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Estadio Ricky
Spectators: 8440 (Terracing: 6331, Seating: 1941, VIP seats: 168) Marcelo Salas made the kick off and thus started the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Marcelo Salas managed to get in a good position for a shot. The Celestial Lion's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcelo Salas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Teodoro Wickel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Club Universidad Chile XO booed when The Celestial Lion was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rafa Jackson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Elias Walton struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Alberto Poletti didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Club Universidad Chile XO. Eduardo Aliste scored 1-1 in the 21st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alberto Poletti, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Alberto Poletti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Estebano Mandacovic, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. 26 minutes into the match, The Celestial Lion's goal looked a bit too open when Estebano Mandacovic came free, but Alberto Poletti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Blanco Encalada kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. A collision led to The Celestial Lion getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Blanco Encalada hit a great ball. Germán Asendegui hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Germán Asendegui hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Estebano Mandacovic recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

After 52 minutes Club Universidad Chile XO's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Bermejo Schlubach who took care of the corner kick. The Celestial Lion's Bermejo Schlubach was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Teodoro Wickel in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Club Universidad Chile XO's Teodoro Wickel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rafa Jackson in the 62nd minute of play. The supporters of The Celestial Lion booed when Club Universidad Chile XO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Saúl Lacunza didn't get a good kick on the ball. Odón Ahrens's late challenge caught a Club Universidad Chile XO's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Odón Ahrens helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Club Universidad Chile XO booed when The Celestial Lion was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Odón Ahrens didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Celestial Lion's Blanco Encalada got his second yellow card of the match in the 69th minute. The referee ordered Blanco Encalada off the ground. The supporters of Club Universidad Chile XO booed when The Celestial Lion was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Blanco Encalada didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bermejo Schlubach sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 80 played minutes Club Universidad Chile XO got a freekick which was hit by Xabel Andolini. 81 minutes into the match, Club Universidad Chile XO's goal looked a bit too open when Marcelo Salas came free, but Teodoro Wickel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 84th match minute, The Celestial Lion was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Germán Asendegui to maneuver through the defense. Elias Walton fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alberto Poletti having to interfere. Germán Asendegui kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Bermejo Schlubach sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to The Celestial Lion getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Bermejo Schlubach hit a great ball. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The The Celestial Lion fans cheered their team off the field, for while Club Universidad Chile XO had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.