League Play-Off

Maipú
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Manuel Kepa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florencio Sarracino, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Manuel Kepa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florencio Sarracino, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. After having played for 14 minutes, Jeremias Karlo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Macomita's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jeremias Karlo 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 15th match minute, Macomita was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adan Burutzagi to maneuver through the defense. Jeremias Karlo struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Manuel Kepa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Macomita. If Florencio Sarracino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Virgilio Matro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Delmar Stanislao could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 31st minute of the match, but Raul Teyo made a huge save. Anier Gaitano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Raul Teyo made a huge save. After some careless play in the Maipú defense, Florencio Sarracino kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Manuel Kepa. The Maipú fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Manuel Kepa should have stopped the shot. A collision led to Maipú getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Anier Gaitano hit a great ball. In the 40th match minute, Maipú was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alvaro Erroman to maneuver through the defense. 44 minutes into the match, Jeremias Karlo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Manuel Kepa. Maipú's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jeremias Karlo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. After the first half Macomita were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

55 minutes into the match, Anier Gaitano had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Raul Teyo. Macomita's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Anier Gaitano was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. The crowd rose to their feet as Macomita's Jeremias Karlo slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Manuel Kepa. That made the score 2-3 after 69 minutes of play. Alvaro Erroman received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Raul Teyo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 79 minutes in the game, Florencio Sarracino fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Manuel Kepa having to interfere. 82 minutes into the game, Virgilio Matro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Manuel Kepa. Virgilio Matro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-4. Raul Teyo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anier Gaitano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Filiberto Illart charged in rather forcefully in the 89th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Filiberto Illart the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 89th minute, Filiberto Illart hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Macomita's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.