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Colo Colo traveled to El Salvador with the mission of adding his first three points in this new tournament facing Cobresal at the El Cobre Stadium, in a match valid for date 2 of the 2021 National Championship. Finally, the Eternal Champion kept the match after winning by 2 goals to 1.
Gustavo Quinteros decided to change the scheme to a 4-4-2, forming with Brayan Cortes in goal; Jeyson Rojas, Matías Zaldivia, Daniel Gutiérrez and Gabriel Suazo in defence; Leonardo Gil, Bryan Soto, Gabriel Costa and Martín Rodríguez in the midfield; Iván Morales and Marcos Bolados up front.
The popular had good first 45 minutes, trying to be the protagonist and putting pressure on the mining team in their field. And at minute 16 ‘he managed to put himself ahead thanks to a good shot from outside the area by Iván Morales after a pass from Martín Rodríguez. And in minute 42, Morales scored again via penalty kick.
Due to the good first half of Colo Colo, where he had a 2-0 lead, Cobresal’s technical director decided to modify his scheme and made a couple of changes. This forced Gustavo Quinteros to move the pieces, making a series of modifications.
Review the one by one of Popular’s players in the tight victory against the northern team:
Brayan Cortes: The goalkeeper of Popular was not greatly disturbed. However, in the first half he had a key stoppage after going out to reduce Salinas who was hand in hand and his shot was well covered by the Iquiqueño. The only covered in the second half came at minute 65 ‘and 81’, which were not in great danger.
Jeyson rojas: One of the best in today’s game. Solid on the brand and well positioned. It was fundamental in the two goals of the Cacique after recovering the ball in the mining field that ended up being key. The one formed in the Cacique every time looks better as a right back. However, they beat him back in Cobresal’s goal.
Daniel Gutierrez: Good performance that the 18-year-old defender had, with great personality. It complemented well with Zaldivia. In addition, he had good coverage and when he decided to go out playing he did it in a good way.
Matías Zaldivia: Despite the injury that had him off the court for almost a year, the defender had a great performance, with good anticipations, coverage and deliveries. At minute 75 ‘he had an incredible cross, jabbing the striker of the local team who was facing the goal ready to finish. His sweep is equivalent to scoring a goal.
Gabriel Suazo placeholder image: It was the lowest in the first half of the Cacique, all the attacks of the premises were by his side. Plus, he was inaccurate in a couple of plays. However, it took hold a bit more in the second half.
Bryan soto: Good game from the one born in the lower ranks of Colo Colo, showing that he is capable of playing when needed. With personality, brave in the brand, with good sweeps and deliveries. In the first half he recovered the ball in the opposite field, opened with Morales, who launched a cross that was connected by Soto but hit the crossbar.
Leonardo Gil: Outstanding and silent presentation of the new addition of Los Albos. He was constantly showing himself to ask for the ball and be the one to take the reins to start the game. In addition, he brings the experience that Colo Colo lacks.
Martin Rodriguez: Good game for the new Popular reinforcement. El Tin had a great presentation, moving very well on the attack front, with good individual plays that caused great danger for the northern team.
Gabriel Costa: Together with Suazo they were the lowest of Colo Colo in this match. He was not comfortable, being imprecise in deliveries and losing the ball several times. In the second half he could not establish himself and was replaced by Ignacio Jara.
Ivan Morales: Great game of the Cacique youth squad. Not only was he the benchmark in the attack, but he also opened up to the wings at the right moments where he did damage. In addition, he was the one who scored both goals for Colo Colo. The first was a great shot from outside the area and the second was a penalty shot.
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Marcos Bolados: The fast winger today did not play in his natural position and did it as 9. Where he held the ball and then gave it to a teammate. They committed the penalty that Morales later scored. At the beginning of the second half, he was replaced by Williams Alarcón due to the fact that Cobresal’s DT made a series of changes.
In the second half, the technical director of the Albos made four changes: Marcos Bolados by Williams Alarcón, Martín Rodríguez by Juan Carlos Gaete, Iván Morales by Javier Parraguez and Gabriel Costa by Ignacio Jara.
Williams Alarcon: Since joining Bolados, he performed well on the defensive side, with many sweeps that helped to recover the ball and not let the opponent move the ball.
Javier Parraguez: Entered by Iván Morales in the middle of the second half. He did not have much participation in the game because the locals were looking for a tie.
Juan Carlos Gaete: Discreet entry of the former Cobresal player. He had the third from the Cacique but it took him a long time to position himself and his shot was very weak. He did not have much participation in the game, similar to what happened to Parraguez.
Ignacio Jara: The creation midfielder had no major significance in the game, since when he entered, Colo Colo was defending the result.
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