Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Tierra de Campeones where Deportes Iquique play host to O Higgins FC. A crowd of 12,202 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Deportes Iquique and O Higgins FC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Juan Rodríguez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Deportes Iquique get the match underway!
9.40
Damián Pino sees Amaro Sandoval in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Amaro Sandoval knocks in a cross ball towards Dylan Díaz. Dylan Díaz knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.42
Martín Olivares flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Altafini. Samuel Altafini threads the ball through to Pedro Orellana. Pedro Orellana finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
21.51
Ian Díaz barges into Esteban Morales. The referee calls over Ian Díaz and shows him a yellow card! Esteban Morales grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.20
Agustín Silva threads the ball through to Esteban Cortés. Esteban Cortés shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Sebastián Tapia smothers it!
30.19
Damián Pino threads a neat ball through to Dylan Díaz. Dylan Díaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Favio Williams.
38.33
Favio Williams kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Altafini. Samuel Altafini makes a simple pass to Esteban Cortés. Esteban Cortés knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Agustín Peña.
39.30
Damián Pino threads a neat ball through to Dylan Díaz. Dylan Díaz finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.49
Agustín Silva makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Esteban Cortés. Esteban Cortés plays a one-two with Pedro Orellana and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Esteban Cortés provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportes Iquique appear unchanged since the first half. O Higgins FC also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportes Iquique players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
O Higgins FC start the second half!
49.37
Dinis Guerrero hacks João Lucas Amaral from behind! The referee calls over Dinis Guerrero and warns him to calm down! João Lucas Amaral runs off the knock.
55.34
Juan Aravena catches Dylan Díaz on the ankles. The referee brings Juan Aravena to one side and gives him a warning! Dylan Díaz runs off the knock.
60.43
Deportes Iquique have made a substitution with Simón Poblete replacing Dinis Guerrero .
65.04
Levi Iñacio barges into Dylan Díaz. Levi Iñacio is given a warning by the referee! Dylan Díaz runs off the knock.
66.35
Damián Pino knocks the ball to his team mate, Dylan Díaz. Dylan Díaz shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.03
Damián Medina flicks a high pass forward to Simón Poblete who brings the ball under control. Simón Poblete darts forward. Simón Poblete shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.57
Amaro Sandoval catches Juan Aravena on the ankles. Amaro Sandoval is shown the yellow card! Juan Aravena hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.19
Juan Aravena chips the ball to his team mate, Agustín Silva. Agustín Silva hits a low pass to Esteban Cortés. Esteban Cortés runs straight at the defence! Esteban Cortés strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Sebastián Tapia manages to keep it out.
87.52
Julián Vera sees space and advances. Julián Vera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dylan Díaz. Dylan Díaz rushes past Juan Aravena! Dylan Díaz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportes Iquique!
90.00
Esteban Morales threads a neat ball through to Pedro Orellana. Pedro Orellana makes a defence splitting pass to Esteban Cortés. Some silky footwork from Esteban Cortés provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but Julián Vera blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
23.4%
44.2%
32.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dylan Díaz of Deportes Iquique

Match Ratings
1.Sebastián Tapia (GK)
7
2.Damián Medina (DEF)
6
3.Julián Vera (DEF)
9
4.Arthurt Cafù (DEF)
6
5.Agustín Peña (DEF)
6
6.Ian Díaz (MID)yellow card
6
7.Damián Pino (MID)
8
8.Lourenço Bustamante (MID)
6
9.Dinis Guerrero (MID)
6
10.Amaro Sandoval (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Dylan Díaz (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Simón Poblete (MID)
6
13.Felipe Zúñiga (ATT)
0
14.Ángel Sandoval (ATT)
0

1.Diego Ruiz (GK)
6
2.Favio Williams (DEF)
6
3.Juan Aravena (DEF)
6
4.Levi Iñacio (DEF)
6
5.Martín Olivares (DEF)
6
6.João Lucas Amaral (MID)
6
7.Samuel Altafini (MID)
6
8.Agustín Silva (MID)
6
9.Esteban Morales (MID)
6
10.Esteban Cortés (ATT)
7
11.Pedro Orellana (ATT)
6
 
12.Massimo Leandro (ATT)
0
13.Emilio Ruiz (ATT)
0
14.Juan Reyes (ATT)
0