Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Carlos Dittborn where San Marcos de Arica play host to Defensor Casablanca. A crowd of 20,446 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
San Marcos de Arica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Defensor Casablanca appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Facundo Guzmán.


0.00
Defensor Casablanca get the match underway!
2.33
Benjamín Silva threads the ball through to Pablo Barron. Pablo Barron passes the ball forward to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.28
Máximo Maldonado makes an attacking run forward. Máximo Maldonado runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Máximo Maldonado provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Pablo Sepúlveda!
8.11
Lourenço Lara sees Felipe Delacruz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Felipe Delacruz finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
14.06
Benjamín Silva threads a neat ball through to Pablo Barron. Pablo Barron surges forward with the ball. Pablo Barron whips in a cross ball towards Cristóbal Espinoza. Cristóbal Espinoza makes a deft header but is denied by Pablo Sepúlveda. Excellent save.
15.41
Lourenço Lara knocks the ball forward to André Campos. André Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge D. Montoya.
16.10
Jorge D. Montoya kicks a strong pass forward to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado takes it forward alone. Máximo Maldonado finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Máximo Maldonado plays the ball forward to Tomás Figueroa. Tomás Figueroa knocks the ball to his team mate, Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Pablo Sepúlveda has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.33
With a delightful solo run, Santiago Henríquez stretches the opposition's defence. Santiago Henríquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Santiago Núñez gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
28.44
André Campos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. André Campos passes the ball forward to Benjamín Valenzuela. Benjamín Silva comes in with a late challenge on Benjamín Valenzuela. Benjamín Valenzuela appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. San Marcos de Arica appear unchanged since the first half. Defensor Casablanca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Defensor Casablanca players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and San Marcos de Arica kick off!
47.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.49
Benjamín Castillo flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Figueroa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomás Figueroa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Sepúlveda who gathers it comfortably.
60.11
Defensor Casablanca have made 2 substitutions with José Brown replacing Francisco Guzmán and Hugo Nunez replacing Máximo Maldonado and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
61.13
Hugo Nunez sees Cristóbal Espinoza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristóbal Espinoza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Sepúlveda who gathers it comfortably.
63.20
Ian Uribe threads a neat ball through to Santiago Henríquez. Santiago Henríquez knocks in a cross ball towards André Campos. André Campos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Santiago Núñez manages to keep it out.
65.07
With imagination, Ian Uribe picks a pass forward to André Campos. André Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by José Brown.
67.20
Emiliano Santiago threads a neat ball through to Lourenço Lara. Lourenço Lara knocks the ball to his team mate, André Campos. André Campos flicks a high pass forward. Benjamín Valenzuela controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Benjamín Silva hacks Benjamín Valenzuela from behind! Benjamín Valenzuela appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
75.41
Cristóbal Romero comes in with a late challenge on Tomás Figueroa. The referee calls over Cristóbal Romero and shows him a yellow card! Tomás Figueroa stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.19
Defensor Casablanca have made a substitution with Luis Gallese replacing Cristóbal Espinoza .
78.28
Emiliano Santiago flicks a high pass forward. Santiago Henríquez controls it well on his chest. Santiago Henríquez threads a neat ball through to Benjamín Valenzuela. Benjamín Valenzuela lofts in a cross ball towards André Campos. André Campos makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.37
Emiliano Santiago flicks a high ball forward to Lourenço Lara who takes it down. Lourenço Lara passes the ball forward to Benjamín Valenzuela. Benjamín Valenzuela whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Delacruz. Felipe Delacruz rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Pablo Pino is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
85.21
Ian Uribe takes it forward alone. Ian Uribe finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.13
Santiago Henríquez darts forward. Santiago Henríquez whips in a cross ball towards André Campos. André Campos powers a header at goal. Pablo Pino steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.5454545454545 vs 45.4545454545455
Play Area
Home team third: 22.73%, Midfield: 51.52%, Away team third: 25.76%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Máximo Maldonado of Defensor Casablanca

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Pablo Pino (DEF)
6
6
6
9. Pablo Barron (MID)
6
10. Tomás Figueroa (ATT)
7

12. Hugo Nunez (MID)
6
13. José Brown (MID)
6
14. Luis Gallese (ATT)
6