Despite playing at the National Stadium, Chile failed to take advantage of being the host and ended up losing 2-1 to Bolivia in a match corresponding to the 8th round. In an intense confrontation, the opening goal came in the 12th minute of the first half, when Carmelo Algarañaz scored after a great play. In the same half (38′), Chile reacted and could have tied the game through a shot by Eduardo Vargas. Finally, Bolivia made its power count and, with a goal from a play by Miguel Terceros, put the final score at 2-1 in the 45th minute of the same half.
Chilean midfielder Vicente Pizarro hit the post in the 47th minute of the first half and missed out on a chance to tie the game.
Chile looked superior in dominating the ball (70%) against Bolivia as well as in the number of shots on goal (21), although without success in scoring to be the winner.
Miguel Terceros’s role made him the best player of the match. The Bolivian midfielder scored 1 goal, made 9 correct passes and recovered 3 balls.
Roberto Fernández was also key at the National Stadium. The Bolivian midfielder stood out against Chile, making 19 correct passes.
Chile coach Ricardo Gareca lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Gabriel Arias in goal; Mauricio Isla, Matias Catalan, Paulo Diaz and Gabriel Suazo in the defensive line; Erick Pulgar, Dario Osorio, Carlos Palacios and Victor Davila in the middle; and Eduardo Vargas and Ben Brereton Diaz in attack.
For their part, Oscar Villegas’ team played a 3-6-1 strategy with Carlos Lampe between the posts; Diego Medina, Luis Haquín and Marcelo Suárez in defence; José Sagredo, Robson Tome, Gabriel Villamil, Roberto Fernández, Miguel Terceros and Ervin Vaca in the midfield; and Carmelo Algarañaz up front.
The match at the National Stadium was officiated by referee Juan Benítez.
On the next date, Chile will host Brazil. On the other hand, Bolivia will host Colombia.
The home team is in ninth place with 5 points, while the visitor reached 9 points and is in seventh place in the tournament.
Changes in Chile
- 34′ 1T – Ben Anthony Brereton Diaz came out for Vicente Tomas Pizarro Durcudoy
- 59′ 2T – Victor Alejandro Davila Zavala came out for Jean David Meneses Villarroel
- 60′ 2T – Dario Esteban Osorio Osorio came out for Gonzalo Andres Tapia Dubournais
Cautions in Chile:
- 7′ 1T Paulo Díaz (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 40′ 1T Erick Pulgar (Arguing with a rival), 42′ 2T Matías Catalán (Arguing with a rival) and 48′ 2T Gabriel Suazo (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Changes in Bolivia
- 44′ 1T – Carlos Emilio Lampe Porras came out for Guillermo Viscarra Bruckner
- 67′ 2T – Miguel Angel Terceros Acuña came out for Yomar Rene Rocha Rodriguez
- 92′ 2T – Robson Matheus Tome de Araujo came out for Victor Manuel Cuellar Salazar
Warned in Bolivia:
- 20′ 1T Robson Tome (Anti-sports conduct), 40′ 1T Marcelo Suárez (Discuss with a rival) and 43′ 2T Roberto Fernández (Discuss with a rival)
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