League Play-Off

Norumbega
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Niceto Iturri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cugat Soler having to interfere. Cipriano Gentza succeeded in the game's 5th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. Cipriano Gentza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Teodoro Quexal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonas Neron, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Norumbega FC's Teodoro Quexal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonas Neron in the 11th minute of play. After 12 played minutes Norumbega FC got a freekick which was hit by Bartolo Guilabertus. Camilo Rutenio was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 14th minute. Norumbega FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. After 16 minutes, Victorino Nastasio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Devoto and the Norumbega FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Victorino Nastasio kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. In the 19th match minute, Norumbega FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ariel Bonadona to maneuver through the defense. 20 minutes into the game, Devoto's Cipriano Gentza nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Teodoro Quexal made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. When the match had gone on for 27 minutes, Cipriano Gentza put it in 0-3 from a short distance just to the right of Teodoro Quexal. A collision led to Devoto getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Jonas Neron hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Niceto Iturri managed to get in a good position for a shot. Norumbega FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Niceto Iturri was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cugat Soler breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jonas Neron sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Jonas Neron had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 42 minutes into the match, Norumbega FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cipriano Gentza came free, but Teodoro Quexal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 45 minutes into the game, Jonas Neron cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-4. Teodoro Quexal was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The Norumbega FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Devoto were winning 0-4.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Camilo Rutenio made a kick off. Cipriano Gentza who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 52ndth minute tested the skills of Teodoro Quexal when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Jonas Neron sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Devoto's Cipriano Gentza was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 57th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Cipriano Gentza who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 63rdth minute tested the skills of Teodoro Quexal when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 64th match minute, Norumbega FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gogo Baldovino to maneuver through the defense. Cipriano Gentza charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cipriano Gentza the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 73rd minute, Camilo Rutenio left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Norumbega FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-5. Cugat Soler showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Camilo Rutenio, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. In the 78th minute, one of Norumbega FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Norumbega FC. After 82 minutes, Hipolito Argider mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Norumbega FC and the Devoto players grew even worse after the yellow card. Cipriano Gentza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 86 minutes into the match, Norumbega FC's goalkeeper Teodoro Quexal had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cipriano Gentza. A hard shot 87 in the game by Cipriano Gentza from a close distance when the talented Teodoro Quexal managed to make a qualified save. Norumbega FC's players were relieved. Teodoro Quexal was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Jonas Neron showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-6 in the 89 minute of play. Cipriano Gentza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Teodoro Quexal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the final whistle sounded Devoto left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Norumbega FC.