Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Municipal de La Cisterna where Palestino play host to Defensor Casablanca. A crowd of 18,380 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Palestino are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Defensor Casablanca appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Avril Barrera.


0.00
Defensor Casablanca kick off!
2.53
Patricio Reggi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Bilica. Nuno Bilica passes the ball forward to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Agustin Esquivel. Agustin Esquivel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Fernando Flores.
6.24
Diego Navarro makes a simple pass to Nuno Bilica. Nuno Bilica flicks the ball to his team mate, Agustin Esquivel. Agustin Esquivel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mateo Pino.
9.53
Santiago Leonardo flicks a high pass forward to Joaquín Reyes who brings the ball under control. Joaquín Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Fernando Flores had no chance!! Goal for Palestino!
14.55
Augusto Ronaldo passes the ball forward to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
15.51
Santiago Leonardo threads a neat ball through to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ángel Medina.
27.10
Thomas Olivares hits a low pass to Augusto Ronaldo. Augusto Ronaldo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Agustin Esquivel. Agustin Esquivel tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.57
Augusto Ronaldo threads the ball through to Agustin Esquivel. Agustin Esquivel knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
32.42
Ángel Medina threads the ball through to Gabriel Bravo. Gabriel Bravo flicks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Leandro. Lucas Leandro edges inside the box! Lucas Leandro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Ferreira smothers it!
33.44
Augusto Ronaldo hacks Jacob Elcock from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacob Elcock stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.45
Augusto Ronaldo threads the ball through to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.08
Jacob Elcock darts forward. Jacob Elcock finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
42.03
Mateo Pino plays the ball forward to Jacob Elcock. Jacob Elcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Lagos. Thomas Lagos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matheus Pereira.
44.06
Gabriel Bravo hits a low pass to Ricardo Méndez. Ricardo Méndez shoots from 25 yards but somehow Leonardo Ferreira manages to keep it out.
45.00
Nuno Bilica hacks Gabriel Bravo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gabriel Bravo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Palestino appear unchanged since the first half. Defensor Casablanca appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.

45.00
Palestino kick off and get the second half underway!
48.04
Gabriel Bravo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henrique Garza. Henrique Garza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Leonardo Ferreira. Excellent save.
57.33
Nuno Bilica threads a neat ball through to Agustin Esquivel. Agustin Esquivel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mateo Pino.
59.24
Diego Navarro hits a low pass to Nuno Bilica. Nuno Bilica threads a neat ball through to Joaquín Reyes. Joaquín Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Agustin Esquivel. Agustin Esquivel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.05
Gabriel Bravo flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Lagos who brings the ball under control. Thomas Lagos lofts in a cross ball towards Henrique Garza. Henrique Garza finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Leonardo Ferreira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.33
Diego Navarro sees a break and surges forward. Diego Navarro knocks the ball to his team mate, Agustin Esquivel. Agustin Esquivel shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
65.32
Showing composure, Augusto Ronaldo plays the ball forward to Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Fernando Flores manages to gather it.
67.00
Augusto Ronaldo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro knocks the ball forward to Agustin Esquivel but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.17
Augusto Ronaldo flicks a high pass forward. Joaquín Reyes controls it well on his chest. Joaquín Reyes whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
73.48
Santiago Leonardo makes a beautiful solo run. Santiago Leonardo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Flores who gathers it comfortably.
77.19
Palestino have made a substitution with Cristián Soto replacing Gabriel Castro .
85.50
Santiago Leonardo takes a quick throw-in. Augusto Ronaldo threads a neat ball through to Agustin Esquivel. Agustin Esquivel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Romero.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 67.1232876712329 vs 32.8767123287671
Play Area
Home team third: 21.92%, Midfield: 46.58%, Away team third: 31.51%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Castro of Palestino

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
6
4. Diego Navarro (DEF)
7
6
8
7. Nuno Bilica (MID)
6
8
6
11. Gabriel Castro (ATT)
9

0
13. Victor Salinas (MID)
0
14. Cristián Soto (ATT)
6

2. Ángel Medina (DEF)
6
3. Dennis Cruz (DEF)
6
4. Mateo Pino (DEF)
6
6
6. Jacob Elcock (MID)
6
7. Gabriel Bravo (MID)
7
8. Thomas Lagos (ATT)
7
6
10. Lucas Leandro (ATT)
6
11. Henrique Garza (ATT)
9

12. Miguel Cuevas (MID)
0
13. León Salinas (MID)
0