League Play-Off

Los Alamos
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Karasuno's Maxi Fernandez started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 2nd match minute, Karasuno was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maxi Fernandez to maneuver through the defense. In the 5th minute, Emanuele Mussi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Josef Mlynarczyk made an important save on a dangerous shot by Moises Iratxo in the 8th minute. The supporters of Canadians R C B booed when Karasuno was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dé Velloso didn't get a good kick on the ball. Will Slegers struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Duda Nesta didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Canadians R C B. Generoso Egoitz scored 0-2 in the 18th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Duda Nesta, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Emanuele Mussi during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Canadians R C B booed when Karasuno was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emanuele Mussi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Josef Mlynarczyk showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maxi Fernandez, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. 27 minutes into the match, Karasuno's goal looked a bit too open when Fabian Tino came free, but Duda Nesta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 32 minutes into the game, Will Slegers cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Duda Nesta was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Canadians R C B's Josef Mlynarczyk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maxi Fernandez in the 36th minute of play. Josef Mlynarczyk made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Moises Iratxo sent off a good shot on target. Canadians R C B's Generoso Egoitz got a good chance for a goal in the 44th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Karasuno's Duda Nesta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Generoso Egoitz in the 48th minute of play. The Karasuno players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Canadians R C B were winning 0-3.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Will Slegers made a kick off. Emanuele Mussi took the ball and in the 53 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Josef Mlynarczyk. Josef Mlynarczyk dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. When the match clock showed 59 minutes, the score became 1-4 when Will Slegers sped through Karasuno's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Duda Nesta. An unexpectedly hard shot by Moises Iratxo in the 68th minute of play forced Canadians R C B's goalkeeper Josef Mlynarczyk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Josef Mlynarczyk made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maxi Fernandez in the 72nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maxi Fernandez in the 72nd minute of play forced Canadians R C B's goalkeeper Josef Mlynarczyk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alfredo Orlin in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Josef Mlynarczyk prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Duda Nesta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Will Slegers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 77 minutes into the match, Alfredo Orlin had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Josef Mlynarczyk. Canadians R C B's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alfredo Orlin was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-4. Canadians R C B made a substitution. Antonio Etxatxu replaced Celso Lavalle. Tillmann Antoni took the ball and in the 83 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Duda Nesta. Duda Nesta dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-5. Josef Mlynarczyk showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alfredo Orlin, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. After 92 played minutes Karasuno got a freekick which was hit by Moises Iratxo. Will Slegers recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Karasuno supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Canadians R C B's performance. The match ended with a win for Canadians R C B.