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Universidad de Chile vs Cobreloa Calama Report
Universidad de Chile lifted their fifteenth Chilean championship after thrashing Cobreloa at the Estadio Nacional of Santiago on Thursday.
Universidad de Chile capped off a remarkable year by winning the Chilean Clausura championship after thrashing Cobreloa 3-0 on Thursday. In winning the title, la 'U' made history in becoming the first team from Chile to win three titles in a single year, with the Chilean Apertura championship and the Copa Sudamericana.After fighting out a goalless draw with Cobreloa in Calama in the first leg of the final on Monday, Universidad de Chile proved much superior to their opponents in the return leg in front of 50,000 fans at the Estadio Nacional of Santiago.
The Chilean giants cruised to a comfortable victory thanks to first half goals from Gustavo Canales, Eduardo Vargas and Matias Rodriguez, to obtain their fifteenth national championship.
Cobreloa Calama vs Universidad de Chile Report
Cobreloa and Universidad de Chile fight out goalless draw in first leg of Chilean Clausura championship final.
Cobreloa and Universidad de Chile fought out a goalless draw in the first leg of the Chilean Clausura championship final at the Estadio Municipal de Calama on Monday.It was a hotly contested final between two solid sides who battled in the midfield for large part of the match. Cobreloa proved the stronger team on the field, however, they couldn't take advantage of their goal-scoring opportunities.
Cobreloa came closest to breaking the deadlock in the 61st minute, when Diego Barrios connected to a precise cross with a powerful header, but although his header seemed to beat Universidad de Chile goalkeeper Johnny Herrera, it didn't beat the post.
Universidad de Chile vs LDU Quito Report
Eduardo Vargas scored twice against Liga de Quito in the final of the Copa Sudamericana to lead Universidad de Chile to a historic title triumph.
More than 50,000 fans witnessed Universidad de Chile thrash Liga de Quito of Ecuador 3-0 in Santiago on Wednesday to win the Copa Sudamericana, the first international title in the club's entire history.The Chileans completely outplayed their opponents, winning the match with two goals from striker Eduardo Vargas, the highest goal-scorer of the competition, and another from Argentine midfielder Gustavo Lorenzetti at the Estadio Nacional of Santiago.
Having won 1-0 in the altitude of Quito last week, Universidad came into the title decider as the overwhelming favourites and they lived up to the expectation with an exceptional performance, which extended their unbeaten run to 35 matches.
Universidad de Chile vs LDU Quito Preview
Universidad de Chile will be desperate to win the first international title in their entire history when they clash with Liga de Quito in the Copa Sudamericana title decider on Wednesday.
Universidad de Chile face Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito of Ecuador in the most important match of their entire history on Wednesday, in which they will go for their first ever international title: the Copa Sudamericana.Rivals Liga de Quito, on the other hand, were not only crowned Copa Sudamericana champions in 2009, but they lifted the Copa Libertadores title, South America's biggest club competition, in 2008.
Last week Universidad de Chile took a massive step towards the title, with a 1-0 victory over Liga in the first leg of the final at the Casa Blanca stadium in Quito. The Chileans only need a draw in Santiago to win the title, which would be an incredible achievement for the club.
LDU Quito vs Universidad de Chile Report
Universidad de Chile are on the verge of winning the Copa Sudamericana after ousting Liga de Quito in the first leg of the final on Thursday.
Universidad de Chile defeated Liga de Quito of Ecuador 1-0 in the first leg of the final of the 2011 Copa Sudamericana at the Casa Blanca stadium in Quito on Thursday. With the result, the Chileans only need a draw in Santiago next week to win the first international title in their 84-year history.The only goal of the match was converted by Universidad de Chile striker Eduardo Vargas right before the half-time whistle.
Universidad de Chile pushed to the attack immediately from the kick-off as they searched for an early goal in the thin air of the Ecuadorian capital, which sits at 2,850 metres above sea level. They looked very dangerous each time they pushed forward down the flanks, unsettling the vulnerable Liga defense with their speed.
LDU Quito vs Universidad Católica Preview
Liga de Quito and Universidad de Chile will lock horns in what is expected to be a thrilling Copa Sudamericana final at the Casa Blanca stadium of Quito on Thursday.
Liga de Quito of Ecuador will try to take full advantage of all of their experience when they take on Universidad de Chile in the first leg of the final of the 2011 Copa Sudamericana at the Casa Blanca stadium in Quito.Having won a host of international titles in recent years, with them being the Copa Libertadores in 2008, the Copa Sudamericana in 2009, and the Recopa Sudamericana in both 2009 and 2010, Liga will be after their latest title triumph.
Edgardo Bauza, the Argentine coach of Liga, is well aware of the fact that rivals Universidad de Chile will be hard nuts to crack, not only due to their incredible form this season, but because Liga come into the match with several injury setbacks, and a squad that has become considerably worn out.
Universidad de Chile vs Vasco da Gama Report
Universidad de Chile booked their ticket to the final of the Copa Sudamericana after cruising past Vasco da Gama on Wednesday.
Universidad de Chile defeated Vasco da Gama of Brazil 2-0 in Santiago on Wednesday, to reach the final of the Copa Sudamericana, where they will meet Liga Deportiva Universitaria of Ecuador.Having picked up a 1-1 draw in Rio de Janeiro last week, Universidad were the favourites to proceed to the final coming into the return leg. However, Vasco had different ideas, and pushed to the attack in large numbers as they searched for an early goal that would put them ahead.
Although they looked dangerous in the early moments of the match, Vasco began to fade as the match went on. Universidad, who have yet to lose a match in the competition, started to dominate their opponents as the half progressed, with their trademark attack-focused one-touch soccer.
Vasco da Gama vs Universidad de Chile Report
Vasco da Gama and Universidad de Chile fought out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semi-finals in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.
Universidad de Chile picked up a valuable point in their 1-1 draw with Vasco da Gama in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana at the Sao Januario stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.Vasco pushed to the attack immediately from the kick-off as they searched for an early opener against the Chileans. With versatile attacking soccer on display, the Brazilians created several good goal-scoring opportunities, but they were continually kept out by Universidad goalkeeper Johnny Herrera, who was in fine form.
Juninho Pernambucano pulled the strings in the Vasco midfield, orchestrating his side's best attacking moves, while Felipe, Allan and Bernardo looked extremely dangerous each time they moved to the attack. After Elton struck the woodwork for Vasco it seemed that at any moment the Brazilians would go ahead.
Vasco vs Uni De Chile Preview
Vasco da Gama will be eager to inflict a first defeat upon Universidad de Chile in the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.
Vasco da Gama of Brazil lock horns with Universidad de Chile in the first leg of the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana at the Sao Januario stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.Vasco, who are still on track to win the Brazilian championship with two matches left to play against crosstown rivals Fluminense and Flamengo, have without any doubt the best attack of the Copa Sudamericana, however, their defense leaves a lot to be desired.
Cristovao Borges, the coach of Vasco, has discarded all possibilities of fielding a reserve side against the Chileans, as he will confront the semi-final with his strongest team possible, which includes top-quality defender and regular goal-scorer Dede, as well as skillful midfielders and dead-ball specialists Juninho Pernambucano and Felipe.