Magallanes beat Cobresal at home 2-1

In the World Cup, Magallanes won an important victory in the 6th day of Chile – Betsson Championship 2023. The goals of the match for the local were scored by Alfred Canales (7′ 1T) and Simón Contreras (46′ 1T). While the visitors’ goal was scored by Gastón Lezcano (43′ 1T, from a free kick).

The best man of the match was Alfred Canales. The Magallanes midfielder scored 1 goal, made 40 assists, stole 5 balls and looked twice for the opposite goal.

Simón Contreras has also distinguished himself in the World Cup. The Magallanes striker scored 1 goal, shot 2 times in the opposite goal and made 5 correct passes.

The game was notable for a lot of friction and constant fouls that cut the game short. There were a large number of warnings: Francisco Alarcón, Iván Vásquez, Cecilio Waterman, Guillermo Pacheco, Marcelo Filla, Nicolás Núñez and Leonardo Valencia.

Magallanes manager Nicolás Núñez proposed a 4-3-3 formation with Diego Tapia in goal; Marcelo Filla, Albert Acevedo, Nicolás Berardo and Nicolás Crovetto on the defensive line; Alfred Canales, Iván Vásquez and Carlos Villanueva in the middle; and Thomas Jones, Felipe Flores and Simón Contreras in attack.

For their part, Gustavo Huerta’s team entered the field with a 4-3-3 pattern with Leandro Requena under the three sticks; Guillermo Pacheco, Diego Céspedes, Francisco Alarcón and Marcelo Jorquera in defense; Alejandro Camargo, Walter Rueda and Luis Vásquez in midfield; and Gastón Lezcano, Cecilio Waterman and César Munder ahead.

Rodrigo Carvajal was the referee who officiated the World Cup game.

Magallanes’ next game in the Championship will be at home to Colo Colo, while Cobresal host Everton.

With this result, the host of the match reaches 7 points and ranks ninth. For its part, the visiting team remains at 8 units and occupies the sixth place of the tournament.

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