Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Municipal de Casablanca where Defensor Casablanca play host to La Serena. A crowd of 16,786 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Defensor Casablanca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while La Serena appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emilio Sepúlveda.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Defensor Casablanca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while La Serena appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emilio Sepúlveda.
0.00
0-0La Serena kick off!
2.03
0-0Dennis Cruz hits a low pass to Alexander Navarrete. Alexander Navarrete brings the ball forward. Alexander Navarrete puts a great ball through. Ricardo Méndez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.21
0-0Ian Espinoza hits a low pass to Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.09
Facundo Palma sees Ian Espinoza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Espinoza flicks the ball to his team mate, Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.16
Alexander Navarrete hits a low pass to Thomas Palma. Thomas Palma puts a great ball through. Pedro Sánchez runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
15.55
1-0Gabriel Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Sánchez. Pedro Sánchez knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Maximiliano Ramírez had no chance!! Goal for Defensor Casablanca!
20.39
1-0Alexander Navarrete sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Navarrete knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos directs the ball goalwards with his head. Maximiliano Ramírez gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
24.04
Alexander Navarrete makes a simple pass to Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Maximiliano Ramírez!
27.25
Aldo Medrano knocks the ball forward to Alexander Navarrete. Alexander Navarrete darts forward. Alexander Navarrete makes a great pass forward. Thomas Palma runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
30.38
Matías Vega flicks a high pass forward. Bastián Toro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bastián Toro shoots from outside the area but Abraham Juarez is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
36.18
Facundo Palma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Devin Wingert. Devin Wingert threads the ball through to Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez makes a pass forward but Bastián Toro is yards offside!
40.38
1-0Aldo Medrano threads a neat ball through to Alexander Navarrete. Alexander Navarrete flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Méndez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Méndez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Defensor Casablanca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. La Serena appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Defensor Casablanca kicking off!
47.39
Gabriel Bravo makes a probing pass to Pedro Sánchez. Pedro Sánchez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Devin Wingert plays the ball forward to Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abraham Juarez who gathers it comfortably.
49.55
1-0Pedro Sánchez catches Lee Collins on the ankles. Pedro Sánchez is warned by the referee! Lee Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.02
Alexander Navarrete makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maximiliano Ramírez who gathers it comfortably.
55.41
Alexander Navarrete threads a neat ball through to Thomas Palma. Thomas Palma knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
60.49
Gabriel Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Sánchez. Pedro Sánchez beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
61.33
Devin Wingert flicks a high pass forward to Mateo Vidal Sanchez who brings the ball under control. Mateo Vidal Sanchez shoots from outside the area. Abraham Juarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
66.53
Francisco Figueroa threads a neat ball through to Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Duilio Suarez. Duilio Suarez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Abraham Juarez manages to gather it.
67.45
Alexander Navarrete hits a low pass to Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos directs the ball goalwards with his head. Maximiliano Ramírez picks it out of the air!
69.24
Alexander Navarrete flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Lagos controls it well on his chest. Thomas Lagos lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.48
2-0Ian Espinoza sees a break and surges forward. Ian Espinoza makes a defence splitting pass to Bastián Toro. Bastián Toro strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Aldo Medrano and flashes wide of the near post.
79.51
Mateo Pino flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Bravo controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Bravo passes the ball forward to Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos beats his man to it with a header. Thomas Lagos scores for Defensor Casablanca!!
84.36
3-0Mateo Vidal Sanchez clumsily knocks into Aldo Medrano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aldo Medrano stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.08
Devin Wingert comes in with a late challenge on Ángel Medina. The referee calls over Devin Wingert and shows him a yellow card! Ángel Medina runs off the knock.
89.32
Showing composure, Alexander Navarrete plays the ball forward to Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Maximiliano Ramírez smothers it!
90.00
Gabriel Bravo makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Bravo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Maximiliano Ramírez smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
24.3%
45.9%
29.7%
Scorers
| Thomas Lagos 16, 80 Ricardo Méndez 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Lagos of Defensor Casablanca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Abraham Juarez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ángel Medina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Aldo Medrano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dennis Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mateo Pino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriel Bravo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alexander Navarrete (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Thomas Lagos (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Ricardo Méndez (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Thomas Palma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Sánchez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | León Salinas (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lorenzo Vitor Santiago (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dylan Lorenzo (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Maximiliano Ramírez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Facundo Palma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sixto Serna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lee Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matías Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Espinoza (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Devin Wingert (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Francisco Figueroa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duilio Suarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mateo Vidal Sanchez (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Bastián Toro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Josimar Calderon (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Luis Cárdenas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arturo Lemus (ATT) | 0 | |