“Francisco González scores from close range after a goalmouth scramble to give O'Higgins the lead”
Pivotal“Felipe Ogaz receives his second yellow card for a foul, leaving O'Higgins with ten men”
O'Higgins
Deportes Tolima
Outstanding performance
O'Higgins•MidfielderO'Higgins secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Deportes Tolima in this Copa Libertadores encounter, largely aided by their opponents' indiscipline. The match turned decisively in the 37th minute when Deportes Tolima's Kelvin Flórez received a second yellow card for a foul, forcing the Colombian side to play with ten men for over half the match. O'Higgins capitalized on their numerical advantage just before halftime through Francisco González, who converted from close range after a goalmouth scramble. The Chilean side managed the game well in the second half despite Felipe Ogaz's dismissal for a second yellow in the 81st minute, holding on for a valuable three points that boosts their continental campaign.
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Sebastián Guzmán from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
Higgins makes a substitution as Benjamín Schamine comes on to take the place of Arnaldo Castillo.
Higgins makes a substitution as Bastián Yáñez comes on to take the place of Martín Sarrafiore.
Higgins. Joaquín Tapia comes on to take the place of Francisco González.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Juan Torres comes on to take the place of Cristian Arrieta.
Higgins takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area after a swift counterattack.
Jader Valencia from Deportes Tolima tries to score with a header from the center of the penalty area, but his attempt is thwarted.
Higgins has been penalized for committing a serious foul.
Jersson González from Deportes Tolima is awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
Jersson González from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Higgins has given away a foul, resulting in a free kick for Anderson Angulo.
Corner kick awarded to Deportes Tolima after Juan Leiva allowed the ball to go out.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Cristian Arrieta from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Higgins is making a substitution; Thiago Vecino comes on for Bryan Rabello.
Higgins takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Neto Volpi makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The attempt was set up by Felipe Ogaz for Deportes Tolima.
Missed opportunity! Jan Angulo from Deportes Tolima took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
Higgins attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets deflected.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Higgins has given away a foul, with Cristian Arrieta being the one responsible.
Higgins takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Higgins attempts a header from the right side of the six-yard area, but it's deflected away. The cross was delivered by Francisco González.
Higgins. Anderson Angulo allowed the goal.
Higgins. The goal was allowed by Anderson Angulo.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Jader Valencia comes on to take the place of Adrián Parra.
Higgins takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide to the left.
Higgins takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it sails high and wide to the left. The opportunity was set up by a cross from Martín Sarrafiore.
Higgins takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's deflected. The attempt was set up by Juan Leiva.
Higgins attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard area, but it sailed high and to the right. The opportunity was set up by Bryan Rabello, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Higgins has allowed a goal, which was scored by Anderson Angulo.
Higgins earns a free kick in the offensive zone.
Adrián Parra - Deportes Tolima.
Higgins takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but his attempt is deflected. The pass came from Juan Leiva.
Corner kick awarded to Deportes Tolima after Luis Pavez allowed the ball to go out.
Jersson González from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Jersson González from Deportes Tolima is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Shean Barbosa comes on to take the place of Luis Sandoval.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Juan Mera comes on to take the place of Junior Hernández.
Higgins leads Deportes Tolima 1-0.
Higgins leads Deportes Tolima 1-0.
assist: Luis Pavez
Higgins takes a left-footed strike from just a few yards out.
Corner kick awarded to Deportes Tolima after Felipe Ogaz allowed the ball to go out of play.
The shot is denied. Brayan Rovira from Deportes Tolima tries to score with his right foot from the right side of the six-yard area, but his attempt is blocked. He was set up by Luis Sandoval.
Luis SandovalYellow CardLuis Sandoval from Deportes Tolima receives a yellow card.
Higgins receives a yellow card.
Corner kick awarded to Deportes Tolima, following a foul by Miguel Brizuela.
Luis Sandoval from Deportes Tolima tries to take a shot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Higgins takes a left-footed strike from beyond the penalty area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 9 minutes of stoppage time.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Neto Volpi from Deportes Tolima.
Higgins. Arnaldo Castillo has been flagged for being offside.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Higgins. Nicolás Garrido comes on for Alan Robledo due to an injury.
Kelvin FlórezRed CardKelvin Flórez from Deportes Tolima has received a red card.
Kelvin Flórez from Deportes Tolima commits a foul.
Higgins is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Missed opportunity! Jersson González from Deportes Tolima attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area, but it went off target.
Jan Angulo from Deportes Tolima is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Offside called against Deportes Tolima. Jersson González has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Higgins takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sails over the crossbar. The opportunity was set up by a cross from Francisco González.
Foul committed by Kelvin Flórez from Deportes Tolima.
Higgins is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Jersson González commits a foul for Deportes Tolima.
Missed opportunity! Luis Sandoval from Deportes Tolima took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Cristian Arrieta from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Higgins. The goal was allowed by Adrián Parra.
Higgins earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
Adrián Parra from Deportes Tolima commits a foul.
Higgins takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's deflected away. The attempt was set up by Juan Leiva.
Shot on goal denied. Jersson González from Deportes Tolima takes a right-footed strike from the center of the area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Substitution, Deportes Tolima. Kelvin Flórez replaces Edwar López because of an injury.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Edwar López - Deportes Tolima
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Higgins
Higgins. Conceded by Jan Angulo.
Jersson González from Deportes Tolima is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Higgins
First Half begins.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
O'Higgins hosts Deportes Tolima in a crucial Copa Libertadores third stage qualifier first leg at Estadio El Teniente. The Chilean side needs to overcome poor recent form (20% win rate) against a confident Tolima team that has won 60% of their last five matches.
