Universitario de Deportes vs Coquimbo Unido — Copa Libertadores

**Universitario de Deportes 0-2 Coquimbo Unido**

**Playing Style:** Universitario de Deportes dominated possession (68% vs 32%) and generated a high volume of shots (8 vs 5), with a strong emphasis on attacking play. They had more passes (515 vs 254), accurate passes (81% vs 61%), and controlled a large portion of the opponent’s half (76% vs 24%). Their play was forward-oriented, with more touches inside the opponent’s box (27 vs 10) and a higher shot on target percentage (50 vs 40). Coquimbo Unido, by contrast, played a more compact and defensive style, with fewer passes and less possession. They focused on counter-attacking, with a high conversion rate on big chances (2/2 vs 0/0) and more defensive actions (59 vs 31), including more clearances (39 vs 13) and blocks (2 vs 1).

**Strengths and Weaknesses:** Universitario de Deportes’ strengths included superior ball control, high pass accuracy, and a strong presence in the opponent’s half. They also had more successful dribbles (10 vs 3) and corners (7 vs 2). However, their biggest weakness was their inability to convert chances, with 0 big chances converted (0% vs 100%). They also struggled defensively, with fewer successful tackles (11 vs 10) and more offside situations (3 vs 0). Coquimbo Unido’s strengths were their efficiency in converting limited opportunities, strong defensive organization, and a high number of defensive actions. Their goalkeeper made 4 saves, and they had more successful long balls (30 vs 25). Their weaknesses included low possession, fewer passes, and less control in the opponent’s half.

**Conclusion:** Despite dominating possession and generating more shots, Universitario de Deportes failed to convert any of their big chances, while Coquimbo Unido capitalized on their limited opportunities with 100% conversion. Coquimbo’s defensive solidity, including more clearances and blocks, helped them secure the win. Universitario’s inability to finish chances, despite having more shots on target and better possession, was the key factor in the 0-2 result. Coquimbo Unido, though less dominant in terms of possession and attacking stats, was more clinical and effective in the critical moments of the game.