League Play-Off

Ariel Formerio
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Leandro Barros took the kick off in the first half of the match. Severino Galvão fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Narciso Mirande having to interfere. When Braulio Lander came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the Mansilla FC 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 Braulio Lander couldn't finish the play. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Severino Galvão managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mansilla FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Severino Galvão was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Narciso Mirande breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Reynaldo Natanael showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlos Chuan, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Reynaldo Natanael took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leandro Barros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Braulio Lander got free with Narciso Mirande in the 19th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Reynaldo Natanael showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fidel Gonsalvo, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. 23 minutes into the game, Clemente Elizardo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mansilla FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Maxcachilo FC the free kick. In the 23rd minute, Clemente Elizardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Braulio Lander could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Narciso Mirande made a huge save. If Severino Galvão had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Braulio Lander in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Narciso Mirande prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Braulio Lander sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 43rd match minute, Maxcachilo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fidel Gonsalvo to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fidel Gonsalvo during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Mansilla FC booed when Maxcachilo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fidel Gonsalvo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Braulio Lander stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Braulio Lander fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Narciso Mirande having to interfere. Maxcachilo FC's Narciso Mirande played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Braulio Lander in the 54th minute of play. After 55 played minutes Maxcachilo FC got a freekick which was hit by Carlos Chuan. Braulio Lander sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Carlos Chuan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 59th minute of the match, but Reynaldo Natanael made a huge save. In the 62nd minute, Guaberto Silbestre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Carlos Chuan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Reynaldo Natanael made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carlos Chuan in the 66th minute. Severino Galvão recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 69th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 81st match minute, Mansilla FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Braulio Lander to maneuver through the defense. In the 85th minute, Guaberto Silbestre hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 87th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mansilla FC's goalkeeper Reynaldo Natanael, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mansilla FC's Severino Galvão got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 94th match minute, Maxcachilo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valentin Garin to maneuver through the defense. In the 95th minute of the match Felipe Guillerme sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Narciso Mirande skillfully saved the ball. Mansilla FC were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.