thomas Palma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mateo Castillo who gathers it comfortably.
15.46
Aldo Medrano hits a low pass to Gabriel Bravo. Gabriel Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos advances inside the box! Thomas Lagos tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
18.31
0-0Julián Carvajal flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Reyes collects the pass. Joaquín Reyes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, José Serna but the linesman indicates offside!
20.36
0-0Alexander Navarrete hacks Thomas Olivares from behind! The referee warns Alexander Navarrete again to calm down! Thomas Olivares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.58
Liborio Silva runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Liborio Silva knocks the ball forward to José Serna but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.47
Dennis Cruz threads a neat ball through to Alexander Navarrete. Alexander Navarrete threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Mateo Castillo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.31
0-0It's a corner kick. Alexander Navarrete kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Joaquín Reyes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
36.29
Thomas Lagos comes in with a late challenge on Cecil Gutierrez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cecil Gutierrez stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.28
Dennis Cruz knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Bravo. Gabriel Bravo flicks a high ball forward to Lucas Leandro who gracefully takes it down. Lucas Leandro shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
39.22
Nuno Bilica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Abraham Juarez smothers it!
40.34
Liborio Silva hits a low pass to José Serna. José Serna tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
42.50
0-0Aldo Medrano sees Gabriel Bravo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Bravo threads a neat ball through to Lucas Leandro. Lucas Leandro runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Lucas Leandro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Cecil Gutierrez happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
0-1Alexander Navarrete runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alexander Navarrete passes the ball forward to Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Palestino appear unchanged since the first half. Defensor Casablanca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Palestino players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Defensor Casablanca start the second half!
47.01
Ángel Medina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Bravo. Gabriel Bravo threads a neat ball through to Lucas Leandro. Lucas Leandro shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
51.33
Diego Navarro flicks a high ball forward to Liborio Silva who takes it down. Liborio Silva makes a probing pass to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes shoots from distance. Abraham Juarez comfortably gets down and covers it.
55.11
Nuno Bilica flicks a high pass forward. Cristián Soto controls it well on his chest. Cristián Soto runs straight at the defence! Cristián Soto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Abraham Juarez!
57.39
Dennis Cruz hits a low pass to Gabriel Bravo. Gabriel Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Palma. Thomas Palma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Olivares.
61.20
Nuno Bilica threads a neat ball through to José Serna. José Serna knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Cristián Soto is offside!
63.12
Gabriel Bravo catches Liborio Silva on the ankles. Gabriel Bravo is warned by the referee! Liborio Silva hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.19
With imagination, Dennis Cruz laces a weighted ball forward to Alexander Navarrete. Alexander Navarrete passes the ball forward to Thomas Palma. Thomas Palma knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ricardo Méndez is offside!
69.00
Augusto Carrizo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes plays a quick one-two with José Serna and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Joaquín Reyes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.14
Alexander Navarrete passes the ball forward to Thomas Palma. Thomas Palma tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.08
Thomas Olivares hacks Ricardo Méndez from behind! The referee brings Thomas Olivares to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Méndez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.42
0-1Palestino have made a substitution with Gabriel Castro replacing Joaquín Reyes .
85.29
Dennis Cruz makes a simple pass to Alexander Navarrete. Alexander Navarrete flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Lagos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thomas Lagos whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Palma. Thomas Palma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
87.54
0-1Aldo Medrano breaks forward. Aldo Medrano makes a simple pass to Lucas Leandro. Lucas Leandro knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Palma. Thomas Olivares hacks Thomas Palma from behind! Penalty for Defensor Casablanca!!
87.54
The referee points to the spot..
89.48
Alexander Navarrete steps up. Mateo Castillo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Diego Navarro threads a neat ball through to Nuno Bilica. With great vision, Nuno Bilica plays the ball forward to José Serna. José Serna knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Cruz.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
23.3%
44.4%
32.2%
Scorers
| Thomas Lagos 45 Alexander Navarrete 89 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Lagos of Defensor Casablanca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mateo Castillo (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cecil Gutierrez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diego Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thomas Olivares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Julián Carvajal (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Liborio Silva (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nuno Bilica (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Augusto Carrizo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | José Serna (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cristián Soto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Joaquín Reyes (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Ezequiel Carranza (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Santiago Leonardo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Abraham Juarez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ángel Medina (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Aldo Medrano (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Dennis Cruz (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Mateo Pino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriel Bravo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alexander Navarrete (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Thomas Lagos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 9. | Ricardo Méndez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lucas Leandro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Thomas Palma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lorenzo Vitor Santiago (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pablo Sanhueza (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | León Salinas (MID) | 0 | |