Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Municipal de La Cisterna where Palestino play host to Deportes Valdivia. A crowd of 16,268 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palestino are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportes Valdivia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Avril Barrera.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Palestino are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Deportes Valdivia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Avril Barrera.
0.00
The whistle blows and Palestino get the match underway!
4.25
Lester Bennett runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lester Bennett plays a one-two with Joaquín Reyes and advances towards the goal... Lester Bennett looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Dean Adu effortlessly gets down and covers it.
9.18
Agustín Martínez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Medrano. Rafael Medrano knocks in a cross ball towards Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dean Adu with no chance!! Goal for Palestino!
12.46
Matheus Pereira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Agustín Martínez. Agustín Martínez decides to run forward with the ball. Agustín Martínez shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
15.34
Lester Bennett sees a break and surges forward. Lester Bennett shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
20.48
With great vision, Liborio Silva plays the ball forward to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dean Adu who gathers it comfortably.
22.25
Liborio Silva hacks Ángel Ramírez from behind! The referee brings Liborio Silva to one side and gives him a warning! Ángel Ramírez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.07
Cecil Gutierrez surges forward with the ball. Cecil Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Marco Herrera who brings the ball under control. Marco Herrera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.00
Cory Beckerman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Agustín Martínez. Agustín Martínez threads the ball through to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Marco Herrera. With a superhuman jump, Marco Herrera connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.45
Ángel Ramírez makes a simple pass to Gustavo Aguilera. Gustavo Aguilera shoots from long range but it flies wide!
30.38
Agustín Martínez passes the ball forward to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes passes the ball forward but Marco Herrera is offside!
32.25
Matheus Pereira takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Cory Beckerman. Cory Beckerman knocks the ball forward to Lester Bennett. Lester Bennett flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Medrano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Medrano shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.45
Tomás Flores comes in with a late challenge on Diego Navarro. Tomás Flores is warned by the referee! Diego Navarro runs off the knock.
42.51
Ángel Ramírez kicks a strong pass forward to Gustavo Aguilera. Gustavo Aguilera shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
44.37
Liborio Silva comes in with a late challenge on Ángel Ramírez. Liborio Silva is given another warning by the referee! Ángel Ramírez runs off the knock.
45.00
Simón Poblete flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Flores controls it well on his chest. Tomás Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Ignacio Farías. With a superhuman jump, Ignacio Farías connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Palestino appear unchanged since the first half. Deportes Valdivia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Palestino players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Deportes Valdivia get the second half underway!
49.32
Lester Bennett flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Medrano who brings the ball under control. Rafael Medrano makes a defence splitting pass to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
51.17
Agustín Martínez knocks the ball forward to Marco Herrera. Marco Herrera shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
53.05
Diego Navarro flicks a high pass forward. Lester Bennett controls it well on his chest. Lester Bennett makes a simple pass to Rafael Medrano. Rafael Medrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dean Adu who gathers it comfortably.
54.36
Diego Rodríguez threads a neat ball through to Simón Poblete. Simón Poblete changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simón Poblete whips in a cross ball towards Tomás Flores. Tomás Flores connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Diego Navarro clears it off the line with his head!
55.31
Liborio Silva makes a beautiful solo run. Liborio Silva knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diego Rodríguez.
57.33
Agustín Martínez flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Reyes collects the pass. Joaquín Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Herrera. Marco Herrera makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dean Adu with no chance!! Goal for Palestino!
65.47
Liborio Silva threads the ball through to Marco Herrera. Marco Herrera lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Medrano. With a superhuman jump, Rafael Medrano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Medrano!
69.33
Diego Rodríguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simón Poblete. Simón Poblete darts forward. Simón Poblete shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.56
Liborio Silva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Medrano. Rafael Medrano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.25
Palestino have made a substitution with Gabriel Castro replacing Rafael Medrano .
78.33
Cecil Gutierrez pushes up the pitch. Cecil Gutierrez knocks the ball forward to Marco Herrera. Marco Herrera knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benjamín Leiva.
79.46
Liborio Silva makes an attacking run forward. Liborio Silva lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Herrera. Marco Herrera is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
81.30
Agustín Martínez comes in with a late challenge on Simón Poblete. Agustín Martínez is shown the yellow card! Simón Poblete stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.44
Benjamín Leiva knocks the ball to his team mate, Ángel Ramírez. Ángel Ramírez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Aguilera. Gustavo Aguilera skips past Cory Beckerman! Some good footwork from Gustavo Aguilera provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.03
Ángel Ramírez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomás Flores. Tomás Flores whips in a cross ball towards Gustavo Aguilera. Gustavo Aguilera rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
21%
43.2%
35.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marco Herrera of Palestino |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ezequiel Carranza (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Cory Beckerman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diego Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cecil Gutierrez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matheus Pereira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liborio Silva (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lester Bennett (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Agustín Martínez (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Marco Herrera (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Joaquín Reyes (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Rafael Medrano (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Mateo Castillo (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | José Guzmán (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gabriel Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Dean Adu (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Benjamín Leiva (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Bruno Salazar (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Diego Rodríguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jorge Contreras (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ángel Ramírez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Simón Poblete (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Tomás Flores (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ignacio Farías (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Pedro Vega (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gustavo Aguilera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alonso Henríquez (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Da Silva Arellano (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lucas Figueroa (MID) | 0 | |












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