League Play-Off

Dr. Gonzalo Rivera
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Enrique Senin made the kick off which started today's match. Enrique Senin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Marciano Baleren tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Enrique Senin in the 9th minute of play forced Villa Tachito F.C.'s goalkeeper Marciano Baleren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Lazzarino getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Carlos Garci hit a great ball. 12 minutes into the match, Villa Tachito F.C.'s Timoteo Fresco broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. If Ernesto Lapurdi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Villa Tachito F.C. booed when Lazzarino was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fermin Foro didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Ernesto Lapurdi came up free with the goalie in the 22nd minute, the Villa Tachito F.C. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ernesto Lapurdi couldn't finish the play. Alberto Iraunkor's late challenge caught a Villa Tachito F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alberto Iraunkor helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Lazzarino's Alberto Iraunkor got a free kick in the 24th minute. Cleto Eleder's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 26thth minute, Mariano Dayam skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Marciano Baleren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Enrique Senin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marciano Baleren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Enrique Senin in the 32nd minute of play. Marciano Baleren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Enrique Senin in the 43rd minute of play. 47 minutes into the match, Lazzarino's goal looked a bit too open when Ernesto Lapurdi came free, but Mariano Dayam reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 47th match minute, Lazzarino was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Garci to maneuver through the defense. In the 48th minute, Villa Tachito F.C.'s Ernesto Lapurdi ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Mariano Dayam. Mariano Dayam yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1.

Lazzarino's Isidro Sidro couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Villa Tachito F.C.. Ernesto Lapurdi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mariano Dayam having to interfere. Cleto Eleder sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 74 minutes, Cleto Eleder managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Villa Tachito F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Cleto Eleder was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mariano Dayam took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cleto Eleder, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Americo Abeita charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Americo Abeita the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 78 played minutes Villa Tachito F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Americo Abeita. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Enrique Senin in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marciano Baleren saved Villa Tachito F.C. from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Ernesto Lapurdi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Villa Tachito F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Ernesto Lapurdi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mariano Dayam breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Carlos Garci kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ernesto Lapurdi in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mariano Dayam prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some careless play in the Lazzarino defense, Cleto Eleder kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mariano Dayam. The Lazzarino fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mariano Dayam should have stopped the shot. Villa Tachito F.C. were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Lazzarino for a fine match.