Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at San Carlos de Apoquindo where Barnechea play host to Defensor Casablanca. A crowd of 15,903 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Barnechea are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Defensor Casablanca appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Benjamín Alarcón.


0.00
Barnechea kick off the first half!
2.18
Cristian Vega comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Barron. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Barron stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.51
António Dominguez makes a probing pass to Felipe Flores. Felipe Flores knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benjamín Silva.
6.23
Pablo Barron threads a neat ball through to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado knocks in a cross ball towards Tomás Figueroa. Tomás Figueroa knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Matías Soto reads it well. Nice keeping!
9.20
José Vergara flicks a high pass forward to Cristian Vega who brings the ball under control. Cristian Vega brings the ball forward. Cristian Vega finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
10.44
Benjamín Silva deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Benjamín Castillo. Benjamín Castillo sees a break and surges forward. Benjamín Castillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.14
Jorge D. Montoya passes the ball forward to Cristóbal Espinoza. Cristóbal Espinoza shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
15.57
Benjamín Castillo makes a probing pass to Tomás Figueroa. Tomás Figueroa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolás Guerrero.
20.04
Pablo Pino advances with the ball. Pablo Pino threads a neat ball through to Cristóbal Espinoza. Cristóbal Espinoza shoots from 25 yards but somehow Matías Soto manages to keep it out.
27.29
Jorge D. Montoya flicks a high pass forward to Benjamín Castillo who brings the ball under control. Benjamín Castillo passes the ball forward to Javier Venegas. Javier Venegas knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matías Soto who gathers it comfortably.
30.56
Santiago Castro passes the ball forward to Pablo Barron. Pablo Barron sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Defensor Casablanca are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.55
Pablo Pino makes a probing pass to Benjamín Castillo. Benjamín Castillo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Javier Venegas. Javier Venegas knocks in a cross ball towards Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Pablo Barron hits a low pass to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado knocks in a cross ball towards Cristóbal Espinoza. Cristóbal Espinoza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Barnechea appear unchanged since the first half. Defensor Casablanca have changed their lineup with Luis Gallese replacing Cristóbal Espinoza and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. The Defensor Casablanca players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Defensor Casablanca kick off and get the second half underway!
47.40
Luis Gallese sees Tomás Figueroa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomás Figueroa shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.30
Luis Gallese flicks a high pass forward. Javier Venegas holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Javier Venegas knocks in a cross ball towards Tomás Figueroa. Tomás Figueroa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Matías Soto punches it away to safety.
54.20
With some swift thinking, Benjamín Silva plays the ball forward to Máximo Maldonado. Máximo Maldonado threads the ball through to Benjamín Castillo. Benjamín Castillo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by José Vergara.
60.26
Defensor Casablanca have made a substitution with Paolo Cortez replacing Máximo Maldonado .
63.42
Pablo Pino catches António Dominguez on the ankles. The referee calls over Pablo Pino and shows him a yellow card! António Dominguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.45
Seeing Javier Venegas's run, Pablo Barron quickly throws the ball into his path. Javier Venegas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Barron. Pablo Barron knocks in a cross ball towards Javier Venegas. Javier Venegas directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Matías Soto. Excellent save.
72.21
Nicolás Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Flores. Felipe Flores tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.40
Defensor Casablanca have made a substitution with Francisco Guzmán replacing Benjamín Silva .
78.48
Felipe Flores barges into Pablo Pino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Pino grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.59
Jorge D. Montoya runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jorge D. Montoya knocks in a cross ball towards Javier Venegas. Javier Venegas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.11
Alexander Pino catches Javier Venegas on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Javier Venegas gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.45
Benjamín Castillo comes in with a late challenge on Cristian Vega. Benjamín Castillo is shown the yellow card! Cristian Vega carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.35
Alexander Pino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mateo Silva. Mateo Silva advances with the ball. Mateo Silva lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Flores. Felipe Flores rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
Cristian Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rubén Valadez. Rubén Valadez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Guzmán.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 3 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 33.75 vs 66.25
Play Area
Home team third: 33.75%, Midfield: 46.25%, Away team third: 20.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cristóbal Espinoza of Defensor Casablanca

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Matías Soto (GK)
9
6
3. José Vergara (DEF)
6
4. André Cano (DEF)
6
6. Mateo Silva (MID)
7
6
8. Cristian Vega (MID)
6
10. Felipe Flores (ATT)
5

12. Luis Maldonado (MID)
0
0

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

12. Paolo Cortez (MID)
6
14. Luis Gallese (ATT)
6