About the match
Mario Salas changed almost 80% of the team that defeated Barnechea in the first match of the Copa Chile, and Universidad Catolica felt it. Audax Italiano took advantage of the lack of chemistry among the eleven players sent to the La Florida field by the 'Comandante' and won 3-0 with a great performance by Marcos Sebastian Pol.
Controlled by Audax
Jorge Pellicer's team kept the cross team at bay from the beginning. Because more than offensive power, what secured the victory for the greens was closing the paths for UC, who, as the minutes went by, lost intensity and ideas in their attack.
Audax unleashes in the second half
With Catolica under control, Audax released their potential in the second half. Diego Valdes exploited the spaces left by the deeper midfielders of the visiting team, with the help of Felipe Mora and Diego Vallejos.
Mistakes in Catolica's defense
The cross team did not attack well, did not defend well, and to make it worse, made mistakes in their area. Valdes' corner kick, Cordero easily loses the marking of Marco Sebastian Pol, who scores the first goal with a header without even jumping (52').
Audax intensifies the pressure
The Italians increased their pressure and that's how they got the second goal. Cordero loses the ball, UC doesn't track back to defend, and after a back pass, Pol scores the 2-0, just six minutes after the first goal.
No risks from Catolica
Salas made the two remaining substitutions - Cordero had replaced Mark Gonzalez at halftime due to an injury - but even so, Catolica failed to create any risks for Joaquin Munoz's goal.
Third goal and final result
Audax, with more space, found the third goal through Felipe Mora, who took advantage of the open path towards the goal and scored from outside the box, sealing the final 3-0 (75').
A blow to Universidad Catolica
A devastating blow for Universidad Catolica, who went from defeating Barnechea to not even creating chances against the Italians, who, on their side, now have six points in the Copa Chile.