Deportes Copiapo vs. U. Católica: A convincing victory for the Cruzados
Deportes Copiapo hosted U. Católica in a vibrant match that ended with a convincing 5-1 victory for the Cruzados. The first half of the game was characterized by a frenetic pace, with early goals and expulsions.
Deportes Copiapo surprised everyone by opening the scoring in the 2nd minute with a goal by M. Quinteros, assisted by Y. A. Oyanedel Hernandez. However, the local team’s joy was short-lived, as Y. A. Oyanedel Hernandez received a yellow card in the 17th minute. U. Católica responded with a yellow card for L. Romero in the 24th minute and a goal by A. Canales in the 45th minute, assisted by L. Romero.
The second half began with two changes for both teams, but the expulsion of N. Vargas in the 40th minute left Deportes Copiapo with one man less. U. Católica took advantage of their numerical superiority and scored three more goals. C. Montes scored the third in the 63rd minute, assisted by C. Cuevas, followed by F. Zampedri in the 89th minute and G. Tapia in the 90th, both with assists from C. Cuevas.
The match was marred by an excess of cards, with four yellows for Deportes Copiapo and three for U. Católica, in addition to two reds for Deportes Copiapo. Despite the defeat, Deportes Copiapo showed a combative spirit, but U. Católica demonstrated their superiority on the field and earned a well-deserved victory.
Statistics:
U. Católica: 70% possession, 8 shots (5 on target, 2 off target), 4 corners, 12 fouls, 3 yellows, 0 reds
Deportes Copiapo: 30% possession, 7 shots (3 on target, 2 off target), 2 corners, 6 fouls, 4 yellows, 2 reds
Match Details:
* Date: September 25, 2024
* City: Santiago de Chile
* Stadium: Estadio Bicentenario Municipal de La Florida
* Referee: Hector Jona, Chile
* League: Primera División
* Season: 2024
* Round: Regular Season – 25
* Country: Chile
Substitutions u. catolica: at minute 29 A. Canales came in and A. Farias went out., at minute 46 J. Rossel came in and E. Mena went out., at minute 46 C. Cuevas came in and A. Parot went out., at minute 72 F. Arancibia came in and L. Romero went out., at minute 78 G. Kagelmacher came in and D. Gonzalez went out.
Substitutions deportes copiapo: at minute 35 F. Reynero came in and J. Gaete went out., at minute 45 D. Carrasco came in and J. Luna went out., at minute 66 M. Araya came in and F. Torres went out., at minute 66 I. Diaz came in and M. Quinteros went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
U. Catolica
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