League Play-Off

9-12-2018
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Rangel Gandev made the kick off which started today's match. The La Acade fans' excitement grew in the 6th match minute when La Acade's Amado Rioja looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 9 minutes into the match, La Acade's goal looked a bit too open when Jero Rivera came free, but Arturo Erramun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th minute Napoleón 2018 were awarded a corner. Gregorio Garoa went to the cornerflag to take it. 13 minutes into the match, Napoleón 2018's goal looked a bit too open when Rangel Gandev came free, but Edmílson Veloso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 15th minute Saturnino Johans shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arturo Erramun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jero Rivera in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arturo Erramun saved La Acade from getting behind. Edmílson Veloso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rangel Gandev's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. 20 minutes into the match, La Acade's goal looked a bit too open when Saturnino Johans came free, but Arturo Erramun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 23rd match minute, Napoleón 2018 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ni Chuan to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 27 minutes, Jero Rivera managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Napoleón 2018's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jero Rivera was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Arturo Erramun showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Saturnino Johans, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. In the 33rd minute Napoleón 2018 were awarded a corner. Gregorio Garoa went to the cornerflag to take it. Napoleón 2018's Gregorio Garoa was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Arturo Erramun in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 36 minutes into the match, Jero Rivera dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Arturo Erramun, 1-1. A collision led to La Acade getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Virgilio Manny hit a great ball. Saturnino Johans could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Arturo Erramun made a huge save. In the 44th match minute, Napoleón 2018 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lisandro Vitin to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amado Rioja in the 45th minute of play forced Napoleón 2018's goalkeeper Edmílson Veloso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 46 minutes, Jero Rivera managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Napoleón 2018's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jero Rivera was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some careless play in the La Acade defense, Saturnino Johans kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Arturo Erramun. The La Acade fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Arturo Erramun should have stopped the shot. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

53 minutes into the game, Saturnino Johans cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Arturo Erramun was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Arturo Erramun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Saturnino Johans in the 59th minute of play. Saturnino Johans sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 71stth minute of the game Saturnino Johans who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but La Acade's Arturo Erramun was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Edmílson Veloso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amado Rioja in the 73rd minute of the match. If Jero Rivera had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Napoleón 2018 made a substitution. Isidro Llorian replaced Prudencio Gai. Napoleón 2018's Jero Rivera got a good chance for a goal in the 82nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in La Acade's zone, Saturnino Johans stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arturo Erramun came out of the goal and Saturnino Johans tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. La Acade's Arturo Erramun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jero Rivera in the 89th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in La Acade's zone, Saturnino Johans stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arturo Erramun came out of the goal and Saturnino Johans tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. There was no doubt that Napoleón 2018 were the better team. Napoleón 2018's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.