Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at La Granja where Provincial Curicó Unido play host to Palestino. A crowd of 19,900 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Provincial Curicó Unido and Palestino are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bravo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Provincial Curicó Unido and Palestino are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bravo.
0.00
Palestino kick off and get the first half underway!
3.44
Thomas Olivares makes a simple pass to Nuno Bilica. Nuno Bilica flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Castro who takes it down. Gabriel Castro plays a quick one-two with Felipe Olivares and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Castro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.01
Guillermo Soto makes a simple pass to Joe Palacio. These two players are working well together. Joe Palacio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Richardson. Steven Richardson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Ezequiel Carranza. Excellent save.
8.18
Cecil Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Bilica who brings the ball under control. Nuno Bilica kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Olivares. Felipe Olivares deftly passes the ball to Gabriel Castro, releasing him through on goal. Gabriel Castro strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.31
Cecil Gutierrez sweeps the ball up the wings. Gabriel Castro shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
16.19
Nuno Bilica kicks a strong pass forward to Gonzalo Ruggeri. Gonzalo Ruggeri makes a simple pass, allowing Felipe Olivares to run into the box. Felipe Olivares side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Xavier Otero comfortably smothers it!
18.18
Guillermo Soto flicks a high pass forward. Joe Palacio collects the pass. Joe Palacio sees Steven Richardson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steven Richardson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.02
Karl Kissinger sees a break and surges forward. Karl Kissinger shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.28
With some swift thinking, Augusto Ronaldo plays the ball forward to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Xavier Otero. Excellent save.
26.45
Edgar Pizarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Anaya. Eduardo Anaya tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Ezequiel Carranza as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.10
Karl Kissinger takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Felipe Olivares reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
28.36
Cecil Gutierrez barges into Eduardo Anaya. Cecil Gutierrez is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Anaya runs off the knock.
28.36
Free kick to Provincial Curicó Unido just outside the area...
29.01
Gustavo E. Coloccini takes a short run up and lifts the ball high over the wall. Too high. What a wasted chance.
30.31
Mateo Pérez threads the ball through to Edgar Pizarro. Edgar Pizarro chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Anaya. Eduardo Anaya tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
32.05
Thomas Olivares flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Bilica. Nuno Bilica sees Gonzalo Ruggeri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gonzalo Ruggeri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.24
Nuno Bilica catches Karl Kissinger on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Karl Kissinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.00
With some swift thinking, Liborio Silva plays the ball forward to Felipe Olivares. Felipe Olivares tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Xavier Otero effortlessly smothers it!
42.37
Gustavo E. Coloccini flicks a high pass forward. Karl Kissinger controls it well on his chest. Karl Kissinger flicks a high ball forward to Steven Richardson who gracefully takes it down. Steven Richardson plays a perfect one-two with Eduardo Anaya and rushes in on goal... Steven Richardson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.13
Eduardo Anaya barges into Luís Palacios. The referee brings Eduardo Anaya to one side and gives him a warning! Luís Palacios stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Guillermo Soto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Palacio. Joe Palacio flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Anaya who takes it down. Eduardo Anaya whips in a cross ball towards Steven Richardson. Steven Richardson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Ezequiel Carranza is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Provincial Curicó Unido appear unchanged since the first half. Palestino also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Provincial Curicó Unido kick off the second half!
47.18
Karl Kissinger threads a neat ball through to Steven Richardson. Steven Richardson lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio González. Claudio González powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.23
Thomas Olivares catches Eduardo Anaya on the ankles. Thomas Olivares is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Anaya gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.55
Gabriel Castro comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Soto. Gabriel Castro is shown the yellow card! Guillermo Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.17
Gustavo E. Coloccini threads a neat ball through to Joe Palacio. Joe Palacio threads a neat ball through to Steven Richardson. Steven Richardson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Olivares.
57.15
Nuno Bilica kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Olivares. Felipe Olivares whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Castro. With a superhuman jump, Gabriel Castro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.09
Provincial Curicó Unido have made 3 substitutions with Norberto Arredondo replacing Guillermo Soto, Theodore Fucito replacing Edgar Pizarro and Facundo Álvarez replacing Steven Richardson .
61.09
Thomas Olivares knocks the ball forward to Liborio Silva. Liborio Silva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norberto Arredondo.
63.10
Liborio Silva threads the ball through to Felipe Olivares. Felipe Olivares knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.38
Thomas Olivares clumsily knocks into Claudio González. Thomas Olivares is given a warning by the referee! Claudio González runs off the knock.
66.38
Karl Kissinger plays the ball forward to Claudio González. Claudio González advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Claudio González provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Ezequiel Carranza!
72.28
Karl Kissinger threads a neat ball through to Facundo Álvarez. Facundo Álvarez lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio González. Claudio González makes a looping header on goal but Ezequiel Carranza is on top of it.
75.17
Santiago Villanueva runs straight at the opposition's defence. Santiago Villanueva controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
77.28
Palestino have made a substitution with Joaquín Reyes replacing Gabriel Castro .
79.46
Mateo Pérez flicks a high pass forward. Theodore Fucito collects the pass. Theodore Fucito decides to run forward with the ball. Theodore Fucito lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Anaya. Eduardo Anaya directs the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Cecil Gutierrez. That should have been a goal!
81.07
Santiago Villanueva flicks a high ball forward to Facundo Álvarez who takes it down. Facundo Álvarez lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Anaya. With a superhuman jump, Eduardo Anaya connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.28
Karl Kissinger catches Adalberto Tapia on the ankles. Karl Kissinger is warned by the referee! Adalberto Tapia grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.24
Joe Palacio flicks a high pass forward. Claudio González controls it well on his chest. Claudio González knocks in a cross ball towards Facundo Álvarez. Facundo Álvarez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ezequiel Carranza gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
24.7%
41.6%
33.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio González of Provincial Curicó Unido |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Xavier Otero (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guillermo Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mateo Pérez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gustavo E. Coloccini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Santiago Villanueva (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Karl Kissinger (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joe Palacio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Edgar Pizarro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steven Richardson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Eduardo Anaya (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Claudio González (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Norberto Arredondo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Theodore Fucito (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Facundo Álvarez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Ezequiel Carranza (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Cecil Gutierrez (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 3. | Luís Palacios (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thomas Olivares (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Adalberto Tapia (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liborio Silva (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nuno Bilica (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Augusto Ronaldo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gonzalo Ruggeri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Felipe Olivares (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Gabriel Castro (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Mateo Castillo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Julián Carvajal (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joaquín Reyes (ATT) | 6 | |












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