Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at San Carlos de Apoquindo where Universidad Católica play host to Trasandino. A crowd of 19,961 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Universidad Católica are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Trasandino appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Benjamín González.


0.00
Trasandino kick off and get the first half underway!
2.38
Diego Alvarado knocks the ball forward to Máximo Pizarro. Máximo Pizarro tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Gelmin Cermeño keeps it out!
6.06
Máximo Muñoz advances with the ball. Máximo Muñoz makes a probing pass to Alonso Romero. Alonso Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Soto.
9.29
Marcio Roque Junior plays the ball forward to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.27
Joaquín Araya flicks a high ball forward to Máximo Pizarro who takes it down. Máximo Pizarro whips in a cross ball towards Alonso Romero. Pablo Soto catches Alonso Romero on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
15.02
Maximiliano Rodríguez makes a beautiful solo run. Maximiliano Rodríguez whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Muñoz. Alexander Muñoz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
18.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Delio Ornelas plays the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Blanco. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco makes a great pass forward. Alexander Pérez runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
20.47
Marcio Roque Junior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Hacembruch Blanco. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort but León Valdés is on top of it.
21.11
Marcio Roque Junior makes a probing pass to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez plays a one-two with Francisco Hacembruch Blanco and advances towards the goal... Juan Pizarro hacks Alexander Pérez from behind! Alexander Pérez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
22.06
Pedro Yotún makes a simple pass to Delio Ornelas. Delio Ornelas threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola threads a neat, attacking ball through to Francisco Hacembruch Blanco. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Francisco Hacembruch Blanco provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.39
Delio Ornelas kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola hits a low pass to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Agustín Carrasco's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
29.20
It's a corner kick. Delio Ornelas loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Nicholas Sippola comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by Máximo Muñoz.
30.35
Delio Ornelas takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Máximo Pizarro reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
33.20
Pablo Soto takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Rui Salas. Rui Salas flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcio Roque Junior. Marcio Roque Junior flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Sippola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Sippola whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving León Valdés with no chance!! Goal for Universidad Católica!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Universidad Católica kick off!
47.19
Juan Pizarro catches Delio Ornelas on the ankles. Juan Pizarro is given a warning by the referee! Delio Ornelas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.23
Felipe Pérez makes a probing pass to Delio Ornelas. Delio Ornelas plays the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Blanco. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving León Valdés with no chance!! Goal for Universidad Católica!
55.55
With a delightful solo run, Maximiliano Rodríguez stretches the opposition's defence. Maximiliano Rodríguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.04
Delio Ornelas flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Blanco. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to León Valdés who gathers it comfortably.
60.30
Rui Salas knocks the ball to his team mate, Douglas Johnson. Douglas Johnson passes the ball forward to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Sippola. Some good footwork from Nicholas Sippola provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
65.11
Maximiliano Valdés threads the ball through to Alexander Muñoz. Alexander Muñoz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.42
Joaquín Araya kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Muñoz. Alexander Muñoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.42
Delio Ornelas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
79.02
Joaquín Araya flicks a high pass forward. Máximo Pizarro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Máximo Pizarro puts a great ball through but Alexander Muñoz is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
81.59
Diego Alvarado threads the ball through to Máximo Pizarro. Máximo Pizarro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.52
Pablo Soto flicks a high pass forward. Delio Ornelas comfortably collects the pass. Delio Ornelas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola cuts inside the box! Nicholas Sippola shoots from just inside the box. Nicholas Sippola scores for Universidad Católica!!
87.38
Máximo Muñoz sees space and advances. Máximo Muñoz threads the ball through to Máximo Pizarro. Máximo Pizarro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Felipe Pérez.
90.00
Maximiliano Rodríguez kicks a strong pass forward to Máximo Pizarro. Máximo Pizarro whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Muñoz. Alexander Muñoz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
28.2%
42.3%
29.6%


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

Match Ratings