League Play-Off

Estadio Chañaritos
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute Abelardo Caetano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arturo Leizarraga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 6 minutes, Ivan Bernard managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Macio FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ivan Bernard was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ivan Bernard in the 8th minute of play forced Desatados FC's goalkeeper Arturo Leizarraga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ivan Bernard recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Arturo Leizarraga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ivan Bernard in the 13th minute of the match. Ivan Bernard received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Arturo Leizarraga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Geronimo Eliu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arturo Leizarraga having to make a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ivan Bernard in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arturo Leizarraga prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 22 minutes into the match, Desatados FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ivan Bernard came free, but Arturo Leizarraga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arturo Leizarraga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abelardo Caetano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Desatados FC's zone, Abelardo Caetano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arturo Leizarraga came out of the goal and Abelardo Caetano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Macio FC's Bruno Mosen got control of the ball when Fausto Berdoi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Romeo Acevedo could shoot a difficult shot in the 31st minute, which Bruno Mosen however easily saved by the left post. After a defensive mix-up in Desatados FC's zone, Abelardo Caetano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arturo Leizarraga came out of the goal and Abelardo Caetano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Desatados FC's zone, Geronimo Eliu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arturo Leizarraga came out of the goal and Geronimo Eliu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Abelardo Caetano took the ball and in the 37 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Arturo Leizarraga. Arturo Leizarraga dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Arturo Leizarraga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Bernard, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Geronimo Eliu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Arturo Leizarraga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ivan Bernard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Romulo Quinto made a kick off. Arturo Leizarraga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abelardo Caetano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 54th minute, Geronimo Eliu made a precise shot to the right of Arturo Leizarraga. Desatados FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Ivan Bernard received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Arturo Leizarraga came out and tried to block the shot, but Ivan Bernard slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 59th minute. The audience was convinced that Ivan Bernard's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arturo Leizarraga was relentless in the 62nd minute of the game. Geronimo Eliu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fausto Berdoi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Bruno Mosen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 73 minutes into the game, Geronimo Eliu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Arturo Leizarraga. Geronimo Eliu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-4. The supporters of Desatados FC booed when Macio FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chi-Chi Serna didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fausto Berdoi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A hard shot 86 in the game by Ivan Bernard from a close distance when the talented Arturo Leizarraga managed to make a qualified save. Desatados FC's players were relieved. Geronimo Eliu scored 1-5 in the 87th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Arturo Leizarraga, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ivan Bernard in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arturo Leizarraga saved Desatados FC from getting behind. Abelardo Caetano kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match.