Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Luis Valenzuela Hermosilla where Deportes Copiapó play host to O Higgins FC. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Deportes Copiapó are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while O Higgins FC appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Diego Muñoz.


0.00
Deportes Copiapó start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.27
Juan Aravena sees a break and surges forward. Juan Aravena flicks a high pass forward to Esteban Cortés who brings the ball under control. Esteban Cortés shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
3.30
Bruno Cárdenas threads a neat ball through to Renato Ortega. Renato Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Favio Williams.
8.15
Juan Aravena flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Altafini collects the pass. Samuel Altafini kicks a strong pass forward to Esteban Cortés. Esteban Cortés knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.05
Agustín Silva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Esteban Cortés. Esteban Cortés knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Figueroa who gathers it comfortably.
15.19
Samuel Altafini flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Orellana who brings the ball under control. Pedro Orellana makes a great pass forward. Esteban Cortés runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
18.14
Federico Pereyra knocks the ball forward to Martín Vega. Martín Vega flicks a high pass forward to Renato Ortega who brings the ball under control. Renato Ortega knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastián Romero. Sebastián Romero makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.28
Nuno Jiménez flicks a high ball forward to Martín Vega who takes it down. Martín Vega flicks a high ball forward to Diego Lagos who takes it down. Diego Lagos knocks in a cross ball towards Renato Ortega. Renato Ortega whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
21.34
Bruno Cárdenas takes a quick throw-in, which Mateo Vidal takes on the chest. Mateo Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Renato Ortega controls it well on his chest. Renato Ortega knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Sebastián Romero is offside!
24.51
Nelson Vigil makes a probing pass to Martín Vega. Martín Vega knocks the ball forward to Sebastián Romero. Sebastián Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diego Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
38.15
João Lucas Amaral barges into Bruno Cárdenas. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Cárdenas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.41
Bruno Cárdenas threads the ball through to Diego Lagos. Diego Lagos knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastián Romero. Sebastián Romero flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.58
Mateo Vidal hacks Samuel Altafini from behind! The referee calls over Mateo Vidal and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Altafini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.52
Bruno Cárdenas darts forward. Bruno Cárdenas plays a quick one-two with Renato Ortega and rushes in on goal... Bruno Cárdenas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Deportes Copiapó!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Deportes Copiapó appear unchanged since the first half. O Higgins FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and O Higgins FC get the second half underway!
47.11
Martín Vega makes a probing pass to Diego Lagos. Diego Lagos shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.24
Agustín Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Esteban Cortés. Esteban Cortés whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Orellana. Pedro Orellana gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Javier Figueroa. Excellent save.
53.33
Mateo Vidal flicks a high ball forward to Sebastián Romero who takes it down. Sebastián Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Ortega. Renato Ortega finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Diego Ruiz. What a great pair of hands!
54.44
Bruno Cárdenas clumsily knocks into João Lucas Amaral. Bruno Cárdenas is given a warning by the referee! João Lucas Amaral runs off the knock.
60.49
Bruno Cárdenas hits a low pass to Renato Ortega. Renato Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Aravena.
61.48
Martín Vega comes in with a late challenge on Agustín Silva. Martín Vega is warned by the referee! Agustín Silva runs off the knock.
63.43
Bruno Cárdenas passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Renato Ortega. Renato Ortega plays a one-two with Diego Lagos and rushes in on goal... Renato Ortega comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
67.35
Favio Williams flicks a high pass forward. Agustín Silva controls it well on his chest. Agustín Silva flicks a high pass forward. Esteban Cortés collects the pass. Esteban Cortés knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nelson Vigil.
71.53
Samuel Altafini sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Altafini makes a probing pass between the defence to Esteban Cortés. Nuno Jiménez hacks Esteban Cortés from behind! Esteban Cortés appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
72.37
Agustín Silva receives the ball from a throw-in from Samuel Altafini. Agustín Silva advances with the ball. Agustín Silva makes a great pass forward. Esteban Cortés runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
78.08
José Vidal threads a neat ball through to Pedro Orellana. Pedro Orellana knocks in a cross ball towards Esteban Cortés. Esteban Cortés powers a header at goal but somehow Javier Figueroa manages to keep it out.
79.16
Agustín Silva threads the ball through to Esteban Cortés. Esteban Cortés knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Jiménez.
81.05
Bruno Cárdenas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renato Ortega. Renato Ortega edges inside the box! Renato Ortega comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Diego Ruiz manages to gather it comfortably.
83.08
Diego Rodríguez threads the ball through to Bruno Cárdenas. With great vision, Bruno Cárdenas plays the ball forward to Renato Ortega. Renato Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Aravena.
84.53
Martín Vega changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Martín Vega whips in a cross ball towards Diego Lagos. Diego Lagos makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.5%
50.5%
Play Area
23.7%
48.5%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Renato Ortega of Deportes Copiapó

Match Ratings
1.Javier Figueroa (GK)
6
2.Diego Rodríguez (DEF)
6
3.Nuno Jiménez (DEF)
6
4.Nelson Vigil (DEF)
6
5.Federico Pereyra (DEF)
6
6.Martín Vega (MID)
7
7.Mateo Vidal (MID)yellow card
6
8.Bruno Cárdenas (MID)goal scored
9
9.Diego Lagos (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Sebastián Romero (ATT)
6
11.Renato Ortega (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Javier Bravo (GK)
0
13.Da Silva Chavez (MID)
0
14.Bastián Molina (MID)
0

1.Diego Ruiz (GK)
6
2.Favio Williams (DEF)
6
3.Gaspar Ramírez (DEF)
6
4.Juan Aravena (DEF)
6
5.Levi Iñacio (DEF)
6
6.João Lucas Amaral (MID)yellow card
5
7.Samuel Altafini (MID)
7
8.Agustín Silva (MID)
7
9.José Vidal (MID)
6
10.Esteban Cortés (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Orellana (ATT)
6
 
12.Juan Reyes (ATT)
0
13.Amaro Jara (ATT)
0
14.Carlos Fernández (ATT)
0