League Play-Off

Velloso
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cipriano Malvin made the kick off which started today's match. If Hermengildo Roland had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Emilio Franco came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the Velloso AFC 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 Emilio Franco couldn't finish the play. After having played for 11 minutes, Cipriano Malvin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Velloso AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cipriano Malvin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Velloso AFC's Emilio Franco got a free kick in the 12th minute. Severo Ramos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Emilio Franco in the 19th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tiburcio Ur in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Apolo Guzman prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Severo Ramos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cipriano Malvin in the 28th minute of play. 30 minutes into the game, Guaberto Osorio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Velloso AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bella Vista C.F. the free kick. Guaberto Osorio kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Tiburcio Ur's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Apolo Guzman was relentless in the 33rd minute of the game. If Tiburcio Ur had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Velloso AFC getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Anselmo Goren hit a great ball. Pedro Jatsu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Apolo Guzman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Velloso AFC's Guaberto Osorio got a free kick in the 46th minute. Bella Vista C.F. were awarded a corner in the 49th minute after Velloso AFC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ciro Garin took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Ciro Garin got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Apolo Guzman quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tiburcio Ur made a kick off. In the 55th minute of the match Bella Vista C.F. got a corner. Velloso AFC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ciro Garin ran over to the corner to take the kick. A collision led to Velloso AFC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Efrain Lizar hit a great ball. A hard shot 59 in the game by Pedro Jatsu from a close distance when the talented Apolo Guzman managed to make a qualified save. Velloso AFC's players were relieved. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tiburcio Ur in the 62nd minute of play forced Velloso AFC's goalkeeper Apolo Guzman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 72 played minutes Velloso AFC got a freekick which was hit by Guaberto Osorio. Tiburcio Ur recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Emilio Franco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tiburcio Ur received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Apolo Guzman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Pedro Jatsu got free with Apolo Guzman in the 92nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Modesto Xacintu kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 95th match minute, Velloso AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernabe Arlo to maneuver through the defense. In the 97th minute of the match Ciro Garin shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Apolo Guzman showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The Bella Vista C.F. players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Velloso AFC from taking control. The game ends in a draw.