Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at La Portada where La Serena play host to Unión La Calera. A crowd of 18,342 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
La Serena are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Unión La Calera appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Avril Barrera.
The pitch is in poor condition.
La Serena are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Unión La Calera appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Avril Barrera.
0.00
0-0Unión La Calera start the match!
6.48
0-0Javier Salinas flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezequiel Montano. Ezequiel Montano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sixto Serna.
8.28
0-0Javier Salinas surges forward with the ball. Javier Salinas tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Maximiliano Ramírez. Excellent save.
9.55
Agustín Martínez breaks forward. Agustín Martínez flicks a high pass forward. Troy Bilyk controls it well on his chest. Troy Bilyk plays a one-two with Julio Ricardo Ledesma and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Troy Bilyk provides some space. He shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Maximiliano Ramírez!
12.46
Javier Salinas flicks a high ball forward to Julio Ricardo Ledesma who takes it down. Julio Ricardo Ledesma runs straight at the defence! Julio Ricardo Ledesma shoots from just inside the box. Maximiliano Ramírez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
14.50
Ian Espinoza knocks the ball forward to Bastián Toro. Bastián Toro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.33
0-0Bastián Toro catches Fabian Guzman on the ankles. The referee calls over Bastián Toro and shows him a yellow card! Fabian Guzman runs off the knock.
16.05
0-0Cesar Thome flicks the ball to his team mate, Troy Bilyk. Troy Bilyk knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Montano. Ezequiel Montano beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
18.01
Agustín Martínez flicks the ball to his team mate, Javier Salinas. Javier Salinas flicks a high pass forward. Troy Bilyk controls it well on his chest. Troy Bilyk shoots from distance but Maximiliano Ramírez is on top of it.
24.07
Ian Espinoza flicks a high pass forward. Mateo Vidal Sanchez controls it well on his chest. Mateo Vidal Sanchez shoots from long range but it flies wide!
27.52
Lucas Molina makes a simple pass to Troy Bilyk. Troy Bilyk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.30
1-0Ian Espinoza kicks a strong pass forward to Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for La Serena!
33.49
1-0Fabian Guzman hacks Ian Espinoza from behind! Fabian Guzman is warned by the referee! Ian Espinoza runs off the knock.
34.09
Javier Salinas hits a low pass to Ezequiel Montano. Ezequiel Montano lofts in a cross ball towards Troy Bilyk. Troy Bilyk knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Maximiliano Ramírez!
44.43
With a delightful solo run, Lucas Molina stretches the opposition's defence. Lucas Molina whips in a cross ball towards Julio Ricardo Ledesma. Julio Ricardo Ledesma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Maximiliano Ramírez.
45.00
1-0It's a corner kick. Alonso Peña kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Devin Wingert reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. La Serena appear unchanged since the first half. Unión La Calera also appear unchanged since the first half. The Unión La Calera players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with La Serena kicking off!
47.36
Lucas Molina passes the ball forward to Ezequiel Montano. Ezequiel Montano shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.36
Francisco Figueroa makes a simple pass to Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Raúl Ramírez who gathers it comfortably.
49.43
Facundo Palma chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Espinoza. Ian Espinoza flicks the ball to his team mate, Bastián Toro. Bastián Toro shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Raúl Ramírez!
51.39
Javier Salinas flicks a high ball forward to Troy Bilyk who takes it down. Troy Bilyk knocks in a cross ball towards Ezequiel Montano. With a superhuman jump, Ezequiel Montano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
55.55
Agustín Martínez flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Thome holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesar Thome runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Cesar Thome lofts in a cross ball towards Troy Bilyk. Troy Bilyk makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Maximiliano Ramírez had no chance!! Goal for Unión La Calera!
61.30
Javier Salinas makes a probing pass to Ezequiel Montano. Ezequiel Montano shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.40
1-1Javier Salinas flicks a high pass forward to Troy Bilyk who brings the ball under control. Troy Bilyk plays a scrappy one-two with Ezequiel Montano and advances towards the goal... Troy Bilyk cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Sixto Serna's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
66.40
1-1It's a corner kick. Alonso Peña loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Ian Espinoza reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
69.05
Lee Collins makes a simple pass to Matías Vega. Matías Vega sees a break and surges forward. Matías Vega shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
72.57
Cesar Thome sees Ezequiel Montano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ezequiel Montano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lee Collins.
77.44
Sixto Serna flicks the ball to his team mate, Devin Wingert. Devin Wingert makes a simple pass to Mateo Vidal Sanchez. Mateo Vidal Sanchez shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
78.15
Ian Espinoza flicks a high pass forward. Josimar Calderon collects the pass. Josimar Calderon shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
84.13
Javier Salinas makes an attacking run forward. Javier Salinas shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
85.36
Fabian Guzman catches Bastián Toro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bastián Toro stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.5%
60.5%
Play Area
28.4%
44.4%
27.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Troy Bilyk of Unión La Calera |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Maximiliano Ramírez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Facundo Palma (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Sixto Serna (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lee Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matías Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ian Espinoza (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Devin Wingert (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Francisco Figueroa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mateo Vidal Sanchez (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Bastián Toro (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Josimar Calderon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Cárdenas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Arturo Lemus (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan Mateo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Raúl Ramírez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Daniel Escobar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Agustín Martínez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Fabian Guzman (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Alonso Peña (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Javier Salinas (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Cesar Thome (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lucas Molina (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Troy Bilyk (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Julio Ricardo Ledesma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ezequiel Montano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Diego Peñarrieta (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Álex Ayoví (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cameron Janicki (DEF) | 0 | |