League Play-Off

Saraza
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Cachi AFC's Fulgencio Hermon started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Candido Roldanillo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 2nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Mauricio Fagondo fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cachi AFC's protests and gave Mauricio Fagondo a yellow card for diving instead. After 9 played minutes Candido Roldanillo rounded Cachi AFC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fulgencio Hermon in the 14th minute of play forced Saraza FC's goalkeeper Julio Joey to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nicolas Selmo was a little too slow when Jacobo Maureo got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 24th minute. The score was now 2-0. In the 33rd minute Anibal Mederi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Joey saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 37 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Saraza FC's Alfonso Mouricio fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Candido Roldanillo in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicolas Selmo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alfonso Mouricio got free with Nicolas Selmo in the 41st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alfonso Mouricio got free with Nicolas Selmo in the 45th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Candido Roldanillo made a kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Alfonso Mouricio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Saraza FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cachi AFC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Saraza FC's Alfonso Mouricio got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Fulgencio Hermon did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 2-1 to the left of a surprised Julio Joey 54 minutes into the match. 62 minutes into the game, Cristian Cilio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cachi AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Saraza FC the free kick. Cristian Cilio kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Anibal Mederi in the 69thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Julio Joey, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The supporters of Saraza FC booed when Cachi AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ladislao Kismi didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 73rd minute Alfonso Mouricio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicolas Selmo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Saraza FC getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Joel Ostadar hit a great ball. Anibal Mederi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julio Joey having to interfere. If Alfonso Mouricio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 96th minute of the match, Fulgencio Hermon tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Julio Joey saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Saraza FC had won after a very even match.