League Play-Off

Estadio Arrutó
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Hugo Duardo made the kick off and thus started the match. When Paolo Cerilo fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Aranguren AFC's protests and gave Paolo Cerilo a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Aranguren AFC's Paolo Cerilo got a free kick in the 3rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ambrosio Leheren in the 4th minute of play forced Aranguren AFC's goalkeeper Denis Transito to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ceferino Gonsalvo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 8thth minute, Denis Transito skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 9 minutes into the match, Arrutó's goal looked a bit too open when Paolo Cerilo came free, but Sixto Heriberto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Aranguren AFC's Fernan Lander got a free kick in the 16th minute. The long shot by Ambrosio Leheren in the 16th minute really tested Denis Transito's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Marciano Fe charged in rather forcefully in the 17th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marciano Fe the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 17th match minute, Aranguren AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marciano Fe to maneuver through the defense. Denis Transito made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ambrosio Leheren in the 20th minute of play. Sixto Heriberto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marciano Fe, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. In the 23rdth minute of the game Ambrosio Leheren who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Aranguren AFC's Denis Transito was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ambrosio Leheren received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Denis Transito tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Paolo Cerilo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sixto Heriberto was relentless in the 26th minute of the game. Paolo Cerilo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 30thth minute of the game Hugo Duardo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Arrutó's Sixto Heriberto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 33rd minute Paolo Cerilo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sixto Heriberto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aranguren AFC's Denis Transito proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save Aranguren AFC from getting a goal against them. Sixto Heriberto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marciano Fe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sixto Heriberto came out of the goal in the 37th minute to try and stop a shot by Aranguren AFC's Paolo Cerilo. But to his dismay, Paolo Cerilo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Cesar Lopez took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 44th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Sixto Heriberto. Arrutó's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 48th minute, Marciano Fe managed to get in a good position for a shot. Aranguren AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Marciano Fe was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sixto Heriberto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After the first half Aranguren AFC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ambrosio Leheren to make the kick off. Denis Transito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maximo Bartuelo, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Paolo Cerilo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Aranguren AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Paolo Cerilo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sixto Heriberto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Prospero Cuarto hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. 64 minutes into the match, Aranguren AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Ceferino Gonsalvo came free, but Denis Transito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ambrosio Leheren fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Denis Transito having to interfere. When Paolo Brion fell near the penalty area in the 68th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arrutó's protests and gave Paolo Brion a yellow card for diving instead. In the 68th match minute, Arrutó was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paolo Brion to maneuver through the defense. During the 71st minute of the match Paolo Cerilo completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Paolo Cerilo a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Paolo Cerilo kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ceferino Gonsalvo in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Denis Transito saved Aranguren AFC from getting behind. Arrutó's Sixto Heriberto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hugo Duardo in the 74th minute of play. 76 minutes into the game, Marciano Fe recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sixto Heriberto. Marciano Fe showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Sixto Heriberto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hugo Duardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. After 82 minutes of play, Aranguren AFC's Hugo Duardo made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Sixto Heriberto was left in no man's land by his defense there! 86 minutes into the match, Aranguren AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Ambrosio Leheren came free, but Denis Transito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ceferino Gonsalvo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Denis Transito tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Aranguren AFC booed when Arrutó was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Prospero Cuarto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Silvano Herauso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sixto Heriberto having to interfere. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Aranguren AFC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.