Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Elías Figueroa Brander where Santiago Wanderers play host to O Higgins FC. A crowd of 12,117 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Santiago Wanderers and O Higgins FC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Amaro Díaz.


0.00
The whistle blows and O Higgins FC get the match underway!
2.21
Camilo Zuniga hits a low pass to Nicolás Valdés. Nicolás Valdés kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolás Gallardo. Nicolás Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Aravena.
8.54
With imagination, Esteban Morales plays the ball forward to Pedro Orellana. Pedro Orellana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Esteban Cortés but the linesman indicates offside!
12.13
Jon Rivera threads the ball through to Nicolás Gallardo. Nicolás Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
14.58
Agustín Silva sees a break and surges forward. Agustín Silva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.30
Camilo Zuniga flicks a high pass forward to Jon Rivera who brings the ball under control. Jon Rivera makes a simple pass to Nicolás Gallardo. Nicolás Gallardo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
20.42
With some swift thinking, Juan Aravena plays the ball forward to João Lucas Amaral. João Lucas Amaral chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Orellana. Pedro Orellana edges inside the box! Pedro Orellana tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Joaquín Williams. Excellent block.
21.43
Esteban Morales sees Pedro Orellana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Orellana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
22.02
Agustín Silva chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Orellana. Pedro Orellana knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Cortés. Esteban Cortés heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.38
Joaquín Williams sees Jon Rivera in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Rivera changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jon Rivera shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.14
Nicolás Valdés threads a neat ball through to Nicolás Gallardo. Nicolás Gallardo cuts inside the box! Nicolás Gallardo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Diego Ruiz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.42
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Santiago Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. O Higgins FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Santiago Wanderers kick off the second half!
48.31
Joaquín Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Rivera. Jon Rivera threads a neat ball through to Renato Jiménez. Renato Jiménez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
49.37
Favio Williams barges into Renato Jiménez. The referee calls over Favio Williams and shows him a yellow card! Renato Jiménez stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.16
Camilo Zuniga catches Pedro Orellana on the ankles. The referee warns Camilo Zuniga to calm down! Pedro Orellana stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.30
Agustín Silva changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Agustín Silva shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
66.01
Kaíque Amoroso takes it forward alone. Kaíque Amoroso threads the ball through to Nicolás Gallardo. Nicolás Gallardo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Aravena.
77.55
Nicolás Gallardo catches Favio Williams on the ankles. Nicolás Gallardo is shown the yellow card! Favio Williams runs off the knock.
81.39
Favio Williams gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Pedro Orellana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucas Núñez who gathers it comfortably.
83.55
João Lucas Amaral threads the ball through to Pedro Orellana. Pedro Orellana shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Lucas Núñez!
85.50
Samuel Altafini flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Orellana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Orellana knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Cortés. Esteban Cortés outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
29.9%
46.4%
23.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolás Gallardo of Santiago Wanderers

Match Ratings