Chile vs. Bolivia: A thrilling match with a Bolivian victory
Santiago de Chile, September 10, 2024 – Chile and Bolivia played a vibrant encounter at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos, valid for the group stage of the South American World Cup Qualifiers for 2026. Despite Chile’s dominance in possession and shots, Bolivia emerged victorious with a final score of 2-1.
The first half was marked by an intense pace and emotions on both sides. In the 13th minute, Carlos Algaranaz opened the scoring for Bolivia, taking advantage of a precise pass from Roberto Fernández. Chile responded in the 39th minute with a goal from Eduardo Vargas, who capitalized on a gap in the Bolivian defense. However, the Chilean joy was short-lived, as Miguelito scored the second goal for Bolivia in the 45th minute, leaving the score at 2-1 at the end of the first half.
In the second half, both teams sought the goal, but the Bolivian defense held strong. Chile had more possession and shots on goal, but effectiveness was on Bolivia’s side. The match ended with a victory for the Bolivians, who added three important points on their path to World Cup qualification.
Statistics:
* Chile: 75% possession, 17 shots (5 on target, 9 off target), 8 corners, 11 fouls, 4 yellow cards.
* Bolivia: 25% possession, 5 shots (2 on target, 1 off target), 2 corners, 10 fouls, 3 yellow cards.
Key events:
* Minute 8: Yellow card for Pablo Díaz (Chile)
* Minute 13: Goal by Carlos Algaranaz (Bolivia)
* Minute 21: Yellow card for Romel Quiñónez (Bolivia)
* Minute 39: Goal by Eduardo Vargas (Chile)
* Minute 41: Yellow card for Marcelo Suárez (Bolivia)
* Minute 41: Yellow card for Erick Pulgar (Chile)
* Minute 45: Goal by Miguelito (Bolivia)
* Minute 89: Yellow card for Roberto Fernández (Bolivia)
* Minute 89: Yellow card for Mauricio Catalán (Chile)
* Minute 90: Yellow card for Gonzalo Suazo (Chile)
Match details:
* Date: September 10, 2024
* City: Santiago de Chile
* Stadium: Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos
* Referee: Juan Gabriel Benitez (Paraguay)
* League: South American World Cup Qualifiers 2026
* Round: Group Stage – Matchday 8
Substitutions chile: at minute 35 V. Pizarro came in and B. Brereton Diaz went out., at minute 61 Jean David came in and V. Davila went out., at minute 61 G. Tapia came in and D. Osorio went out.
Substitutions bolivia: at minute 45 G. Viscarra came in and C. Lampe went out., at minute 67 Y. Rocha came in and Miguelito went out., at minute 90 V. Cuellar came in and R. Tome went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Chile
Titulares:
Bolivia
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