League Play-Off

Estadio Trapiche
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Eleuterio Rufio got the match started through his kick off. Aquilino Berdaitz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patricio Marcones, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 3rd minute, Evelio Innocenzio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot 7 in the game by Pablo Aurre from a close distance when the talented Pastor Rik managed to make a qualified save. Usiyal's players were relieved. After 8 minutes of play, Trapiche AFC's Pablo Aurre made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Pastor Rik was left in no man's land by his defense there! Patricio Marcones received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Aquilino Berdaitz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some careless play in the Trapiche AFC defense, Natalio Menendo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Aquilino Berdaitz. The Trapiche AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Aquilino Berdaitz should have stopped the shot. Usiyal's Pastor Rik played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Evelio Innocenzio in the 44th minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Natalio Menendo was the one to do the kick off. Pablo Aurre sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pedro Franco hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Patricio Marcones managed to get in a good position for a shot. Usiyal's supporters rose to their feet, but Patricio Marcones was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aquilino Berdaitz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Patricio Marcones received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Aquilino Berdaitz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pastor Rik took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eleuterio Rufio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eloy Nikola charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eloy Nikola the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 70 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Usiyal! After 77 played minutes Trapiche AFC got a freekick which was hit by Albano Cebrian. Natalio Menendo took the ball and in the 80 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Aquilino Berdaitz. Aquilino Berdaitz dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-3. After 83 played minutes Trapiche AFC got a freekick which was hit by Ignacio Machado. After a defensive mix-up in Trapiche AFC's zone, Natalio Menendo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aquilino Berdaitz came out of the goal and Natalio Menendo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.