Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Monumental David Arellano where Colo Colo play Defensa y Justicia in this Copa Libertadores game. A crowd of 19,952 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colo Colo are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Defensa y Justicia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Agustin Padilla.


0.00
The first half starts with Colo Colo kicking off!
2.36
Simón Farías makes a simple pass to Ricardo Díaz. Ricardo Díaz passes the ball forward to Simón Farías. Simón Farías shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
4.06
Ángel Angulo clumsily knocks into Martín Valdano. Ángel Angulo is shown the yellow card! Martín Valdano stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.18
Franco Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolás Maldonado. Nicolás Maldonado whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Vásquez. Gabriel Vásquez makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Colo Colo!
10.34
Nicolás Castillo barges into Ricardo Díaz. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Díaz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.57
Ángel Angulo makes a simple pass to Emilio Álvarez. Emilio Álvarez whips in a cross ball towards Simón Farías. Simón Farías is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Facundo Lemus happens to be in the right place to block it.
16.48
Franco Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Benjamín Palma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Benjamín Palma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.09
Martín Valdano passes the ball forward to Facundo Lemus. Facundo Lemus flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Husain who brings the ball under control. Thomas Husain knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franco Sandoval.
20.45
Simón Farías kicks a strong pass forward to Ángel Angulo. Ángel Angulo lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Díaz. Ricardo Díaz outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Joaquín Amaya manages to gather it.
21.12
Nicolás Maldonado catches Martín Valdano on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martín Valdano stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.41
Benjamín Palma threads a neat ball through to Facundo Lemus. Facundo Lemus whips in a cross ball towards Juan Martín Vásquez. Juan Martín Vásquez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Pablo Coimbra didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
26.41
Facundo Lemus flicks a high ball forward to Nicolás Castillo who takes it down. Nicolás Castillo knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Martín Vásquez. Juan Martín Vásquez connects with a diving header but Franco Guerrero is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
27.48
Benjamín Palma flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Teixeira collects the pass. Bryan Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.53
Ricardo Díaz makes a simple pass to Emilio Álvarez. Emilio Álvarez whips in a cross ball towards Nicolás Maldonado. Nicolás Maldonado makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
39.34
Luís Trejo flicks a high pass forward. Bryan Teixeira collects the pass. Bryan Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Coimbra who gathers it comfortably.
40.48
Erwin Bejarano knocks the ball forward to Facundo Lemus. Facundo Lemus sees Bryan Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bryan Teixeira shoots from 20 yards. Pablo Coimbra gets down and covers it.
45.00
Franco Guerrero makes an attacking run forward. Franco Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Díaz but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Colo Colo appear unchanged since the first half. Defensa y Justicia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Defensa y Justicia kick off!
47.37
Ian Guzmán makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simón Farías. Simón Farías chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Vásquez. Gabriel Vásquez whips in a cross ball towards Nicolás Maldonado. Nicolás Maldonado finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Joaquín Amaya. Excellent save.
48.41
Simón Farías flicks a high pass forward. Emilio Álvarez collects the pass. Emilio Álvarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Erwin Bejarano.
51.57
Erwin Bejarano knocks the ball forward to Facundo Lemus. Facundo Lemus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Teixeira. Bryan Teixeira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franco Guerrero.
55.09
Rui Giraldo advances with the ball. Rui Giraldo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Guzmán.
60.41
Simón Farías sees Ricardo Díaz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Díaz shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.33
Simón Farías decides to run forward with the ball. Simón Farías knocks in a cross ball towards Emilio Álvarez. Emilio Álvarez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Joaquín Amaya reads it well. Fabulous save!
66.17
Ricardo Díaz makes a probing pass to Simón Farías. Simón Farías whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Vásquez. Gabriel Vásquez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Rui Giraldo!
67.27
Simón Farías knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Díaz. Ricardo Díaz passes the ball forward to Nicolás Maldonado. Nicolás Maldonado tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Joaquín Amaya.
71.09
Gabriel Vásquez flicks a high pass forward to Ángel Angulo who brings the ball under control. Ángel Angulo makes a probing pass to Emilio Álvarez but he's offside!
75.18
Rui Giraldo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bryan Teixeira. Bryan Teixeira shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
77.09
Benjamín Palma flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Giraldo. Rui Giraldo knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Husain. Thomas Husain directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pablo Coimbra didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.28
Benjamín Palma barges into Simón Farías. Benjamín Palma is shown the yellow card! Simón Farías runs off the knock.
84.23
With imagination, Benjamín Palma picks a pass forward to Bryan Teixeira. Bryan Teixeira shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
85.07
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
89.04
Ricardo Díaz chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Vásquez. Gabriel Vásquez shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
90.00
Thomas Husain hacks Ian Guzmán from behind! The referee calls over Thomas Husain and warns him to calm down! Ian Guzmán hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 3 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.4252873563218 vs 50.5747126436782
Play Area
Home team third: 27.59%, Midfield: 43.68%, Away team third: 28.74%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Vásquez of Colo Colo

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
6
4. Ian Guzmán (DEF)
6
6
6. Ricardo Díaz (MID)
7
9
9. Ángel Angulo (ATT)
5
10. Emilio Álvarez (ATT)
6

12. Juan Wilson (MID)
0
0
0

6
3. Luís Trejo (DEF)
6
6
5. Rui Giraldo (MID)
7
6
7. Facundo Lemus (MID)
7
9. Thomas Husain (ATT)
6
10. Bryan Teixeira (ATT)
6

12. Franco Crespo (ATT)
0
13. Julián Vergara (DEF)
0
14. Patricio Sosa (ATT)
0