Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at La Granja where Provincial Curicó Unido play Defensor Casablanca in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Provincial Curicó Unido are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Defensor Casablanca appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Agustín García.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Provincial Curicó Unido are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Defensor Casablanca appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Agustín García.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Defensor Casablanca kick off!
4.04
0-0Alexis Acosta threads the ball through to Nelson Ibarra. Nelson Ibarra kicks a strong pass forward to Uruguay Guerra but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.17
0-1Sergio Vega flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Escobedo controls it well on his chest. Hugo Escobedo runs straight at the defence! Hugo Escobedo tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.36
0-1Ignacio Pizarro comes in with a late challenge on Vicente Gonzales. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vicente Gonzales gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.19
0-1Jimmie Turner threads the ball through to Sergio Vega. Sergio Vega plays the ball forward to Nelson Ibarra who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nelson Ibarra provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.05
0-1Nicolás Bustos threads a neat ball through to Dinis Espinosa. Dinis Espinosa shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Daniel Soto!
24.32
Israel Vasquez advances with the ball. Israel Vasquez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Israel Vasquez lofts in a cross ball towards Amaro Fernández. Amaro Fernández connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.02
0-1Martín Guzmán flicks the ball to his team mate, Amaro Fernández. Amaro Fernández hits a low pass to Dinis Espinosa. Dinis Espinosa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luciano Vargas.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Provincial Curicó Unido appear unchanged since the first half. Defensor Casablanca also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Provincial Curicó Unido get the second half underway!
47.36
Ignacio Pizarro makes a probing pass to Uruguay Guerra. Uruguay Guerra shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.36
Javier Rojas makes a simple pass to Uruguay Guerra. Uruguay Guerra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andrés Bernal who gathers it comfortably.
60.04
0-1Defensor Casablanca have made 2 substitutions with Emilio Núñez replacing Alexis Acosta and Cristóbal García replacing Sergio Vega .
67.34
0-1Carlos Hernández barges into Jimmie Turner. The referee warns Carlos Hernández to calm down! Jimmie Turner runs off the knock.
71.55
Jimmie Turner laces a weighted ball forward to Uruguay Guerra. Uruguay Guerra shoots from long range but is denied by Andrés Bernal. Excellent save.
72.19
Ignacio Pizarro makes a beautiful solo run. Ignacio Pizarro controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Uruguay Guerra through on goal. Some good footwork from Uruguay Guerra provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.50
Nicolás Bustos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vicente Gonzales. Vicente Gonzales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dinis Espinosa. Dinis Espinosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.18
0-2Defensor Casablanca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
78.07
Carlos Hernández takes it forward alone. Carlos Hernández knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristóbal García.
79.04
Nicolás Bustos makes a simple pass to Israel Vasquez. Israel Vasquez decides to run forward with the ball. Israel Vasquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Javier Rojas.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Uruguay Guerra of Defensor Casablanca |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andrés Bernal (GK)
6
2. Jeremías Turdo (DEF)
6
3. Israel Vasquez (DEF)
8
4. Nicolás Bustos (DEF)
6
5. Martín Guzmán (DEF)
6
6. Vicente Gonzales (MID)
6
7. Amaro Fernández (MID)
6
8. Carlos Hernández (MID)
6
9. Ignacio Rodríguez (MID)
6
10. Thomas Maldonado (ATT)
6
11. Dinis Espinosa (ATT)
6
12. Rui Velasco (MID)
0
13. Ángel Cáceres (MID)
0
14. Cristóbal Romero (DEF)
0
1. Daniel Soto (GK)
6
2. Luciano Vargas (DEF)
6
3. Alexis Acosta (DEF)
6
4. Javier Rojas (DEF)
6
5. Vicente Espinoza (DEF)
6
6. Sergio Vega (MID)
7
7. Jimmie Turner (MID)
6
8. Ignacio Pizarro (MID)
8
9. Uruguay Guerra (ATT)
9
10. Nelson Ibarra (ATT)
6
11. Hugo Escobedo (ATT)
9
12. Emilio Núñez (DEF)
6
13. Humberto Ramirez (ATT)
0
14. Cristóbal García (MID)
6