Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Monumental David Arellano where Colo Colo play host to Deportes Melipilla. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colo Colo are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Deportes Melipilla appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simão Rosas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colo Colo are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Deportes Melipilla appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Simão Rosas.
0.00
0-0Deportes Melipilla kick off!
2.57
0-0Pablo Horacio Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julián Romano. Julián Romano flicks a high ball forward to Juan Ayoví who takes it down. Juan Ayoví shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
3.47
Pablo Horacio Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Lewis. Brian Lewis knocks the ball forward to Juan Ayoví. Juan Ayoví controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.44
0-0David Figueroa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Serrano. Maximiliano Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Cueva who gathers it comfortably.
12.30
0-0Julián Romano surges forward with the ball. Julián Romano whips in a cross ball towards Juan Ayoví. Juan Ayoví makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Thales Araújo!
14.30
Pablo Horacio Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Diego Aurellio. Diego Aurellio knocks the ball forward to Mario Manuel Seijas. Mario Manuel Seijas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Thales Araújo who gathers it comfortably.
15.08
Quavas Diaz hits a low pass to Julián Romano. Julián Romano chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Manuel Seijas. Mario Manuel Seijas finds some space and shoots from distance. Thales Araújo gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
16.28
0-0Máximo Peña comes in with a late challenge on Luiz Guilherme Gónzalez. The referee warns Máximo Peña to calm down! Luiz Guilherme Gónzalez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.20
Brian Lewis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Soria. Christian Soria shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
22.24
Diego Aurellio knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Ayoví. Juan Ayoví finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Thales Araújo!
24.04
David Figueroa knocks the ball to his team mate, Lukas Romo. Lukas Romo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Cueva who gathers it comfortably.
28.24
David Figueroa threads a neat ball through to Máximo Peña. Máximo Peña knocks in a cross ball towards Lukas Romo. With a superhuman jump, Lukas Romo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.43
Diego Aurellio flicks a high pass forward to Christian Soria who brings the ball under control. Christian Soria whips in a cross ball towards Juan Ayoví. Juan Ayoví heads the ball goalwards. Thales Araújo gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
32.10
0-0Enrico Martins comes in with a late challenge on Christian Soria. Enrico Martins is shown the yellow card! Christian Soria runs off the knock.
34.33
Julián Romano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julián Romano shoots from long range but somehow Thales Araújo manages to keep it out.
36.35
Vicente Cabrera passes the ball forward to Pedro Lucas Julinho. Pedro Lucas Julinho kicks a strong pass forward to Lukas Romo. Lukas Romo knocks in a cross ball towards Máximo Peña. Máximo Peña jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Carlos Cueva manages to gather it effortlessly.
38.05
With vision, David Figueroa laces a weighted ball forward to Máximo Peña. Máximo Peña whips in a cross ball towards Lukas Romo. Lukas Romo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
40.27
Emanuel Marino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Máximo Peña. Máximo Peña knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colo Colo appear unchanged since the first half. Deportes Melipilla also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Colo Colo start the second half!
51.50
1-0Julián Romano makes an attacking run forward. Julián Romano knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Soria. Christian Soria powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.34
Pedro Lucas Julinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maximiliano Serrano. Maximiliano Serrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.00
With a delightful solo run, Diego Aurellio stretches the opposition's defence. Diego Aurellio plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Manuel Seijas and advances towards the goal... Diego Aurellio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.49
David Figueroa hits a low pass to Maximiliano Serrano. Maximiliano Serrano finds some space and shoots from distance but Carlos Cueva is on top of it.
69.40
Brian Lewis threads a neat ball through to Mario Manuel Seijas. Mario Manuel Seijas whips in a cross ball towards Christian Soria. Christian Soria makes a looping header on goal. Thales Araújo didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.23
Diego Aurellio hits a low pass to Christian Soria. Christian Soria tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Thales Araújo!
72.54
Pedro Lucas Julinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Máximo Peña. Máximo Peña advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Máximo Peña provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.39
1-0Deportes Melipilla have made 3 substitutions with Francisco Hacembruch Burgos replacing Lukas Romo, Ignacio Abeijon replacing David Figueroa and Sacha Moose replacing Enrico Martins .
84.02
Marcus Rogers comes in with a late challenge on Christian Soria. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Soria runs off the knock.
89.40
Emanuel Marino plays the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Burgos. Francisco Hacembruch Burgos shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25.6%
42.7%
31.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julián Romano of Colo Colo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carlos Cueva (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Camilo Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luiz Guilherme Gónzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Quavas Diaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pablo Horacio Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Lewis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Diego Aurellio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Julián Romano (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Juan Ayoví (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Christian Soria (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Mario Manuel Seijas (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Juan Cruz Ortiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Amaro Guerrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jorge Banuelos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Thales Araújo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Marcus Rogers (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Avril Peralta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Enrico Martins (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Vicente Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emanuel Marino (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Lucas Julinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Figueroa (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Maximiliano Serrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Máximo Peña (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lukas Romo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Hacembruch Burgos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ignacio Abeijon (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sacha Moose (DEF) | 6 | |