Chile vs. Peru – Full Time Report – Copa http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/America-c38390 2011
The first half ended in a goalless draw. Both the teams took their chances on goal but no one could really make a breakthrough. While the Chilean coach looked to be satisfied with his team’s performance, the Peru coach made a change as he took off Acasiete and brought on Vilchez to replace him.
It took Chile only two minutes to make an impact. Jimenez crossed the ball in towards the goal and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paredes-c29129 tried to head it in. Paredes was present in the right position to head the ball in but his free header could only find the side netting.
It was almost during the hour mark when the drama actually started. The Peru man Carmona received a second yellow card during the 59th minute after he raised his hand and handled the ball. Peru, who were already struggling in the game, were now down to ten men.
It was only a matter of minute when Chile also found themselves going a man down. During the 60th minute http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jean-Beausejour-c18118 was also given a red card for raising the arm. In a matter of two minutes, both the teams were down to ten men.
It took Chile ten more minutes to make the next goal scoring opportunity. Estrada took a long free kick and Ponce was present in the right position to volley it home. However, he couldn’t time his run perfectly and he was blocked by Revoredo.
Sanchez came on for the Chileans and it was obvious that they were trying to take all three points from this fixture. Sanchez made a sudden impact as he tried to shoot the ball into the net from almost 25 yards out. The Udinese man of the season smacked the bar with full power and it looked as if he is going to score but it was simply unlucky how he missed an outstanding goal scoring chance.
Five minutes later, Chile came back on the attack. It was Jimenez who was at the other end of the cross delivered by Sanchez. Jimenez was standing alone at the far post and he had a free header but he still missed the opportunity and couldn’t take advantage of it.
Chile were all on the attack towards the end of the game. They were trying to score a late winner. During the first minute of the stoppage time, Suazo had the chance to find an opener after he was played through by Sanchez. Suazo almost took his shot on goal but Ramos took the ball away from him and easily cleared it.
The match had a last minute drama as Chile eventually sealed a win after putting so much pressure on the Peru http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chile-c2871 won a late corner and Sanchez decided to take it. Sanchez crossed the ball in and the Peru goal stopper Libman couldn’t punch the ball clear. The ball fell perfectly for the Peru defender Corzo who, rather than clearing it, managed to direct it towards his goal.
It was an own goal scored by the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Uruguay-c3035 with the same number of points. Now Chile have won the match and their fate is yet to be decided about the quarter final stage.
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