Magallanes beat and is one step away from qualifying

For Key 5 of the CONMEBOL – Copa Libertadores 2023 tournament, Magallanes feasted by handing Always Ready a 3-0 win in the game played on Thursday. The local goals were scored by Christian Vilches (20′ 1T), Fernando Piñero (34′ 2T) and Marcelo Filla (43′ 2T).

Fernando Piñero rocked the stadium with his definition, in the 34th minute of the second leg. The defender took advantage of a ball from the right and headed into the large area to convert the goalkeeper’s right post.

Magallanes striker Felipe Flores missed the chance to increase the lead after missing a penalty in the 59th minute of the second half.

Christian Vilches was the figure of the party. The Magallanes defender was important to score 1 goal, win 3 balls and throw 3 balls outside the danger zone.

Another relevant player in the game was Fernando Piñero. The Magallanes defender was important to score 1 goal and throw 3 balls outside the danger zone.

The match stood out for its intensity and the faults committed during the match. There were 3 reprimands: Nelson Cabrera, Marc Enoumba and Diego Medina.

Magallanes technical director Nicolás Núñez proposed a 4-3-3 strategy with Gastón Rodríguez in goal; Matías Vásquez, Christian Vilches, Fernando Piñero and Felipe Espinoza on the defensive line; Alfred Canales, Tomás Aránguiz and Carlos Villanueva in the middle; and Thomas Jones, Felipe Flores and Julián Alfaro in attack.

For their part, those led by Pablo Godoy stopped with a 4-4-2 pattern with Carlos Mosquera under the three sticks; Diego Medina, Marc Enoumba, Nelson Cabrera and Jorge Enrique Flores in defense; Jairo Jean, Julio Herrera, William Parra and Edarlyn Reyes in midfield; and Dorny Romero and Adalid Terrazas up front.

The judge selected for the World Cup match was Andrés Merlos.

Magallanes have the pass for the third phase in their pocket and Always Ready will have to give their best in the rematch next Thursday, March 2.

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