This Friday, Chile emerged victorious with a score of 4-2 against Cape Verde in a friendly match played at Eden Park. The goals for the home side were scored by Ben Brereton Díaz (15’ 1st half), Maximiliano Gutiérrez (12’ 2nd half), Felipe Loyola (22’ 2nd half), and Gonzalo Tapia (34’ 2nd half). On the other hand, Cape Verde found the net with goals from Dailon Livramento (20’ 1st half) and Lopes Cabral (48’ 1st half).
Chile had a golden opportunity to extend their lead in the first half when Maximiliano Gutiérrez’s shot hit the woodwork in the 44th minute.
Felipe Loyola was a standout performer, contributing significantly to the team’s defense and scoring one goal. Maximiliano Gutiérrez also had a noteworthy match, netting one goal and taking two shots on target.
Under the guidance of coach Nicolás Córdova, Chile lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Lawrence Vigouroux in goal; Ian Garguez, Iván Román, Benjamín Kuscevic, and Gabriel Suazo in defense; Vicente Pizarro, Rodrigo Echeverría, Maximiliano Gutiérrez, Lucas Cepeda, and Lautaro Millán in the midfield; and Ben Brereton Díaz leading the attack.
Meanwhile, coach Pedro Brito’s Cape Verde also adopted a 4-5-1 setup, featuring Vozinha as the goalkeeper; Steven Moreira, Roberto Lopes, Diney Borges, and Lopes Cabral in defense; Deroy Duarte, Kevin Pina, Ryan Mendes, Telmo Arcanjo, and Jovane Cabral in midfield; and Dailon Livramento in the forward position.
Calvin Berg officiated the match, ensuring fairness on the field.
Substitutions for Chile
45’ 2nd Half – Iván Román was replaced by Felipe Faúndez, Lucas Cepeda by Darío Osorio, and Rodrigo Echeverría by Felipe Loyola
58’ 2nd Half – Lautaro Millán was substituted for Javier Altamirano
77’ 2nd Half – Ben Brereton Díaz was replaced by Gonzalo Tapia, Maximiliano Gutiérrez by Benjamín Chandia, and Steven Moreira by Garry Rodrigues
84’ 2nd Half – Vicente Pizarro made way for Ignacio Saavedra and Gabriel Suazo for Diego Ulloa
Yellow Card for Chile:
8’ 2nd Half – Ian Garguez (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Cape Verde
62’ 2nd Half – Jovane Cabral was replaced by Willy Semedo, Lopes Cabral by João Paulo, and Dailon Livramento by Nuno da Costa
69’ 2nd Half – Ryan Mendes left the field for Wagner Pina, Deroy Duarte for Laros Duarte, and Telmo Arcanjo for Yannick Semedo
Yellow Card for Cape Verde:
29’ 1st Half – Deroy Duarte (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Cape Verde:
43’ 1st Half – Diney Borges (Direct red)