League

San Carlos Apoquindo
Spectators: 2000 (Terracing: 1000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Codruț Paraschivescu took the kick off in the first half of the match. Manuel Lameirinhas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Codruț Paraschivescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 8 minutes into the match, Universidad Catolica's goal looked a bit too open when Juan Antonio Ubilla came free, but Saturnino Birila reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Manuel Lameirinhas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Codruț Paraschivescu in the 15th minute of the match. In the 17th minute Alexandre Matamala shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saturnino Birila saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Saturnino Birila showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandre Matamala, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Saturnino Birila showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Darío Antipa, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Cerilo Huechun kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Saturnino Birila showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexandre Matamala in the 23rd minute of the match. Saturnino Birila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Román Hoefler, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Codruț Paraschivescu during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. An unexpectedly hard shot by Darío Antipa in the 31st minute of play forced Universidad Catolica's goalkeeper Saturnino Birila to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Saturnino Birila made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Darío Antipa in the 32nd minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Universidad Catolica's Codruț Paraschivescu slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Manuel Lameirinhas. That made the score 1-0 after 37 minutes of play. Saturnino Birila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexandre Matamala, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Saturnino Birila showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Darío Antipa in the 42nd minute of the match. A collision led to Universidad Catolica getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Jardel das Neves hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Darío Antipa in the 45th minute of play forced Universidad Catolica's goalkeeper Saturnino Birila to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Darío Antipa spun around in front of the goal 45 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Universidad Catolica's goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Alexandre Matamala received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Saturnino Birila tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Manuel Lameirinhas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Codruț Paraschivescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Román Hoefler made a great header on Curicó-Unido's corner, it was just that Universidad Catolica's Saturnino Birila managed to reach the ball for a save. With a little luck, Universidad Catolica's Saturnino Birila got control of the ball when Alexandre Matamala tried to sneak it across the goal line. Curicó-Unido's Elías Albornoz was substituted for Juan Antonio Ubilla. Curicó-Unido's Eduardo Vargas was substituted for Darío Antipa. Saturnino Birila showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eduardo Vargas in the 72nd minute of the match. 75 minutes into the game, Laurín Aparicio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Universidad Catolica's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Curicó-Unido the free kick. In the 75th match minute, Universidad Catolica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Laurín Aparicio to maneuver through the defense. 79 minutes into the match, Curicó-Unido's goal looked a bit too open when Codruț Paraschivescu came free, but Manuel Lameirinhas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Universidad Catolica's Saturnino Birila got control of the ball when Elías Albornoz tried to sneak it across the goal line. After having played for 81 minutes, Elías Albornoz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Curicó-Unido's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elías Albornoz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Álvaro Zambujal came free with the goalkeeper in the 84th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Saturnino Birila could save by the left post. In the 86th minute Elías Albornoz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saturnino Birila saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Curicó-Unido were awarded a corner in the 87th minute after Universidad Catolica's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Román Hoefler took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Román Hoefler got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Saturnino Birila quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Saturnino Birila showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eduardo Vargas in the 88th minute of the match. Saturnino Birila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Álvaro Zambujal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 92nd minute, one of Universidad Catolica:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Universidad Catolica. When Curicó-Unido's Eduardo Vargas in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Universidad Catolica's goalie prevented a goal.