Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at San Carlos de Apoquindo where Universidad Católica play host to Universidad de Chile. A crowd of 19,261 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Universidad Católica are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Universidad de Chile appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gaspar Valdés.


0.00
Universidad Católica kick off the first half!
8.00
Emiliano Acosta darts forward. Showing composure, Emiliano Acosta picks a pass forward to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Alexander Pérez provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
10.48
Victor Bonilla changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Victor Bonilla shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
15.46
Emiliano Acosta knocks the ball to his team mate, Mateo Vidal Avila. Mateo Vidal Avila flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Batistuta controls it well on his chest. Bruno Batistuta threads the ball through to Joaquín Cordova but he's offside!
16.26
Mario Delatorre clumsily knocks into Mateo Vidal Avila. Mario Delatorre is shown the yellow card! Mateo Vidal Avila carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.16
Máximo Fernández flicks a high pass forward. Cristián Núñez controls it well on his chest. Cristián Núñez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.40
Emiliano Acosta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Victor Bonilla. Victor Bonilla knocks the ball forward to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta shoots from 20 yards but somehow Chris Adams manages to keep it out.
24.40
Victor Bonilla hacks Máximo Fernández from behind! Victor Bonilla is shown the yellow card! Máximo Fernández carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.33
Pablo Soto chips the ball to his team mate, Mateo Vidal Avila. Mateo Vidal Avila threads a neat ball through to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez skips past David Rocha! Alexander Pérez tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.35
Pablo Soto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Delio Ornelas. Delio Ornelas threads a neat ball through to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Delatorre.
34.04
Máximo Fernández sees space and advances. Máximo Fernández plays a quick one-two with Jesús Serna and rushes in on goal... Máximo Fernández takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
38.11
David Paredes makes a simple pass to Juan Cruz Navarro. Juan Cruz Navarro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Juan Cruz Navarro edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Juan Cruz Navarro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Universidad Católica appear unchanged since the first half. Universidad de Chile also appear unchanged since the first half. The Universidad Católica players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Universidad de Chile kick off the second half!
47.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Pablo Soto plays the ball forward to Mateo Vidal Avila. Mateo Vidal Avila runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mateo Vidal Avila plays a quick one-two with Bruno Batistuta and rushes in on goal... Mateo Vidal Avila comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
51.20
Mateo Vidal Avila advances with the ball. Mateo Vidal Avila knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Chris Adams. Excellent save.
53.46
Máximo Fernández flicks a high ball forward to Jesús Serna who takes it down. Jesús Serna knocks in a cross ball towards Cauê Dedé. Cauê Dedé makes a deft header but is denied by Gelmin Cermeño. Excellent save.
54.22
Juan Cruz Navarro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vicente Vargas. Vicente Vargas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.11
Delio Ornelas threads a neat ball through to Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
61.09
Delio Ornelas knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
63.31
Máximo Fernández chips the ball to his team mate, Cauê Dedé. Cauê Dedé knocks in a cross ball towards Cristián Núñez. With a superhuman jump, Cristián Núñez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gelmin Cermeño is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.13
Mateo Vidal Avila barges into Máximo Fernández. The referee calls over Mateo Vidal Avila and shows him a yellow card! Máximo Fernández gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
72.43
Máximo Fernández flicks a high pass forward. Vicente Vargas collects the pass. Vicente Vargas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gelmin Cermeño who gathers it comfortably.
73.54
Joaquín Cordova clumsily knocks into David Rocha. The referee calls over Joaquín Cordova and warns him to calm down! David Rocha hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.48
Victor Bonilla flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Cordova comfortably collects the pass. Joaquín Cordova shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
77.45
Universidad de Chile have made 2 substitutions with Bruno Guerrero replacing Vicente Vargas and Cristóbal Vásquez replacing Máximo Fernández .
79.42
Felix Ortiz makes a simple pass to Mateo Vidal Avila. Mateo Vidal Avila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Adams who gathers it comfortably.
83.27
Cristóbal Vásquez catches Mateo Vidal Avila on the ankles. The referee warns Cristóbal Vásquez to calm down! Mateo Vidal Avila is taking some rough treatment out there!
84.58
Universidad Católica are keeping most of the possession.
89.13
Victor Bonilla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Felix Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Mateo Vidal Avila who takes it down. Mateo Vidal Avila sees Joaquín Cordova in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joaquín Cordova knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
69.9%
30.1%
Play Area
26%
42.5%
31.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mateo Vidal Avila of Universidad Católica

Match Ratings