Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Félix Gallardo where Deportes Valdivia play host to Colo Colo. A crowd of 18,794 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportes Valdivia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Colo Colo appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Damián Soto.


0.00
Colo Colo kick off the first half!
2.22
Pablo Horacio Cruz makes a simple pass to Sal Videira. Sal Videira chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Sandoval. Diego Sandoval knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.03
Pablo Horacio Cruz threads a neat ball through to Diego Aurellio. Diego Aurellio sees a break and surges forward. Diego Aurellio lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Ayoví. Juan Ayoví connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Dean Adu!
4.20
Alonso Pizarro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julián Romano. Julián Romano threads a neat ball through to Juan Ayoví. Juan Ayoví knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dean Adu who gathers it comfortably.
6.21
Sal Videira clumsily knocks into Ángel Ramírez. Sal Videira is shown the yellow card! Ángel Ramírez stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.47
Sal Videira knocks the ball forward to Christian Soria. Christian Soria plays a sublime one-two with Juan Ayoví and races in on goal... Christian Soria rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.50
Diego Aurellio makes a simple pass to Christian Soria. Christian Soria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Contreras.
24.55
Thiago Simeone takes it forward alone. Thiago Simeone controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tomás Flores through on goal. Some silky footwork from Tomás Flores provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Moisés Pedraza is on top of it.
26.19
Diego Aurellio sees space and advances. Diego Aurellio lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Soria. Christian Soria jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Christian Soria!
32.41
Jorge Banuelos kicks a strong pass forward to Julián Romano. Julián Romano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Ayoví. Juan Ayoví knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dean Adu who gathers it comfortably.
38.22
Quavas Diaz hits a low pass to Sal Videira. Sal Videira flicks a high pass forward to Christian Soria who brings the ball under control. Christian Soria makes a probing pass to Diego Sandoval but he's offside!
39.07
Julián Romano threads a neat ball through to Diego Sandoval. Diego Sandoval sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportes Valdivia appear unchanged since the first half. Colo Colo have changed their lineup with Thomas Reyes replacing Christian Soria.

45.00
Deportes Valdivia kick off and get the second half underway!
51.10
Benjamín Leiva hits a low pass to Thiago Simeone. With vision, Thiago Simeone laces a weighted ball forward to Tomás Flores. Tomás Flores finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Moisés Pedraza manages to gather it effortlessly.
57.48
Diego Aurellio flicks a high pass forward. Diego Sandoval collects the pass. Diego Sandoval knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benjamín Leiva.
60.43
Showing composure, Sal Videira laces a weighted ball forward to Juan Ayoví. Juan Ayoví whips in a cross ball towards Diego Sandoval. Diego Sandoval connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.41
Juan Ayoví clumsily knocks into Jorge Contreras. The referee calls over Juan Ayoví and shows him a yellow card! Jorge Contreras hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.46
Benjamín Leiva sees Thiago Simeone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thiago Simeone flicks a high pass forward. Ignacio Farías collects the pass. Ignacio Farías knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.12
Jorge Banuelos hits a low pass to Sal Videira. Sal Videira flicks a high pass forward to Diego Sandoval who brings the ball under control. Diego Sandoval lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Reyes. Thomas Reyes whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
81.46
Jorge Banuelos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Aurellio. Diego Aurellio plays the ball forward to Diego Sandoval. Diego Sandoval whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Reyes. Thomas Reyes connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
83.46
Julián Romano brings the ball forward. Julián Romano makes a probing pass to Thomas Reyes but he's offside!
84.51
Jorge Contreras hits it upfield. Gustavo Aguilera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
31.2%
68.8%
Play Area
36.4%
40.3%
23.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Soria of Colo Colo

Match Ratings
1.Moisés Pedraza (GK)
6
2.Alonso Pizarro (DEF)
6
3.Jorge Banuelos (DEF)
6
4.Quavas Diaz (DEF)
6
5.Pablo Horacio Cruz (DEF)
6
6.Sal Videira (MID)yellow card
6
7.Julián Romano (MID)
7
8.Diego Aurellio (MID)
8
9.Christian Soria (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Juan Ayoví (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Diego Sandoval (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Juan Cruz Ortiz (MID)
0
13.José Yáñez (MID)
0
14.Thomas Reyes (GK)
6