Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at El Morro Talcahuano where Deportes Naval play host to Club Unión Española. A crowd of 16,954 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportes Naval are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Club Unión Española appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ignacio Escobar.


0.00
Club Unión Española start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.03
Afonso Careca passes the ball forward to Duarte Didi. Duarte Didi knocks in a cross ball towards Cristóbal Romero. Cristóbal Romero finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Joaquín Gamez picks it out of the air!
6.08
Armando Colon comes in with a late challenge on José Salazar. Armando Colon is warned by the referee! José Salazar runs off the knock.
12.29
Gabriel Severs threads a neat ball through to Fernando Vergara. Fernando Vergara makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Vergara shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.50
Fernando Vergara knocks the ball forward to Maximiliano Espinoza. Maximiliano Espinoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.32
Luan Jeda flicks a high pass forward. Joao Batista Alberto controls it well on his chest. Joao Batista Alberto whips in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Espinoza. Maximiliano Espinoza whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.15
Diogo Hidalgo barges into Julián Samuel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julián Samuel stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.42
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.48
Esteban Henríquez threads a neat ball through to Jeison Sanchez. Jeison Sanchez rushes past Derek Régis! Some silky footwork from Jeison Sanchez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Joaquín Gamez manages to keep it out.
33.03
Derek Régis hits a low pass to Fernando Vergara. Fernando Vergara makes a simple pass to Joao Batista Alberto. Joao Batista Alberto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Donoso.
39.15
Afonso Careca kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Didi. Duarte Didi knocks in a cross ball towards Cristóbal Romero. Cristóbal Romero connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Joaquín Gamez manages to gather it effortlessly.
42.14
Esteban Henríquez hits a low pass to Cristóbal Romero. Cristóbal Romero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Severs.
44.24
Martín Pizarro clumsily knocks into Maximiliano Espinoza. The referee calls over Martín Pizarro and shows him a yellow card! Maximiliano Espinoza runs off the knock.
45.00
Calebe Ribeiro sees space and advances. Calebe Ribeiro shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportes Naval appear unchanged since the first half. Club Unión Española also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Deportes Naval kicking off!
47.28
Esteban Henríquez decides to run forward with the ball. Esteban Henríquez shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Joaquín Gamez manages to gather it easily.
48.10
With some swift thinking, Calebe Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Maximiliano Espinoza. Maximiliano Espinoza plays a one-two with Joao Batista Alberto and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Maximiliano Espinoza provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Agustín Donoso effortlessly gets down and covers it.
53.11
Julián Samuel runs forward with the ball. Julián Samuel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristóbal Romero. Cristóbal Romero shoots from 20 yards. Joaquín Gamez gets down and covers it.
60.39
Fernando Vergara darts forward. Fernando Vergara rushes past Martín Pizarro! Fernando Vergara makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.06
Diogo Hidalgo catches Julián Samuel on the ankles. Diogo Hidalgo is warned by the referee! Julián Samuel runs off the knock.
67.22
Cristóbal Romero hacks Armando Colon from behind! Cristóbal Romero is warned by the referee! Armando Colon stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.00
Pedro Markic threads a neat ball through to Luan Jeda. Luan Jeda chips the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Espinoza. Maximiliano Espinoza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.51
Esteban Henríquez knocks the ball to his team mate, José Salazar. José Salazar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.40
Esteban Henríquez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeison Sanchez. Jeison Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joaquín Gamez who gathers it comfortably.
77.08
Luan Jeda flicks a high pass forward. Joao Batista Alberto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Batista Alberto makes a pass forward but Diogo Hidalgo makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
83.32
Alexander Donoso chips the ball to his team mate, Esteban Henríquez. With great vision, Esteban Henríquez plays the ball forward to Cristóbal Romero. Cristóbal Romero shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.11
Emanuel Vásquez hacks Diogo Hidalgo from behind! The referee calls over Emanuel Vásquez and shows him a yellow card! Diogo Hidalgo stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

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

Possession
54.9%
45.1%
Play Area
28.2%
43.7%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Vergara of Deportes Naval

Match Ratings