League Play-Off

Arnolfo Rinaldi
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Paulino Eguen kicked off to start the match. The supporters of ALEMCA booed when Rawson F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Modesto Atauri didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of ALEMCA booed when Rawson F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francisco Salvino didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fabian Illart showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paulino Eguen, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. After taking down the ball on Rawson F.C's corner Cristo Venceslas fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Fabian Illart quite easily take care of the ball. The audience was convinced that Uvis Ūpis's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Fabian Illart was relentless in the 12th minute of the game. When the match had gone on for 12 minutes, Uvis Ūpis put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Fabian Illart. Patricio Guillerme's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Benjamin Gombal read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. Benjamin Gombal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jimeno Corderall, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 20th minute, Jimeno Corderall ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Benjamin Gombal was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. ALEMCA's Fabian Illart proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save ALEMCA from getting a goal against them. Jaime Ferrer hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Uvis Ūpis struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Fabian Illart didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rawson F.C. In the 45th match minute, ALEMCA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roberto Otsoa to maneuver through the defense. Fabian Illart made an important save on a dangerous shot by Uvis Ūpis in the 48th minute.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jimeno Corderall to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 56th minute, Paulino Eguen left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Rawson F.C fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Arturo Herauso managed to get in a good position for a shot. ALEMCA's supporters rose to their feet, but Arturo Herauso was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benjamin Gombal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 62 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for ALEMCA! ALEMCA:s Fabian Illart showed great skill when he stopped Cristo Venceslas:s penalty. Jimeno Corderall in the 71stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Benjamin Gombal, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The supporters of Rawson F.C booed when ALEMCA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roberto Otsoa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fabian Illart took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulino Eguen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 81st match minute, Rawson F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jesus Estevez to maneuver through the defense. Rawson F.C's Jairo Birila was substituted for Leonel Telmo. 84 minutes into the match, Rawson F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Jimeno Corderall came free, but Benjamin Gombal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jimeno Corderall made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 84thth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Benjamin Gombal would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. When the match clock showed 88 minutes, the score became 3-3 when Jimeno Corderall sped through Rawson F.C's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Benjamin Gombal. If Cristian Dias had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Paulino Eguen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 95 minutes into the game, Rawson F.C's Uvis Ūpis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fabian Illart made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-3. After 97 played minutes Rawson F.C got a freekick which was hit by Jairo Birila. There was no doubt that Rawson F.C were the better team. Rawson F.C's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.