League Play-Off

Estadio Punua
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Federico Cordera got the match started through his kick off. Luciano Rencio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Generoso Abancens having to interfere. 10 minutes into the match, C.A.Bragado F.C's goalkeeper Leonel Tavio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Aurelio Belasko. 11 minutes into the game, Punua's Aurelio Belasko nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Leonel Tavio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. When the match had gone on for 15 minutes, Alonzo Macerio took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Leonel Tavio to make any attempt to save it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Federico Cordera in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Generoso Abancens prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Marcelo Semeno managed to get in a good position for a shot. Punua's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcelo Semeno was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Leonel Tavio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. C.A.Bragado F.C's Federico Cordera got a good chance for a goal in the 28th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Leonel Tavio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aaron Sal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. C.A.Bragado F.C's Leonel Tavio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alonzo Macerio in the 34th minute of play. Federico Cordera sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. C.A.Bragado F.C's Luciano Rencio got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Federico Cordera sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Alonzo Macerio stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. When Alonzo Macerio fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Punua's protests and gave Alonzo Macerio a yellow card for diving instead. When Punua's Aurelio Belasko in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye C.A.Bragado F.C's goalie prevented a goal. C.A.Bragado F.C's Federico Cordera got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Luciano Rencio's late challenge caught a Punua's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luciano Rencio helped the player get up and apologised. In the 70th minute, Luciano Rencio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Federico Cordera managed to get in a good position for a shot. C.A.Bragado F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Federico Cordera was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Generoso Abancens breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Generoso Abancens made a fantastic save in the 79th minute, when Luciano Rencio sent off a good shot on target. In the 81st minute C.A.Bragado F.C were awarded a corner. Julio Buinton went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 82nd match minute, Punua was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Feliciano Omero to maneuver through the defense. When Luciano Rencio came up free with the goalie in the 83rd minute, the C.A.Bragado F.C fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Luciano Rencio couldn't finish the play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cristo Lluterio during the 86th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Cristo Lluterio kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. When the referee blew the final whistle, Punua could leave the field as winners, despite C.A.Bragado F.C having more of the ball for most of the match.