Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Municipal Hualpén where Deportes Concepción play host to Universidad Católica. A crowd of 20,970 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportes Concepción are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Universidad Católica appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Emilio Sepúlveda.


0.00
Deportes Concepción start the match!
3.48
Douglas Johnson makes a probing pass to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola plays a one-two with Francisco Hacembruch Blanco and advances towards the goal... Nicholas Sippola cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
6.52
Alexander Olivares runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alexander Olivares plays a scrappy one-two with Joaquín Peña and advances towards the goal... Pablo Soto barges into Alexander Olivares. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
14.53
Pedro Yotún knocks the ball to his team mate, Delio Ornelas. Delio Ornelas flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Sippola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Sippola shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
18.22
Douglas Johnson flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Hacembruch Blanco who brings the ball under control. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Agustín Morales.
22.33
Luis Navarro sees a break and surges forward. With some swift thinking, Luis Navarro plays the ball forward to Gaspar Pérez who has made a great run into the box. Gaspar Pérez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Gelmin Cermeño gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
26.02
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.43
Agustín Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Olivares. Alexander Olivares makes a probing pass to Gaspar Pérez. Gaspar Pérez plays a scrappy one-two with Joaquín Peña and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Gaspar Pérez provides some space. He shoots at goal. Good keeping from Gelmin Cermeño as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.57
Marcio Roque Junior sees space and advances. Marcio Roque Junior puts a great ball through. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.52
Delio Ornelas flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Sippola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Sippola shoots from distance but Robbie Flores is on top of it.
38.53
Daniel Leiva catches Pedro Yotún on the ankles. Daniel Leiva is shown the yellow card! Pedro Yotún runs off the knock.
40.01
Pablo Soto sees Marcio Roque Junior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcio Roque Junior makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Blanco. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportes Concepción appear unchanged since the first half. Universidad Católica also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportes Concepción players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Universidad Católica kick off!
47.23
Alexander Olivares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Pérez. Gaspar Pérez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.37
Luis Navarro makes a probing pass to Gaspar Pérez. Gaspar Pérez plays a quick one-two with Joaquín Peña and rushes in on goal... Gaspar Pérez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.44
Luis Navarro comes in with a late challenge on Marcio Roque Junior. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcio Roque Junior stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.03
Felipe Pérez powers a long ball forward. Francisco Hacembruch Blanco shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
75.08
Delio Ornelas threads the ball through to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
77.18
Daniel Leiva passes the ball forward to Joe-Max Lopez. Joe-Max Lopez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Joaquín Peña is offside!
79.35
Marcio Roque Junior flicks a high pass forward to Nicholas Sippola who brings the ball under control. Nicholas Sippola controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
83.45
Luis Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Pérez controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Pérez tries a spectacular long range effort but Gelmin Cermeño reads it well. Good save!
84.37
Delio Ornelas flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez finds some space and shoots from distance. Robbie Flores effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
Agustín Morales pushes mid-way up the pitch. Agustín Morales deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Peña. Joaquín Peña edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Joaquín Peña provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
33.3%
41.7%
25%


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

Match Ratings