Erste Fußbal Spiel in die Ostern Insel - Colo colo vs Rapa nui
Fifa call this matach as the “Island´s match of the century.“
Taken from Gregory Sica, Goal.com
” Colo Colo easily dispatched of Rapa Nui in the first official match in Easter Island. The Chilean heavyweights won the Chilean Cup match 4-0.
The locals, who didn’t count with any professional footballers, but artisans, fishermen and dancers, played a decent game but were, as was expected, outplayed.
Before the match, Rapa Nui performed their traditional dance, which is similar to that of the ‘haka’ performed by the New Zealand rugby team, the All Blacks.
An own goal from Javier Perez paved the way for Colo Colo’s comprehensive victory. Cristian Bogado of Paraguay scored twice and Phillip Araos scored the fourth goal from the penalty spot.
In the 20th minute, referee Carlos Chandia disallowed a goal from the locals when Tuki handled the ball.
Thus, Colo Colo advanced to the following round of the Chilean Cup. The winner of the tournament gains direct entry into the 2010 Copa Sudamericana.
The match was broadcast live on national television, but the natives made sure not to miss the historical event. Around 3,000 fans, roughly 500 of whom were Colo Colo supporters, attended the match. It was a large turn-out considering that less than 4,000 people actually live on the island.
Easter Island is famous around the world for its historical statues, which were created by the Rapanui people. In the future, more football matches are expected to take place on the island.”
Here the highlight of the match (in Spanish)
