Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Municipal Hualpén where Deportes Concepción play host to Universidad Católica. A crowd of 17,023 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportes Concepción are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Universidad Católica appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Damián Soto.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportes Concepción are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Universidad Católica appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Damián Soto.
0.00
0-0Deportes Concepción kick off and get the first half underway!
9.49
0-1Bill Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Pérez!
15.51
0-1Emiliano Acosta knocks the ball forward to Marcio Roque Junior. Marcio Roque Junior threads a neat ball through to Ramon Roberts. Ramon Roberts makes a pass forward but Nicholas Sippola makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
18.39
0-1Jesus Tapia flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Vega. Sebastián Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.50
Marcio Roque Junior hits a low pass to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola knocks the ball forward to Ramon Roberts but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.04
Marcio Roque Junior flicks a high pass forward to Ramon Roberts who brings the ball under control. Ramon Roberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.54
0-1Marcio Roque Junior brings the ball forward. Marcio Roque Junior knocks in a cross ball towards Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
26.56
0-1Sebastián Vega comes in with a late challenge on Stanley Cox. The referee warns Sebastián Vega to calm down! Stanley Cox stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.56
0-1Universidad Católica are dictating the run of play here today.
33.00
0-1Gaspar Pérez clumsily knocks into Stanley Cox. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stanley Cox runs off the knock.
36.39
Emiliano Baca barges into Nicholas Sippola. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicholas Sippola runs off the knock.
38.28
Bill Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Roberts controls it well on his chest. Ramon Roberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.02
0-1Seeing Pablo Soto's attacking run, Rui Salas quickly throws the ball into his path. Pablo Soto darts forward. Pablo Soto kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportes Concepción appear unchanged since the first half. Universidad Católica also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportes Concepción players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Universidad Católica kick off!
47.26
0-1Nicholas Sippola comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Donoso. The referee calls over Nicholas Sippola and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Donoso gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.03
Marcio Roque Junior makes a probing pass to Ramon Roberts. Ramon Roberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.37
Joe-Max Lopez clumsily knocks into Pablo Soto. The referee calls over Joe-Max Lopez and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Soto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.32
Jesus Tapia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Pérez. Gaspar Pérez knocks in a cross ball towards Joe-Max Lopez. Joe-Max Lopez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gelmin Cermeño. Excellent save.
63.27
Ryan Nocera flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Pérez controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Pérez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.08
Marcio Roque Junior threads the ball through to Ramon Roberts. Ramon Roberts threads a neat ball through to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.04
Bill Gutierrez knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Sippola. Nicholas Sippola shoots from distance but it flies wide!
89.23
Victor Bonilla threads the ball through to Ramon Roberts. Ramon Roberts rushes past Emiliano Baca! Ramon Roberts rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Robbie Flores manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
6
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.5%
64.5%
Play Area
35.5%
46.1%
18.4%
Scorers
| Alexander Pérez 9, 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Pérez of Universidad Católica |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robbie Flores (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fede Montano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Agustín Morales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Emiliano Baca (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Pablo Donoso (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alexander Olivares (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ryan Nocera (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jesus Tapia (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gaspar Pérez (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Joe-Max Lopez (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Sebastián Vega (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Cristián Aguilera (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mateo Donoso (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bruno Eriberto (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gelmin Cermeño (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Emiliano Acosta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stanley Cox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pablo Soto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rui Salas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bill Gutierrez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marcio Roque Junior (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Victor Bonilla (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Sippola (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Alexander Pérez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Ramon Roberts (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tomás Farías (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerardo Arellano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emilio Navarrete (ATT) | 0 | |