3 – 2
“Cristian Morales heads home from a corner to give O'Higgins an early lead”
“Fernando Zampedri converts from the penalty spot to put Católica ahead 2-1 after Morales had cancelled out his earlier equalizer”
Pivotal“Arnaldo Castillo levels the score at 2-2, completing his brace after O'Higgins pushed hard for an equalizer”
Pivotal“Substitute Martín Gómez fires home the winner in the closing minutes after a flurry of corners, sealing a dramatic comeback for Católica”
Pivotal
Universidad Católica
O'Higgins
Outstanding performance
Universidad Católica•GoalkeeperO'Higgins started the brighter side and should have had the game further under control given their dominance in possession (56%) and shots on target (9 to 5), but Católica's clinical edge in front of goal proved decisive. Cristian Morales's early header and Arnaldo Castillo's brace kept the visitors in front for long periods, yet Zampedri's two goals either side of half-time and a stoppage-time Martín Gómez finish off the bench turned the tie on its head. The match was littered with cards - eight in total, mostly from niggly fouls and flashpoints around the 38-41 minute mark - reflecting the game's increasingly fractious tone as both sides pushed for control. For Católica, sitting mid-table and battling to justify a position at odds with their underlying stats, this comeback win offers a timely lift; for O'Higgins, wasting a two-goal cushion built on the run of play will sting heading into their next fixture.
How entertaining was this match?
Corner awarded.
Thiago Vecino Berriel takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
On comes Martin Maturana, off goes Juan Leiva.
Tomas Aviles comes on for Felipe Ogaz.
Carlos Agustin Farias is substituted off for Sebastian Flores.
Substitution: Daniel Gonzalez comes on for Jimmy Martinez.
Shot - Martin Gomez Head Shot Goal
Fernando Zampedri takes a left-footed shot but misses.
assist: Justo Giani
Goal! Martin Gomez scores to make it 3-2, assisted by Justo Giani.
Matias Palavecino takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Cristian Morales attempts a header, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Alfred Canales takes a left-footed shot but misses.
On comes Martin Gomez, and off goes Alfred Canales.
Matias Palavecino takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Rodrigo Godoy comes on for Santiago Toloza.
Walter Bou takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Arnaldo Castillo's header is saved.
Shot - Walter Bou Head Shot Missed
Corner awarded.
Santiago TolozaYellow CardSantiago Toloza receives a yellow card.
Arnaldo CastilloShot - Arnaldo Castillo Head Shot Goal
Corner awarded.
assist: Santiago Toloza
Goal! Arnaldo Castillo scores to make it 2-2, assisted by Santiago Toloza.
Juan Leiva takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Yellow card issued to Sebastian Flores.
Jimmy Martinez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Thiago Vecino Berriel comes on for Ignacio Schor.
Matias Palavecino is on, and Diego Corral is off.
Justo Giani comes on for Clemente Montes.
Diego Corral takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Felipe Ogaz takes a left-footed shot but misses.
First half ends with a score of 2-1.
Alan Robledo attempts a header but misses the shot.
Alan Robledo takes a header shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Walter Bou takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Corner awarded.
Sebastian Flores takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Walter BouYellow CardWalter Bou receives a yellow card.
Goal in the penalty shootout! Fernando Zampedri scores, making it 2-1.
Nicolas GarridoYellow CardNicolas Garrido receives a yellow card.
Fernando ZampedriFernando Zampedri takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Alan Robledo receives a yellow card.
Arnaldo CastilloVAR decision results in a disallowed goal due to a foul by Arnaldo Castillo.
Arnaldo CastilloShot - Arnaldo Castillo Head Shot Goal
Walter Bou takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Goal! Arnaldo Castillo scores, bringing the score to 1-2, assisted by Walter Bou.
Walter Bou takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Agustin Garcia takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Ignacio Schor takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Corner awarded.
Fernando ZampedriShot by Fernando Zampedri with his left foot results in a goal.
Goal! Fernando Zampedri scores, making it 1-1.
Fernando Zampedri takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Yellow card shown to Jimmy Martinez.
Cristian MoralesShot - Cristian Morales Head Shot Goal
assist: Santiago Toloza
Goal! Cristian Morales scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Santiago Toloza.
Corner awarded.
Alfred Canales takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Eugenio Mena Reveco takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Juan Ignacio Lara Luco.
Universidad Católica look to keep their push for a top continental spot alive against a wounded O'Higgins side that has managed just one league win in their last several outings. With La Franja third in the table and the Rancagüinos mired near the bottom half, this San Carlos de Apoquindo clash looks like a clear opportunity for the hosts.
