League Play-Off

Estadio Nirihuao
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jesus Harkaitz took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 5th match minute, Rawson FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hermengildo Steven to maneuver through the defense. Joel Daunte fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eleuterio Dabi having to interfere. Rawson FC's Victorino Bizi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save Rawson FC from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jesus Harkaitz got free with Victorino Bizi in the 17th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Cirilo Isias charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cirilo Isias the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Rawson FC's Cirilo Isias got a free kick in the 22nd minute. In the 23rd match minute, Rawson FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carmelo Cai to maneuver through the defense. Jesus Harkaitz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eleuterio Dabi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cirilo Isias, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Eleuterio Dabi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Daunte in the 31st minute of play. After 34 played minutes Rawson FC got a freekick which was hit by Cirilo Isias. Victorino Bizi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benito Jerrold in the 35th minute of the match. Jesus Harkaitz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 41st match minute, Independiente FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isidoro Lertxun to maneuver through the defense. In the 44th minute Cirilo Isias shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eleuterio Dabi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cirilo Isias made a kick off. Jesus Harkaitz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jonatan Amor recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 59th minute, Isidoro Lertxun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Jesus Harkaitz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Eleuterio Dabi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cirilo Isias in the 66th minute of play. Orlando Xabat kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. After having played for 70 minutes, Jesus Harkaitz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Independiente FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jesus Harkaitz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Rawson FC getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Roberto Guillerme hit a great ball. In the 75th minute, Jesus Harkaitz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Independiente FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. 80 minutes into the match, Rawson FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jesus Harkaitz came free, but Victorino Bizi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 82nd minute Jesus Harkaitz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Victorino Bizi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 84th minute, one of Rawson FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Rawson FC. In the 85th minute there was a penalty for Independiente FC. Benito Jerrold stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Victorino Bizi. 2-0. Independiente FC's Eleuterio Dabi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cirilo Isias in the 98th minute of play. Independiente FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.