Universidad Católica 3:2 O'Higgins — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Fernando Zampedri's brace proved decisive as Universidad Católica edged O'Higgins 3-2, a comeback win that sets up a September 5th meeting with Everton de Viña del Mar. The home side weathered an early storm and turned the contest on its head before half-time, with Vicente Bernedo's steady presence underpinning a frantic encounter.

O'Higgins struck first through Cristián Morales in the 13th minute, but Fernando Zampedri levelled just before the half-hour mark and then put Católica ahead ten minutes before the break. A VAR check in the 37th minute went against the visitors, and Arnaldo Castillo's 70th-minute equaliser, assisted by Santiago Toloza, looked to have rescued a point until Martín Gómez, fed by Justo Giani, grabbed the winner in the 87th minute. The match was littered with bookings, including one for Toloza late on.

The numbers tell a tale of a team that won without controlling the flow. O'Higgins held 56% possession and won nine corners to seven, yet Católica edged the shot count 15 to 14, with the second half particularly one-sided in favour of the visitors, who had 66% of the ball but still lost. Vicente Bernedo, rated 7.8, was the standout as goalkeeper, his rating the highest on the pitch in a match where his side were outplayed but prevailed on efficiency. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Universidad Católica and the result confirmed it, with live signals backing the home side successfully.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Universidad Católica vs O'Higgins?

Universidad Católica 3-2 O'Higgins (Primera Division).

Who scored?

Cristián Morales (13', assist Santiago Toloza) for O'Higgins; Fernando Zampedri (26') for Universidad Católica; Fernando Zampedri (40') for Universidad Católica; Arnaldo Castillo (70', assist Santiago Toloza) for O'Higgins; Martín Gómez (87', assist Justo Giani) for Universidad Católica.

Was Universidad Católica's win deserved?

Yes — Universidad Católica were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Universidad Católica vs O'Higgins?

Yellow cards: Jimmy Martínez (Universidad Católica); Alan Robledo (O'Higgins); Nicolas Garrido (O'Higgins); Walter Bou (O'Higgins); Sebastián Arancibia (Universidad Católica); Santiago Toloza (O'Higgins).

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