Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Municipal de Concepción where Universidad de Concepción play host to CSD Rangers. A crowd of 12,505 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Universidad de Concepción are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while CSD Rangers appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Salinas.


0.00
Universidad de Concepción kick off!
9.17
With great vision, Facundo Muñoz plays the ball forward to Nicolás San Martín. Nicolás San Martín surges forward with the ball. Nicolás San Martín controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.58
Mateo Vidal Rosales knocks the ball forward to Julián Rodríguez. Julián Rodríguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.10
Facundo Muñoz threads a neat ball through to Pedro Figueroa. Pedro Figueroa knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Jairzinho. Duarte Jairzinho whips in a cross ball towards Javier Alvarado. With a superhuman jump, Javier Alvarado connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Mateo Rivera.
16.17
Nicolás San Martín takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Simón Romero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.06
Facundo Vega sees Agustín Parra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Agustín Parra rushes past Facundo Muñoz! Agustín Parra comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
21.27
Pedro Figueroa advances with the ball. Pedro Figueroa shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Mateo Rivera had no chance!! Goal for Universidad de Concepción!
26.13
Cristián Moreno hits a low pass to Simón Romero. Simón Romero takes it forward alone. Simón Romero finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
27.39
Facundo Vega passes the ball forward to Agustín Parra. Agustín Parra deftly passes the ball to Julián Rodríguez, releasing him through on goal. Julián Rodríguez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.55
Pedro Figueroa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Jairzinho. Duarte Jairzinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.09
Agustín Vargas makes a beautiful solo run. Agustín Vargas makes a probing pass to Javier Alvarado. Javier Alvarado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.55
Martín Torres catches Pedro Figueroa on the ankles. The referee calls over Martín Torres and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Figueroa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.38
Agustín Vargas threads the ball through to Pedro Figueroa. Pedro Figueroa threads the ball through to Javier Alvarado. Javier Alvarado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.25
With great vision, Francisco Olvera plays the ball forward to Pedro Figueroa. With a delightful solo run, Pedro Figueroa stretches the opposition's defence. Pedro Figueroa runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Pedro Figueroa provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
David Figueroa comes in with a late challenge on Javier Alvarado. The referee calls over David Figueroa and shows him a yellow card! Javier Alvarado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Universidad de Concepción appear unchanged since the first half. CSD Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
CSD Rangers kick off and get the second half underway!
53.55
Luciano Jara clumsily knocks into Duarte Jairzinho. Luciano Jara is warned by the referee! Duarte Jairzinho runs off the knock.
54.21
Claudio Reyna decides to run forward with the ball. Claudio Reyna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julián Rodríguez. Julián Rodríguez shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.09
Cristián Moreno flicks a high pass forward. Luciano López controls it well on his chest. Luciano López knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Jairzinho. Duarte Jairzinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.56
Agustín Vargas runs forward with the ball. Agustín Vargas makes a probing pass to Duarte Jairzinho. Duarte Jairzinho lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Alvarado. Javier Alvarado rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.01
Facundo Muñoz pushes mid-way up the pitch. Facundo Muñoz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Jairzinho. Duarte Jairzinho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luciano Jara.
75.34
Simón Romero barges into Facundo Vega. Simón Romero is warned by the referee! Facundo Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.14
CSD Rangers appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
84.04
Martim Emerson threads a neat ball through to Agustín Parra. Agustín Parra shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Simón Romero flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Jairzinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duarte Jairzinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
74.2%
25.8%
Play Area
29.2%
47.2%
23.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Figueroa of Universidad de Concepción

Match Ratings