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 Universidad de Concepción. A crowd of 12,587 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Santiago Wanderers and Universidad de Concepción are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Amaro Díaz.


0.00
Universidad de Concepción kick off the first half!
4.00
Jon Rivera advances with the ball. Jon Rivera whips in a cross ball towards Renato Jiménez. Renato Jiménez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Simón Araya didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.23
Jersson Parra comes in with a late challenge on Nicolás Valdés. The referee warns Jersson Parra to calm down! Nicolás Valdés stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.55
Nicolás Valdés makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolás Gallardo. Nicolás Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simón Araya who gathers it comfortably.
10.18
Renato Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of José Moreno. José Moreno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolás Gallardo. Nicolás Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristián Moreno.
14.43
Simón Romero darts forward. Simón Romero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.39
Simón Romero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Jairzinho. Duarte Jairzinho knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Figueroa. Francisco Figueroa flicks the ball with his head. Lucas Núñez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
16.55
Simón Romero hits a low pass to Duarte Jairzinho. Duarte Jairzinho shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.27
Luciano López flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Jairzinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duarte Jairzinho knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Figueroa. Francisco Figueroa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.30
Francisco Olvera chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano López. Luciano López knocks the ball forward to Francisco Figueroa. Francisco Figueroa whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Jairzinho. Duarte Jairzinho directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.58
José Moreno chips the ball to his team mate, Renato Jiménez. Renato Jiménez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.43
Alexander Carrasco threads a neat ball through to Nicolás Gallardo. Nicolás Gallardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renato Jiménez but the linesman indicates offside!
30.41
Jon Rivera makes a probing pass to Renato Jiménez. Renato Jiménez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.49
Nicolás San Martín surges forward with the ball. Nicolás San Martín shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.03
José Moreno threads a neat ball through to Nicolás Gallardo. Nicolás Gallardo tries a spectacular long range effort. Simón Araya gets down and covers it.
40.07
Simón Romero knocks the ball forward to Francisco Figueroa. Francisco Figueroa plays a one-two with Duarte Jairzinho and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Francisco Figueroa provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
42.40
Facundo Muñoz flicks the ball to his team mate, Luciano López. Luciano López knocks the ball forward to Francisco Figueroa. Francisco Figueroa threads the ball through to Duarte Jairzinho but he's offside!
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. Universidad de Concepción also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Santiago Wanderers kicking off!
47.29
Cristián Moreno makes a simple pass to Jersson Parra. Jersson Parra advances with the ball. Jersson Parra knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Francisco Figueroa is offside!
49.23
Joaquín Williams threads a neat ball through to Alexander Carrasco. Alexander Carrasco makes a simple pass to Renato Jiménez. Renato Jiménez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Agustín Vargas.
51.33
Duarte Jairzinho catches Renato Ortiz on the ankles. The referee brings Duarte Jairzinho to one side and gives him a warning! Renato Ortiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.51
José Moreno sees space and advances. José Moreno knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristián Moreno.
67.48
Jersson Parra chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Figueroa. Francisco Figueroa lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Jairzinho. Duarte Jairzinho makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
73.37
Renato Ortiz hits it upfield. Nicolás Gallardo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Agustín Vargas.
77.36
With vision, Alexander Carrasco plays the ball forward to Nicolás Gallardo. Nicolás Gallardo flicks a high pass forward. Renato Jiménez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Renato Jiménez takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
27.8%
48.6%
23.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Figueroa of Universidad de Concepción

Match Ratings