League Play-Off

Pipinas
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Justo Eleazar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tadeo Salvino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Pipinas AFC's Domingos Lesardo got a free kick in the 4th minute. Gaston Ledesma's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonathan Cristofol read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. With his leg Jonathan Cristofol managed to avoid a goal in the 11thth minute, when Pipinas AFC's Gaston Ledesma fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Jonathan Cristofol stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mario Chago's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. Fernando Lehoi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Justo Eleazar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Albino Lapurdi kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. After 33 minutes of play, Tócota's Tadeo Salvino made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Justo Eleazar was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 37th minute, Domingos Lesardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 40 minutes, Gaston Ledesma mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Pipinas AFC and the Tócota players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Tócota booed when Pipinas AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gaston Ledesma didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 43rd minute Mario Chago shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jonathan Cristofol saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 46thth minute of the game Mario Chago who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Tócota's Jonathan Cristofol was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Tadeo Salvino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tadeo Salvino to make the kick off. Fernando Lehoi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Justo Eleazar made a huge save. After 59 played minutes Pipinas AFC got a freekick which was hit by Bernardo Pello. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mario Chago in the 61st minute of play forced Tócota's goalkeeper Jonathan Cristofol to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gaston Ledesma recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 65th minute the ball was on its way in behind Pipinas AFC's goalkeeper Justo Eleazar, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Fernando Lehoi fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tócota's protests and gave Fernando Lehoi a yellow card for diving instead. Fernando Lehoi hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Arnoldo Leoiar lost his temper 69 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After 69 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Pipinas AFC! In the 71st minute there was a penalty for Tócota. Faustino Cuarto stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Justo Eleazar. 0-2. In the 79th minute, Tadeo Salvino reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Justo Eleazar. The goal made the score 0-3. In the 84th match minute, Pipinas AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romulo Oinatz to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tadeo Salvino in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Justo Eleazar saved Pipinas AFC from getting behind. 87 minutes into the game, Domingos Lesardo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pipinas AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tócota the free kick. With a little luck, Pipinas AFC's Justo Eleazar got control of the ball when Fernando Lehoi tried to sneak it across the goal line. 91 minutes into the game, Tadeo Salvino recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Justo Eleazar. Tadeo Salvino showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. Tócota's Jonathan Cristofol played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gaston Ledesma in the 96th minute of play. Gaston Ledesma received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Jonathan Cristofol tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Tócota had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.