1 : 0
  • 09 December 2023, CD Magallanes vs CD Coquimbo Unido, 2-3, Lose
  • 02 December 2023, Audax Italiano vs CD Magallanes, 0-2, Win
  • 26 November 2023, Curico Unido vs CD Magallanes, 3-4, Win
  • 12 November 2023, CD Magallanes vs CD Huachipato, 1-1, Draw
  • 07 November 2023, CD Magallanes vs CD Colo Colo, 1-2, Lose
CD Magallanes
Home
  • 09 November 2024, CD Iquique vs Union Espanola, 2-0, Lose
  • 02 November 2024, Union Espanola vs CD Palestino, 2-3, Lose
  • 20 October 2024, CD Union La Calera vs Union Espanola, 0-2, Win
  • 06 October 2024, Union Espanola vs CD Huachipato, 3-1, Win
  • 29 September 2024, CD Universidad Catolica Santiago vs Union Espanola, 0-2, Win
Union Espanola
Away
Primera Division
Primera Division, Chile

Match Report: CD Magallanes vs Union Espanola – 5th August 2023

In a mesmerizing display of gritty defense and laudable teamwork, CD Magallanes secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Union Espanola in their latest Primera Division encounter. The early goal in the first half by the home side stood as the deciding factor of the match.

Though Union Espanola dominated the corner kicks category with a total of 8 compared to Magallanes 2, they were unable to successfully capitalize on these set-piece opportunities. Lack of precision in their approaches was evident as they could not translate these advantageous positions into a goal.

Magallanes' disciplined defense was also a deciding factor in their victory. Committing only two fouls in the whole course of the game compared to Union Espanola's four, Magallanes kept their game clean and fair, with their only booking coming very late in the second half at 89:51. In contrast, Union Espanola's discipline was in question, with three yellow cards, two of them coming in the later stages of the second half which might have disrupted their momentum and reduced their chances of catching up.

Despite being less dominant in controlling the game, CD Magallanes exhibited remarkable efficiency in their attack. Scoring an early goal at 02:53 of the first half shed light on their effective use of their attacking chances, further supported by the fact they conceded only two offsides throughout the match.

On the other side, Union Espanola's lack of precision was again evident in their single offside during the match, which further showed that they struggled to create solid goal-scoring opportunities. This lack of a strategic and coordinated attack was noticeable and could be a crucial point that led to their defeat.

In summary, CD Magallanes secured a one-goal victory despite being less dominant in the context of corner kicks and ball control possibly due to superior defensive discipline, strategic attacking, and efficient utilization of their chances. Union Espanola, on the other hand, despite having more corner kicks and fewer offsides couldn't make it count due to a lack of precision and piece of tactical maneuvering. The team will need to address their discipline and strategize their set-piece opportunities better for their upcoming games.

This game is a clear example that the number of scoring chances and controlled possession doesn't always reflect the final result. It's how efficiently the chances are utilized, defensive discipline, and effective strategy that plays a pivotal role in deciding the end outcome.

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Form Guide

Lose2-3CD Magallanes vs CD Coquimbo Unido
Win0-2Audax Italiano vs CD Magallanes
Win3-4Curico Unido vs CD Magallanes
Draw1-1CD Magallanes vs CD Huachipato
Lose1-2CD Magallanes vs CD Colo Colo
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
10:9
GOALS / MATCH
2
  • CD Magallanes has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:9, scoring 2 goals average
Lose2-0CD Iquique vs Union Espanola
Lose2-3Union Espanola vs CD Palestino
Win0-2CD Union La Calera vs Union Espanola
Win3-1Union Espanola vs CD Huachipato
Win0-2CD Universidad Catolica Santiago vs Union Espanola
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
9:6
GOALS / MATCH
1.8
  • Union Espanola has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:6, scoring 1.8 goals average

CD Magallanes H2H Union Espanola

Away gameCD Magallanes50Union EspanolaHome gameCopa Chile
Home gameCD Magallanes30Union EspanolaAway gameCopa Chile
Home gameCD Magallanes10Union EspanolaAway gamePrimera Division
Away gameCD Magallanes21Union EspanolaHome gameCopa Chile
Away gameCD Magallanes21Union EspanolaHome gamePrimera Division
PLAYED
5
WINS
5
GOALS
13:2
GOALS / MATCH
2.60
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, CD Magallanes overtook Union Espanola five times
  • CD Magallanes won five times
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 13:2; average goals per match – 2.60
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