League Play-Off

Ñacuñán
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Antonio Ubelteso started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marco Etxepare in the 3rd minute of play forced Independencia FC's goalkeeper Pablo Hulberto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 4th minute, Serafin Martinez made a precise shot to the right of Pablo Hulberto. Independencia FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Alejandro Celipe hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. When Rafael Prejun fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Independencia FC's protests and gave Rafael Prejun a yellow card for diving instead. In the 10th match minute, Independencia FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rafael Prejun to maneuver through the defense. Pablo Hulberto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Antonio Ubelteso in the 12th minute of the match. A collision led to Independencia FC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Ciriaco Valerio hit a great ball. Serafin Martinez struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Pablo Hulberto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Facundo. Pablo Hulberto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Serafin Martinez in the 27th minute of play. After some careless play in the Independencia FC defense, Serafin Martinez kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Pablo Hulberto. The Independencia FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Pablo Hulberto should have stopped the shot. In the 47th minute Serafin Martinez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pablo Hulberto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Venancio Mateus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 49th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Juan Eleder having to interfere.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Silvano Criston stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Serafin Martinez struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Pablo Hulberto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Facundo. 65 minutes into the game, Independencia FC's Silvano Criston nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Juan Eleder made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. After having played for 70 minutes, Serafin Martinez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Facundo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Serafin Martinez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pablo Hulberto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Ubelteso, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After 81 minutes, Vinicio Benat mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Facundo and the Independencia FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 81st match minute, Facundo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vinicio Benat to maneuver through the defense. Venancio Mateus sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Rafael Prejun had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pablo Hulberto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Ubelteso, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. With a little luck, Independencia FC's Pablo Hulberto got control of the ball when Serafin Martinez tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Cornelio Chale fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Independencia FC's protests and gave Cornelio Chale a yellow card for diving instead. In the 95th minute, Cornelio Chale hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Facundo's Antonio Ubelteso in the 97th minute got a chance for a shot 97th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Independencia FC's goalie prevented a goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Facundo walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.