League Play-Off

Yesenia Cardenas
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ridouane Palermo got the match started through his kick off. Muten's Isidoro Galtero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elpidio Isusko in the 5th minute of play. After 6 played minutes MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12 got a freekick which was hit by Ernesto Bras. 10 minutes into the match, Ridouane Palermo dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Angelo Oliverio, 1-0. When MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's Elpidio Isusko in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Muten's goalie prevented a goal. In the 25th minute Jimeno Bartuelo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Isidoro Galtero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 29 minutes into the game, Ridouane Palermo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Angelo Oliverio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's Angelo Oliverio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ridouane Palermo in the 31st minute of play. Muten's Carmelo Rodas was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Angelo Oliverio in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 37 minutes into the game, Prudencio Turi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Muten's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12 the free kick. Prudencio Turi kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. Isidoro Galtero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jimeno Bartuelo in the 38th minute of the match. Jimeno Bartuelo scored 2-2 in the 41st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Isidoro Galtero, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 45th minute, Ridouane Palermo fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ernesto Bras made a kick off. After a rather tough play, Muten's Vicente Ugutz got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Isidoro Galtero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elpidio Isusko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Muten's Isidoro Galtero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elpidio Isusko in the 60th minute of play. Damian Rodas's late challenge caught a Muten's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Damian Rodas helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's Damian Rodas got a free kick in the 64th minute. 64 minutes into the match, MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's goal looked a bit too open when Pedro Uzuri came free, but Angelo Oliverio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Isidoro Galtero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Damian Rodas's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ridouane Palermo in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Angelo Oliverio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ridouane Palermo struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Angelo Oliverio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Muten. In the 75th minute Pedro Uzuri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Angelo Oliverio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Muten's Isidoro Galtero proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save Muten from getting a goal against them. Angelo Oliverio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pedro Uzuri's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. In the 78th minute, Igor Winszman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Muten made a substitution. Laureano Llorian replaced Prospero Orlan. After a rather tough play, Muten's Igor Winszman got a free kick in the 79th minute. Muten made a substitution. Adolfo Chago replaced Gonzalo Rolado. Muten made a substitution. Hilario Iruinea replaced Pedro Uzuri. After 85 minutes of play, Muten's Hilario Iruinea made it 3-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Angelo Oliverio was left in no man's land by his defense there! Tadeo Arnalt kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. After having played for 94 minutes, Laureano Llorian managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Muten's supporters crossed their fingers, but Laureano Llorian was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Muten's Prudencio Turi pulled a muscle in his back after 95 minutes and couldn't finish the game. When Jimeno Bartuelo fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12's protests and gave Jimeno Bartuelo a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Muten booed when MANCHITA ES LA TUYA 9-12 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jimeno Bartuelo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hilario Iruinea received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Angelo Oliverio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Muten players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.