Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Luis Valenzuela Hermosilla where Deportes Copiapó play host to Santiago Wanderers. 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 Santiago Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bravo.


0.00
The first half starts with Santiago Wanderers kicking off!
2.45
Bruno Cárdenas flicks a high pass forward to Sebastián Romero who brings the ball under control. Sebastián Romero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henrique Alonso.
4.18
Nuno Jiménez knocks the ball to his team mate, Mateo Vidal. Mateo Vidal makes a simple pass to Sebastián Romero. Sebastián Romero shoots from outside the area but is denied by Lucas Núñez. Excellent save.
10.21
Joaquín Williams kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Carrasco. Alexander Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Nicolás Gallardo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolás Gallardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.58
Bruno Cárdenas runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bruno Cárdenas lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastián Romero. Sebastián Romero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.53
Bruno Cárdenas chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Romero. Sebastián Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Renato Ortega. Renato Ortega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.22
José Moreno passes the ball forward to Renato Jiménez. Renato Jiménez shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.22
Joaquín Williams advances with the ball. Joaquín Williams sees Nicolás Gallardo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolás Gallardo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Javier Figueroa who gathers it comfortably.
28.51
Henrique Alonso threads the ball through to Gabriel San Martín. Gabriel San Martín flicks a high pass forward. Nicolás Gallardo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolás Gallardo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.57
Nelson Vigil clumsily knocks into Renato Jiménez. The referee warns Nelson Vigil to calm down! Renato Jiménez stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.20
Nuno Jiménez clumsily knocks into Renato Jiménez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Renato Jiménez stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.13
Alexander Carrasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renato Jiménez. Renato Jiménez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.57
Mateo Vidal chips the ball to his team mate, Diego Lagos. Diego Lagos lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastián Romero. Sebastián Romero flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Jon Rivera makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Renato Jiménez. Renato Jiménez knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolás Gallardo. Nicolás Gallardo flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
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. Santiago Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Deportes Copiapó start the second half!
47.27
Bruno Cárdenas clumsily knocks into José Moreno. Bruno Cárdenas is given a warning by the referee! José Moreno carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.40
Diego Rodríguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martín Vega. Martín Vega flicks a high pass forward. Sebastián Romero controls it well on his chest. Sebastián Romero whips in a cross ball towards Renato Ortega. Renato Ortega is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.47
Martín Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Lagos. Diego Lagos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Henrique Alonso.
61.04
Carlos Bustos makes a strong solo run forward. Carlos Bustos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renato Ortega. Renato Ortega knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Camilo Zuniga.
65.30
Martín Vega comes in with a late challenge on Jon Rivera. Martín Vega is given a warning by the referee! Jon Rivera runs off the knock.
67.45
Jon Rivera threads a neat ball through to Nicolás Gallardo. Nicolás Gallardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renato Jiménez but the linesman indicates offside!
78.30
Mateo Vidal flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastián Romero. Sebastián Romero shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
79.04
Henrique Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Carrasco. Alexander Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Renato Jiménez. Renato Jiménez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.25
Nuno Jiménez runs forward with the ball. Nuno Jiménez makes a simple pass to Sebastián Romero. Sebastián Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Diego Lagos. Diego Lagos beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.03
Nelson Vigil threads a neat ball through to Bruno Cárdenas. Bruno Cárdenas threads a neat ball through to Diego Lagos. Diego Lagos plays a scrappy one-two with Renato Ortega and stumbles forward towards the goal... Henrique Alonso barges into Diego Lagos. Diego Lagos appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
85.58
Nuno Jiménez launches a long ball forward into the other half. Renato Ortega tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.07
Nuno Jiménez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Cárdenas. Bruno Cárdenas flicks a high ball forward to Renato Ortega who takes it down. Renato Ortega shoots from long range but somehow Lucas Núñez manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
27.5%
45%
27.5%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Cárdenas of Deportes Copiapó

Match Ratings