Colo Colo defeats Unión La Calera in the sixth round of the Chile 2015 Apertura Tournament
With Christofer Gonzales on the field from the 65th minute of the match, Colo Colo defeated Unión La Calera in the sixth round of the 2015 Chile Apertura Tournament. The 'Cacique' team maintains the lead of the competition with a perfect score.
For Colo Colo, Jean Beausejour opened the scoring in the 6th minute of the match, which was played at the Monumental Stadium. Then, Esteban Paredes and Gonzalo Fierro increased the result, in the 24th and 41st minutes, respectively. That was the score at halftime.
In the second half, Colo Colo continued to dominate the actions. However, the 'Cacique' team lost depth and coach José Luis Sierra ordered the substitutions of Christofer Gonzáles and Andrés Vilches.
With Christofer Gonzales on the field, Colo Colo's offensive improved. The Peruvian midfielder worked with Vilches and Pavez to create danger in Unión La Calera's goal. Then, 'Canchita' tried twice from mid-range and almost scored.
THE GOALS...
| Colo | 3-0 | Unión La Calera | Goal by Fierro |
| Colo | 2-0 | Unión La Calera | Goal by Paredes |
| Colo | 1-0 | Unión La Calera | Goal by Beausejour |
LINEUPS...
Colo Colo's lineup for tonight at the Ruca! pic.twitter.com/Bn9R967OKR
— Colo-Colo (@ColoColo) September 14, 2015
Giovini, Ruiz, Berrios, Oyarzun, and Suazo; Sepulveda Gonzalo, González, and Guardia; Vidal, Jeraldino, and Silva. This is how the red team is formed today.
— Unión La Calera SADP (@ULaCaleraSADP) September 14, 2015
PREVIEW...
In the Chilean Apertura, leader Colo Colo, with the Peruvian Christofer Gonzales, will have several important absences to face Unión La Calera in the sixth round of the tournament. This match will be played on Monday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. (Peruvian time).
Colo Colo, which advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa Chile during the week against Coquimbo Unido, will not be able to count on Paraguayan goalkeeper Justo Villar, who has knee inflammation.
"He is not in condition. We will evaluate if it is possible for him to return for the match against San Luis on September 27," said Roberto Yáñez, Colo Colo's doctor.
The young Álvaro Salazar, the third goalkeeper on the squad, will be in goal, as Paulo Garcés, who competes with Villar for the starting position, will not return to the field this year due to a shoulder dislocation.
In addition to Villar's absence, experienced players Humberto Suazo and Jaime Valdés are also sidelined due to muscle problems and, according to Dr. Yáñez, could return along with Villar on the 27th.
Colo Colo comes from defeating Antofagasta (0-1) in the previous round, while Unión La Calera lost at home (1-2) to Audax Italiano and, with only five points, is struggling in the bottom of the standings.
SOURCE: (EFE)