Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Municipal de Concepción where Universidad de Concepción play host to O Higgins FC in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Universidad de Concepción and O Higgins FC are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cristóbal Carvajal.


0.00
O Higgins FC kick off and get the first half underway!
2.45
José Jiménez flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Ramírez easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Ramírez flicks a high pass forward to David Soto who brings the ball under control. David Soto passes the ball forward to Pablo Carvajal. Pablo Carvajal makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Juan Soto manages to keep it out.
4.54
Daniel Escamilla comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Carvajal. The referee calls over Daniel Escamilla and warns him to calm down! Pablo Carvajal runs off the knock.
8.44
Tomás Molina threads a neat ball through to Daniel Escamilla. Daniel Escamilla knocks the ball forward to Martín Vega. Martín Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Julián Sanhueza. Julián Sanhueza side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.17
León Sanhueza knocks the ball to his team mate, Franco San Martín. Franco San Martín knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Vargas.
21.16
Felipe Vargas flicks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Pizarro. Maximiliano Pizarro knocks the ball forward to Daniel Escamilla. Daniel Escamilla makes a probing pass to Martín Vega but he's offside!
26.04
Felipe Vargas surges forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Felipe Vargas stretches the opposition's defence. Felipe Vargas shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
28.37
León Sanhueza clumsily knocks into Tomás Molina. The referee calls over León Sanhueza and shows him a yellow card! Tomás Molina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.14
Damián Yáñez threads a neat ball through to León Sanhueza. León Sanhueza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Maximiliano Martínez.
34.59
Pablo Carvajal hacks Maximiliano Pizarro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maximiliano Pizarro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.48
Showing composure, Lucas Pizarro plays the ball forward to Pedro Toro. Pedro Toro makes a probing pass to Martín Vega. Martín Vega whips in a cross ball towards Julián Sanhueza. Julián Sanhueza makes a looping header on goal but somehow Pablo Ramírez happens to be in the right place to block it.
39.58
Universidad de Concepción are in full control of this game.
42.15
Tomás Molina threads a neat ball through to Lucas Pizarro. Lucas Pizarro flicks a high pass forward. Martín Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martín Vega lofts in a cross ball towards Julián Sanhueza. Julián Sanhueza rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Maximiliano Pizarro knocks the ball forward to Julián Sanhueza. Julián Sanhueza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vicente García.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Universidad de Concepción appear unchanged since the first half. O Higgins FC also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Universidad de Concepción get the second half underway!
49.24
Damián Yáñez knocks the ball to his team mate, Franco San Martín. Franco San Martín shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.19
Lucas Pizarro surges forward with the ball. Lucas Pizarro shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.43
Pedro Toro chips the ball to his team mate, Lucas Pizarro. Lucas Pizarro advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Lucas Pizarro provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.52
Damián Yáñez darts forward. Damián Yáñez knocks in a cross ball towards Franco San Martín. Franco San Martín outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just off target!
69.23
Maximiliano Martínez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Maximiliano Martínez knocks the ball forward to Julián Sanhueza but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.19
Tomás Molina flicks a high pass forward. Julián Sanhueza collects the pass. Julián Sanhueza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.21
León Sanhueza clumsily knocks into Mateo Gómez. León Sanhueza is given a warning by the referee! Mateo Gómez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.13
Julián Sanhueza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julián Sanhueza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vicente García.
81.41
Felipe Vargas flicks a high pass forward. Maximiliano Pizarro collects the pass. Maximiliano Pizarro flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Toro. Pedro Toro shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
Maximiliano Pizarro sees Julián Sanhueza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julián Sanhueza shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 66.2790697674419 vs 33.7209302325581
Play Area
Home team third: 27.91%, Midfield: 46.51%, Away team third: 25.58%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julián Sanhueza of Universidad de Concepción

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Juan Soto (GK)
6
3. Tomás Molina (DEF)
7
4. Mateo Gómez (DEF)
6
5. Felipe Vargas (DEF)
8
6. Pedro Toro (MID)
6
7. Lucas Pizarro (MID)
8
10. Martín Vega (ATT)
8
9

12. Facundo Ortiz (GK)
0
13. Miguel Reyna (DEF)
0

1. Pablo Rivera (GK)
6
6
3. Damián Pino (DEF)
6
6
6
6. David Soto (MID)
6
5
7
11. León Sanhueza (ATT)
5

0
13. Juan Bustos (ATT)
0
14. Julián Donoso (DEF)
0