League Play-Off

Estadio Banfield
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Eustaquio Suarez made the kick off which started today's match. Colo system.'s Jesus Txurio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eustaquio Suarez in the 6th minute of play. In the 6th match minute, Colo system. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mariano Fernandes to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eustaquio Suarez in the 9th minute of play forced Colo system.'s goalkeeper Jesus Txurio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Honorato Froylan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Honorato Froylan's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Jesus Txurio firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 15th minute Eustaquio Suarez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jesus Txurio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 19 minutes into the game, Honorato Froylan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Jesus Txurio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When the match had gone on for 24 minutes, Eustaquio Suarez took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Jesus Txurio to make any attempt to save it. Banfield AFC's Narciso Cayo got a good chance for a goal in the 28th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jesus Txurio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Honorato Froylan in the 29th minute of the match. In the 30th minute, Eustaquio Suarez fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Jesus Txurio, passed just outside the right post. In the 42nd minute, Honorato Froylan got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 43 minutes into the game, Mariano Fernandes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Colo system.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Banfield AFC the free kick. After 44 played minutes Colo system. got a freekick which was hit by Mariano Fernandes. After a defensive mix-up in Colo system.'s zone, Eustaquio Suarez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jesus Txurio came out of the goal and Eustaquio Suarez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Honorato Froylan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Mariano Fernandes stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Jesus Txurio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eustaquio Suarez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eustaquio Suarez in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jesus Txurio saved Colo system. from getting behind. After having played for 57 minutes, Eustaquio Suarez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Banfield AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eustaquio Suarez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 59th minute of the game. One of Colo system.:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Banfield AFC:s goal. In the 61st minute there was a penalty for Banfield AFC. Elias Frasco stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Jesus Txurio. 3-0. Eustaquio Suarez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Jesus Txurio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Eustaquio Suarez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 68 minutes, Honorato Froylan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Banfield AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Honorato Froylan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 72nd match minute, Colo system. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iker Viviano to maneuver through the defense. Honorato Froylan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 75 played minutes Colo system. got a freekick which was hit by Saturnino Sayveon. Honorato Froylan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jesus Txurio having to interfere. A collision led to Colo system. getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Mariano Fernandes hit a great ball. 89 minutes into the game, Banfield AFC's Honorato Froylan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jesus Txurio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. Honorato Froylan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jesus Txurio having to interfere. Jesus Txurio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eustaquio Suarez in the 95th minute of play. After having played for 97 minutes, Eustaquio Suarez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Banfield AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eustaquio Suarez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Banfield AFC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.