Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at La Granja where Provincial Curicó Unido play host to Club de Deportes Ñublense. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Provincial Curicó Unido are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Club de Deportes Ñublense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Guzmán.
The pitch is in great condition.
Provincial Curicó Unido are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Club de Deportes Ñublense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Guzmán.
0.00
0-0Club de Deportes Ñublense kick off!
2.54
0-0Theodore Fucito hits a low pass to Claudio González. Claudio González whips in a cross ball towards Steven Richardson. Steven Richardson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reactions from Leandro Duarte blocks the shot!
15.27
0-1Lionard Rubio sees a break and surges forward. With imagination, Lionard Rubio plays the ball forward to Christian Gallese. Christian Gallese knocks in a cross ball towards Rubiel Valderrama. Rubiel Valderrama outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Xavier Otero had no chance!! Goal for Club de Deportes Ñublense!
18.51
0-1Oscar Vigil threads a neat ball through to Christian Gallese. Christian Gallese tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
21.54
0-1Andre Da Silva Pacheco chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Gallese. Christian Gallese lofts in a cross ball towards Aurelio Quinones. Gustavo E. Coloccini barges into Aurelio Quinones. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
26.29
Theodore Fucito makes an attacking run forward. Theodore Fucito shoots from outside the area but is denied by Ezequiel Vargas. Excellent save.
30.03
Nelson Rendon hits a low pass to Austin Castillo. Austin Castillo chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Richardson. Steven Richardson shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Ezequiel Vargas. Excellent save.
36.01
0-1Bruno Quintero flicks a high pass forward to Yasmani Saucedo who brings the ball under control. Yasmani Saucedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ezequiel Vargas who gathers it comfortably.
39.24
Bruno Quintero makes a probing pass to Steven Richardson. Steven Richardson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lionard Rubio.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Provincial Curicó Unido have changed their lineup with Santiago Villanueva replacing Bruno Quintero. Club de Deportes Ñublense appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Provincial Curicó Unido kick off!
53.52
0-1Nelson Rendon catches Rubiel Valderrama on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rubiel Valderrama hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.21
With imagination, Julián Gómez plays the ball forward to Yasmani Saucedo. Yasmani Saucedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leandro Duarte.
57.53
Andre Da Silva Pacheco flicks a high pass forward to Rubiel Valderrama who brings the ball under control. Rubiel Valderrama lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Gallese. Christian Gallese heads the ball goalwards. Xavier Otero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.11
0-2Provincial Curicó Unido have made 2 substitutions with Mateo Pérez replacing Gustavo E. Coloccini and Facundo Álvarez replacing Yasmani Saucedo .Club de Deportes Ñublense have made 2 substitutions with Emanuel Altafini replacing Kupono Walker and Daniel Rodríguez replacing Rubiel Valderrama .
61.17
Troy Callahan threads the ball through to Santiago Villanueva. Santiago Villanueva laces a through ball forward to Steven Richardson. Steven Richardson lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio González. Lionard Rubio clumsily knocks into Claudio González. Penalty not given!!
67.52
Austin Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Álvarez controls it well on his chest. Facundo Álvarez shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Ezequiel Vargas manages to gather it easily.
72.43
Troy Callahan makes a simple pass to Santiago Villanueva. Santiago Villanueva flicks a high pass forward. Steven Richardson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steven Richardson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emanuel Altafini.
77.20
Club de Deportes Ñublense have made a substitution with Marcelo Moraes replacing Oscar Vigil .
78.22
Santiago Villanueva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steven Richardson. Steven Richardson whips in a cross ball towards Facundo Álvarez. Facundo Álvarez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Lionard Rubio!
79.32
Andre Da Silva Pacheco flicks a high pass forward. Aurelio Quinones collects the pass. Aurelio Quinones knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Rodríguez. Daniel Rodríguez beats his man to it with a header. Xavier Otero comfortably punches it away to safety.
83.41
Leandro Duarte flicks a high pass forward. Andre Da Silva Pacheco controls it well on his chest. Andre Da Silva Pacheco hits a low pass to Christian Gallese. Christian Gallese shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Kurt Morgan plays the ball forward to Aurelio Quinones. Aurelio Quinones tries a spectacular long range effort. Xavier Otero gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
89.48
Kurt Morgan makes a probing pass to Christian Gallese. Christian Gallese whips in a cross ball towards Aurelio Quinones. Aurelio Quinones is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
27.6%
39.7%
32.8%
Scorers
| Rubiel Valderrama 15 Christian Gallese 58, 83 Aurelio Quinones 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christian Gallese of Club de Deportes Ñublense |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Xavier Otero (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Troy Callahan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nelson Rendon (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Gustavo E. Coloccini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Austin Castillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bruno Quintero (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Theodore Fucito (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julián Gómez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steven Richardson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Yasmani Saucedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Claudio González (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mateo Pérez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Santiago Villanueva (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Facundo Álvarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ezequiel Vargas (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Lionard Rubio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Falcón (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kupono Walker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Leandro Duarte (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oscar Vigil (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kurt Morgan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andre Da Silva Pacheco (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Christian Gallese (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Aurelio Quinones (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Rubiel Valderrama (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Emanuel Altafini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marcelo Moraes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Daniel Rodríguez (ATT) | 6 | |