League Play-Off

Juan Domingo Veigas
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jeremias Bihar got the match started through his kick off. Palmira AFC's Eduardo Raitin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 4th minute of the match, managed to save Palmira AFC from getting a goal against them. With a little luck, Palmira AFC's Eduardo Raitin got control of the ball when Jonatan Boni tried to sneak it across the goal line. Cromito Futebol's Fulgencio Arnalt got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 17 minutes into the match, Jonatan Boni had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Eduardo Raitin. Palmira AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jonatan Boni was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Bernardo Donostia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jeremias Bihar's shot from short distance in the 23rd minute. Jeremias Bihar spun around in front of the goal 25 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Cromito Futebol's goal. The supporters of Cromito Futebol booed when Palmira AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Astor Bibiano didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Paulo Vidal managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cromito Futebol's supporters rose to their feet, but Paulo Vidal was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eduardo Raitin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Palmira AFC's Jeremias Bihar in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cromito Futebol's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Cromito Futebol's zone, Jeremias Bihar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bernardo Donostia came out of the goal and Jeremias Bihar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 35thth minute of the game Jeremias Bihar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Cromito Futebol's Bernardo Donostia was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Palmira AFC getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Ciro Guib hit a great ball. Eduardo Raitin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paulo Vidal, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jonatan Boni got free with Eduardo Raitin in the 40th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Cromito Futebol booed when Palmira AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arnoldo Celipe didn't get a good kick on the ball. 43 minutes into the match, Palmira AFC's goalkeeper Eduardo Raitin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jonatan Boni. Eduardo Raitin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fulgencio Arnalt in the 44th minute of the match. A collision led to Palmira AFC getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Arnoldo Celipe hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lucas Toli during the 47th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Cromito Futebol getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Lucas Toli hit a great ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

53 minutes into the match, Palmira AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Jonatan Boni came free, but Eduardo Raitin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eduardo Raitin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fernan Fagildo in the 56th minute of the match. Bernardo Donostia didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Palmira AFC's Jeremias Bihar shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 1-1 in the ordered_time% minute. In the 61st minute, Jeremias Bihar got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The supporters of Palmira AFC booed when Cromito Futebol was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lucas Toli didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 67th minute of the game. One of Cromito Futebol:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Palmira AFC:s goal. Arnoldo Celipe shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Palmira AFC's Jeremias Bihar was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 71st play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Victor Peio hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. If Fulgencio Arnalt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 77th minute, Palmira AFC's Jeremias Bihar ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Bernardo Donostia. Bernardo Donostia yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. 81 minutes into the match, Cromito Futebol's goal looked a bit too open when Jeremias Bihar came free, but Bernardo Donostia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eduardo Raitin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fernan Fagildo, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. In the 85th match minute, Palmira AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abel Silbestre to maneuver through the defense. Eduardo Raitin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fulgencio Arnalt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eduardo Raitin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonatan Boni, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eduardo Raitin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fernan Fagildo, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Jonatan Boni received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Eduardo Raitin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Cromito Futebol supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Palmira AFC's performance. The match ended with a win for Palmira AFC.