League Play-Off

Ampallo
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Saturnino Romelio kicked off to start the match. The long shot by Salvador Cerilo in the 6th minute really tested Benjamin Leobardo'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. 7 minutes into the game, Silvestre Afonso was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ampallo FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave aLLá FC the free kick. Gaspar Estefan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saturnino Romelio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Silvestre Afonso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 14 played minutes Ampallo FC got a freekick which was hit by Salvador Cerilo. 16 minutes into the game, aLLá FC's Saturnino Romelio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gaspar Estefan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Gaspar Estefan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saturnino Romelio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the Ampallo FC defense, Saturnino Romelio kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gaspar Estefan. The Ampallo FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gaspar Estefan should have stopped the shot. When Marcelo Edwardo fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored aLLá FC's protests and gave Marcelo Edwardo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 26th match minute, aLLá FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcelo Edwardo to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 30 minutes, Saturnino Romelio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. aLLá FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Saturnino Romelio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Osvaldo Azibar struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Gaspar Estefan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for aLLá FC. Narciso Palban fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benjamin Leobardo having to interfere. In the 46th match minute, Ampallo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Astor Celipe to maneuver through the defense. Osvaldo Azibar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Ampallo FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. aLLá FC were winning 0-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Edgardo Belasko to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Ampallo FC getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Silvestre Afonso hit a great ball. A sloppy throw-in by Edgard Eguen in the 63rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Ampallo FC's Jose Chepe. aLLá FC's Benjamin Leobardo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edgardo Belasko in the 68th minute of play. In the 72nd minute of the match Ampallo FC got a corner. aLLá FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Jose Chepe ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Ampallo FC's Jose Chepe to fire away a dangerous shot which Benjamin Leobardo despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, aLLá FC's Marcelo Edwardo got a free kick in the 76th minute. In the 79th minute of the game Natalio Bento made a throw-in which Osvaldo Azibar played forward. Osvaldo Azibar might have been able to make a better finish in the 83rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gaspar Estefan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Osvaldo Azibar ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 92nd minute Osvaldo Azibar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gaspar Estefan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Silvestre Afonso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 98th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. aLLá FC played a much better game than Ampallo FC and deserved their victory. The Ampallo FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.