League Play-Off

Libert. de America
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Edelmiro Casomiro kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. In the 16th minute, San Lorenzo's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Santiago Urtats fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. When Cristo Feliu, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 16 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Artemio Otsando was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. When San Lorenzo's Edelmiro Casomiro in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Independiente's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Independiente getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Gaspar Marcones hit a great ball. Adrian Jaunti sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Venancio Benitez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfonso Olando in the 25th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Adrian Jaunti managed to get in a good position for a shot. San Lorenzo's supporters rose to their feet, but Adrian Jaunti was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Venancio Benitez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Alfonso Olando had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 36 played minutes San Lorenzo got a freekick which was hit by Ceferino Canor. An unexpected shot in the 39th minute by Santiago Urtats got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind Independiente's goalkeeper Venancio Benitez, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Venancio Benitez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adrian Jaunti in the 42nd minute of the match. Silvano Urdin hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. San Lorenzo's Rogelio Louis was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Venancio Benitez in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Santiago Urtats 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. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Alfonso Olando was the one to do the kick off. Santiago Urtats struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Artemio Otsando didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Independiente. Santiago Urtats received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Artemio Otsando tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 58 minutes into the game, Silvano Urdin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Independiente's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave San Lorenzo the free kick. After a rather tough play, Independiente's Silvano Urdin got a free kick in the 58th minute. Alfonso Olando was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 62nd minute. San Lorenzo's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Alfonso Olando recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 69th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alfonso Olando fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Venancio Benitez having to interfere. Venancio Benitez made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Adrian Jaunti sent off a good shot on target. Santiago Urtats fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Artemio Otsando having to interfere. Venancio Benitez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alfonso Olando in the 81st minute of the match. In the 81st minute, Alfonso Olando made a precise shot to the right of Venancio Benitez. Independiente's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Cristo Feliu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Artemio Otsando tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Clemente Oliverio hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. 95 minutes into the match, Independiente's Cristo Feliu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Artemio Otsando narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Independiente had won after a very even match.