Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at San Carlos de Apoquindo where Universidad Católica play host to Defensor Casablanca. A crowd of 18,257 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Universidad Católica are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Defensor Casablanca appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Emilio Sepúlveda.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Universidad Católica are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Defensor Casablanca appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Emilio Sepúlveda.
0.00
Defensor Casablanca start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.12
Gabriel Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Palma. Thomas Palma shoots from distance. Solid save from León Jara.
6.34
Norberto Ortega advances with the ball. Norberto Ortega passes the ball forward to Bruno Batistuta. Aldo Medrano barges into Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
16.36
Gabriel Bravo decides to run forward with the ball. Gabriel Bravo finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
18.36
Felipe Pérez comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Lagos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thomas Lagos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.22
Mateo Vidal Avila hits a low pass to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.19
Gabriel Bravo clumsily knocks into Norberto Ortega. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Norberto Ortega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.33
Alexander Navarrete flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez shoots from outside the area but León Jara is on top of it.
32.16
Norberto Ortega flicks a high ball forward to Joaquín Cordova who takes it down. Joaquín Cordova sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.13
Alexander Navarrete flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.33
Mateo Vidal Avila sees space and advances. Mateo Vidal Avila knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abraham Juarez who gathers it comfortably.
39.42
Pedro Yotún sees Norberto Ortega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norberto Ortega chips the ball to his team mate, Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova edges inside the box! Joaquín Cordova cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but somehow Abraham Juarez manages to keep it out.
45.00
Alexander Navarrete deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Sánchez. Pedro Sánchez whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Defensor Casablanca!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Universidad Católica appear unchanged since the first half. Defensor Casablanca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Universidad Católica players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Universidad Católica kick off the second half!
48.17
Alexander Navarrete runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alexander Navarrete knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Pérez.
51.21
Mateo Vidal Avila sees Bruno Batistuta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Batistuta threads the ball through to Joaquín Cordova but he's offside!
53.43
Norberto Ortega threads a neat ball through to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez knocks the ball forward to Bruno Batistuta but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.28
Norberto Ortega makes a probing pass to Alexander Pérez. Alexander Pérez knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Batistuta. Bruno Batistuta makes a convincing header. Abraham Juarez manages to gather it.
63.48
Felix Ortiz hits a low pass to Norberto Ortega. Norberto Ortega sees space and advances. Norberto Ortega plays a one-two with Joaquín Cordova and advances towards the goal... Norberto Ortega side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.32
Mateo Pino flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Bravo controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Bravo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Sánchez. Pedro Sánchez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from León Jara.
69.26
Pedro Yotún pushes up the pitch. Pedro Yotún makes a simple pass to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
85.08
Mateo Vidal Avila makes a probing pass to Joaquín Cordova. Joaquín Cordova threads the ball through into the box. Bruno Batistuta tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.07
Alexander Navarrete knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
20.6%
45.6%
33.8%
Scorers
| Ricardo Méndez 34, 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Méndez of Defensor Casablanca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | León Jara (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Felipe Pérez (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Pedro Yotún (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Felix Ortiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Da Silva Ochoa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bill Gutierrez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mateo Vidal Avila (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Norberto Ortega (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Joaquín Cordova (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexander Pérez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bruno Batistuta (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tomás Farías (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gerardo Arellano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emilio Navarrete (ATT) | 0 | |
| 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) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Alexander Navarrete (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Thomas Lagos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Méndez (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Thomas Palma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pedro Sánchez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | León Salinas (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lorenzo Vitor Santiago (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Dylan Lorenzo (GK) | 0 | |













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