Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Municipal Dr. Mario Sobrero where Club Unión Española play host to Deportes Melipilla. A crowd of 20,796 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club Unión Española are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Deportes Melipilla appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Facundo Poblete.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Club Unión Española are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Deportes Melipilla appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Facundo Poblete.
0.00
Club Unión Española kick off and get the match underway!
4.38
Martín Pizarro hits a low pass to Esteban Henríquez. Esteban Henríquez brings the ball forward. Esteban Henríquez chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Didi. Duarte Didi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.09
Esteban Henríquez decides to run forward with the ball. Esteban Henríquez knocks the ball forward, putting Cristóbal Romero through on goal. Cristóbal Romero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.30
Esteban Henríquez flicks a high pass forward. Cristóbal Romero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristóbal Romero plays a one-two with José Salazar and rushes in on goal... Cristóbal Romero strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.08
Afonso Careca knocks the ball forward to Jeison Sanchez. Jeison Sanchez shoots from 25 yards but somehow Thales Araújo manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Club Unión Española appear unchanged since the first half. Deportes Melipilla also appear unchanged since the first half. The Deportes Melipilla players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Deportes Melipilla kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Ignacio Abeijon threads a neat ball through to Máximo Peña. Máximo Peña tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
48.04
Vicente Cabrera barges into José Salazar. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! José Salazar gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.25
Ignacio Abeijon plays the ball forward to Máximo Peña. Máximo Peña whips in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Serrano. Maximiliano Serrano makes a deft header. Agustín Donoso picks it out of the air!
53.44
David Figueroa flicks a high pass forward to Máximo Peña who brings the ball under control. Máximo Peña lofts in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Serrano. With a superhuman jump, Maximiliano Serrano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Agustín Donoso!
59.30
Vicente Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Lucas Julinho. Pedro Lucas Julinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Serrano. Maximiliano Serrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Agustín Donoso who gathers it comfortably.
67.24
Alexander Donoso flicks the ball to his team mate, Esteban Henríquez. Esteban Henríquez kicks a strong pass forward to Jeison Sanchez. Jeison Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vicente Cabrera.
71.37
Julián Samuel sees Esteban Henríquez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Esteban Henríquez flicks the ball to his team mate, José Salazar. José Salazar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.08
Deportes Melipilla have made 3 substitutions with Francisco Hacembruch Burgos replacing Maximiliano Serrano, Emanuel Marino replacing David Figueroa and Avril Peralta replacing Enrico Martins .
78.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
79.36
Esteban Henríquez takes a quick throw-in. Afonso Careca flicks a high pass forward. José Salazar collects the pass. José Salazar whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Didi. Duarte Didi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
81.32
Emanuel Marino flicks a high pass forward. Lukas Romo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lukas Romo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Donoso.
83.01
Ignacio Abeijon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ignacio Abeijon knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Burgos. Francisco Hacembruch Burgos heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
90.00
Emanuel Marino clumsily knocks into Afonso Careca. Emanuel Marino is shown the yellow card! Afonso Careca gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.6%
39.4%
Play Area
27.3%
47%
25.8%
Scorers
| Cristóbal Romero 27, 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cristóbal Romero of Club Unión Española |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Agustín Donoso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martín Pizarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Donoso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julián Samuel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Emanuel Vásquez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Afonso Careca (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Esteban Henríquez (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | José Salazar (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duarte Didi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jeison Sanchez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Cristóbal Romero (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Joaquín Moreno (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Juan Sepúlveda (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Alberto Adailton (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Thales Araújo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marcus Rogers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Enrico Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vicente Cabrera (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Sacha Moose (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ignacio Abeijon (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Lucas Julinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Figueroa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Maximiliano Serrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Máximo Peña (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lukas Romo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Hacembruch Burgos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Emanuel Marino (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 14. | Avril Peralta (DEF) | 6 | |











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