League Play-Off

La Caldera
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. Elpidio Ferran started the match with the kick off. If Adrian Hechter had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The long shot by Atilano Beliran in the 9th minute really tested Ladislao Urki's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elpidio Ferran in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Damaso Abancens prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Elpidio Ferran fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Damaso Abancens having to interfere. When LEMON CHAMAN FC's Elpidio Ferran in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Diablos Rojos FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 26th minute, Elpidio Ferran got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Elpidio Ferran in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Damaso Abancens saved Diablos Rojos FC from getting behind. Adrian Hechter sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Ferran in the 32nd minute of play forced Diablos Rojos FC's goalkeeper Damaso Abancens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ismael Musko blasted a shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ladislao Urki having to make a save. When Adrian Telesforo fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored LEMON CHAMAN FC's protests and gave Adrian Telesforo a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Diablos Rojos FC booed when LEMON CHAMAN FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adrian Telesforo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Adrian Hechter's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ladislao Urki read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 39th minute of play. 44 minutes into the match, Diablos Rojos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Ferran came free, but Damaso Abancens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 45th match minute, Diablos Rojos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luciano Ixidor to maneuver through the defense.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Atilano Beliran made a kick off. Elpidio Ferran sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Adrian Hechter blasted a shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ladislao Urki having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Ferran in the 58th minute of play forced Diablos Rojos FC's goalkeeper Damaso Abancens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 61st minute, Elpidio Ferran fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Damaso Abancens, passed just outside the right post. After 62 minutes, Gustavo Cortez mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the LEMON CHAMAN FC and the Diablos Rojos FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Diablos Rojos FC booed when LEMON CHAMAN FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustavo Cortez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ronny Karlsson hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Diablos Rojos FC's Damaso Abancens got control of the ball when Elpidio Ferran tried to sneak it across the goal line. Arnaldo Vergaray's late challenge caught a LEMON CHAMAN FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Arnaldo Vergaray helped the player get up and apologised. After 69 played minutes Diablos Rojos FC got a freekick which was hit by Arnaldo Vergaray. Elpidio Ferran who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 73rdth minute tested the skills of Damaso Abancens when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Elpidio Ferran in the 82ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Damaso Abancens, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 84 minutes into the match, Diablos Rojos FC's goalkeeper Damaso Abancens had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Elpidio Ferran. LEMON CHAMAN FC's Elpidio Ferran got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Elpidio Ferran could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Damaso Abancens made a huge save. Ronny Karlsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Damaso Abancens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 91st minute, LEMON CHAMAN FC's Ronny Karlsson ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Damaso Abancens. Damaso Abancens yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. Elpidio Ferran could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Damaso Abancens made a huge save. Elpidio Ferran received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Damaso Abancens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The LEMON CHAMAN FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.