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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Regional de Antofagasta where Antofagasta play host to Defensor Casablanca. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Antofagasta are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Defensor Casablanca appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tomás Sáez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Antofagasta are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Defensor Casablanca appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tomás Sáez.
0.00
0-0Antofagasta kick off the first half!
3.20
0-0Matías Ramírez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristóbal García. Cristóbal García controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Humberto Ramirez through on goal. Humberto Ramirez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
8.29
0-0Cristóbal García chips the ball to his team mate, Humberto Ramirez. Humberto Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.37
0-0With great vision, Christian Tapia plays the ball forward to Cristóbal García. Cristóbal García lofts in a cross ball towards Humberto Ramirez. Humberto Ramirez whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Billy Ward.
11.01
0-0It's a corner kick. Christian Tapia kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Cristóbal García strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.30
0-0Simón Maldonado catches Christian Tapia on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Christian Tapia stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.44
Matías Ramírez kicks a strong pass forward to Facundo Poblete. Facundo Poblete whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Valdés. With a superhuman jump, Lucas Valdés connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.29
Matías Ramírez hits a low pass to Christian Tapia. Christian Tapia tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.09
Óscar Arrascaita hits a low pass to Claudio D. Castroman. Claudio D. Castroman lofts in a cross ball towards Facundo Leiva. Facundo Leiva heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.28
Luciano Vasquez sees space and advances. Luciano Vasquez knocks the ball forward to Claudio D. Castroman. Claudio D. Castroman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emilio Núñez.
38.10
Emilio Núñez sees Christian Tapia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Christian Tapia flicks a high pass forward to Lucas Valdés who brings the ball under control. Lucas Valdés knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luciano Vasquez.
40.24
0-1Thomas Morales threads a neat ball through to Cristóbal García. Cristóbal García flicks a high ball forward to Matías Ramírez who takes it down. Matías Ramírez whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Valdés. Lucas Valdés makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
Óscar Arrascaita barges into Christian Tapia. Óscar Arrascaita is shown the yellow card! Christian Tapia runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Antofagasta appear unchanged since the first half. Defensor Casablanca also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Defensor Casablanca kick off!
51.51
Luciano Vasquez catches Lucas Valdés on the ankles. The referee calls over Luciano Vasquez and shows him a yellow card! Lucas Valdés runs off the knock.
60.07
0-1Defensor Casablanca have made a substitution with Nelson Ibarra replacing Lucas Valdés and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
63.44
Cristóbal García flicks a high pass forward to Facundo Poblete who brings the ball under control. Facundo Poblete plays a scrappy one-two with Nelson Ibarra and stumbles forward towards the goal... Facundo Poblete makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
67.06
0-1Cristóbal García hacks Óscar Arrascaita from behind! The referee calls over Cristóbal García and shows him a yellow card! Óscar Arrascaita carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.44
Christian Tapia flicks a high pass forward. Cristóbal García holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristóbal García shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cristóbal García!
73.36
Vicente Espinoza sweeps the ball long. Matías Ramírez shoots from outside the area. Billy Ward gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
77.01
Defensor Casablanca have made 2 substitutions with Javier Rojas replacing Thomas Morales and Cristián Donoso replacing Matías Ramírez .
81.08
0-2Simón Maldonado comes in with a late challenge on Emilio Núñez. Simón Maldonado is given a warning by the referee! Emilio Núñez stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.34
Óscar Arrascaita kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio D. Castroman. Claudio D. Castroman knocks in a cross ball towards Óscar Arrascaita. Óscar Arrascaita makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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 Cristóbal García of Defensor Casablanca |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy Ward (GK)
7
2. Bruno Pino (DEF)
6
3. Luciano Vasquez (DEF)
6
4. Pablo Rodríguez (DEF)
6
5. Julio César Didi (DEF)
6
6. Simón Maldonado (MID)
4
7. Óscar Arrascaita (MID)
6
8. Claudio D. Castroman (ATT)
6
9. Javier Blanco (ATT)
6
10. Juan Díaz (ATT)
6
11. Facundo Leiva (ATT)
6
12. Luis Rojas (DEF)
0
13. Alonso Henríquez (MID)
0
14. Everett Ross (ATT)
0
1. Facundo Ortiz (GK)
6
2. Thomas Vargas (DEF)
6
3. Thomas Morales (DEF)
6
4. Emilio Núñez (DEF)
6
5. Vicente Espinoza (DEF)
6
6. Matías Ramírez (MID)
8
7. Cristóbal García (MID)
9
8. Christian Tapia (MID)
7
9. Humberto Ramirez (ATT)
6
10. Lucas Valdés (ATT)
8
11. Facundo Poblete (ATT)
6
12. Javier Rojas (DEF)
6
13. Nelson Ibarra (ATT)
6
14. Cristián Donoso (MID)
6