Match report
Venezuela Stuns Chile 3-0 in World Cup Qualification South America
Venezuela
3–0
FT
Chile
Oct 17, 2023
Venezuela delivered a stunning blow to Chile, defeating them 3-0 in the World Cup Qualification South America match. The victory was largely powered by the clinical finishing of Yeferson Soteldo, José Martínez, and Salomón Rondón, who scored two of the three goals. The match was further marred by a red card for Chile's Matías Núñez, which left them a man down in the second half.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Venezuela 3-0 Chile
- • Goals: Yeferson Soteldo (45'), Salomón Rondón (72'), and Darwin Machís (79')
- • Red Card: Matías Núñez (Chile, 59')
- • Yellow Cards: Joel Graterol (Venezuela, 0'), Matías Núñez (Chile, 59'), Gabriel Suazo (Chile, 90+2')
Lineups
Venezuela
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 22 R. Romo (G)
- 21 A. Gonzalez (D)
- 3 Y. Osorio (D)
- 4 W. Angel (D)
- 15 M. Navarro (D)
- 18 E. Bello (M)
- 13 J. Martinez (M)
- 6 Y. Herrera (M)
- 19 S. Sosa (F)
- 23 S. Rondon (F)
- 10 Y. Soteldo (F)
Substitutes
- 14 C. Makoun
- 11 D. Machis
- 17 J. Martinez
- 20 R. Otero
- 9 S. Cordova
- 2 N. Ferraresi
- 1 J. Graterol
- 12 A. Baroja
- 16 C. Casseres
- 5 J. Moreno
- 8 T. Rincon
- 7 J. Savarino
Chile
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 B. Cortes (G)
- 3 F. Loyola (D)
- 17 G. Medel (D)
- 5 P. Diaz (D)
- 4 G. Suazo (D)
- 14 V. Mendez (M)
- 18 R. Echeverria (M)
- 20 C. Aranguiz (M)
- 15 D. Valdes (F)
- 10 A. Sanchez (F)
- 22 B. Brereton Diaz (F)
Substitutes
- 1 F. De Paul
- 12 G. Arias
- 2 M. Fernandez
- 6 T. Galdames
- 7 M. Nunez
- 8 W. H. Alarcon Cepeda
- 9 A. Aravena
- 11 D. Osorio
- 13 M. Zaldivia
- 16 D. Rubio
- 21 C. Fuentes
- 19 V. Davila
Timeline
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?' Venezuela Card · Yellow CardJoel Graterol
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22' Chile subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Valdés · On: D. Osorio
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45' Venezuela Goal · Normal GoalY. Soteldo · Assist: José Martínez
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46' Venezuela subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Bello · On: Cristian Cásseres Jr.
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46' Chile subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Aránguiz · On: M. Nunez
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57' Venezuela subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Sosa · On: D. Machís
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57' Venezuela subst · Substitution 3Off: Y. Herrera · On: T. Rincón
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59' Chile Card · Yellow CardM. Nunez
Foul
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59' Chile Card · Red CardM. Nunez
Argument
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65' Venezuela subst · Substitution 4Off: José Martínez · On: J. Moreno
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68' Chile subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: A. Aravena
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68' Chile subst · Substitution 4Off: V. Mendez · On: Victor Dávila
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72' Venezuela Goal · Normal GoalS. Rondon · Assist: Y. Soteldo
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79' Venezuela Goal · Normal GoalD. Machís · Assist: Cristian Cásseres Jr.
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81' Chile subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: W. Alarcón
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87' Venezuela subst · Substitution 5Off: S. Rondon · On: Josef Martínez
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90'+2 Chile Card · Yellow CardGabriel Suazo
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Venezuela | Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 87% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 13 | 11 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 367 | 508 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Accurate Passes | 311 | 441 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned in Venezuela's favor when Matías Núñez received a red card in the 59th minute, leaving Chile a man short and struggling to maintain their defensive structure.
- ▸ Yeferson Soteldo's early goal in the 45th minute set the tone for Venezuela's dominant performance, while Salomón Rondón's and Darwin Machís' goals sealed the victory in the second half.