League Play-Off

Eduardo Riggi Odwyer
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Palavecino FC's Ciro Castel started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ciro Castel in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nunez Raebert prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match had gone on for 8 minutes, Ciro Castel put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Nunez Raebert. In the 11th minute, Thomas Fuente ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Nunez Raebert was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. 15 minutes into the match, Thomas Fuente notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of La Floresta FC's Nunez Raebert. Nunez Raebert was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. La Floresta FC's Nunez Raebert played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thomas Fuente in the 20th minute of play. La Floresta FC's Fermin Bladi suffered a concussion after 22 minutes and had to leave the field. Ulises Calvet charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ulises Calvet the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Palavecino FC's Ulises Calvet got a free kick in the 24th minute. Sixto Nataniel kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Ulises Calvet hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Nereo Elija received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Benigno Valente tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 33rd minute, Thomas Fuente 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. 38 minutes into the match, La Floresta FC's goal looked a bit too open when Thomas Fuente came free, but Nunez Raebert reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ciro Castel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nunez Raebert having to interfere. After the first half Palavecino FC were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

A collision led to Palavecino FC getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Ulises Calvet hit a great ball. In the 55th minute of the match La Floresta FC got a corner. Palavecino FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Paulino Satordi ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Paulino Satordi almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Palavecino FC's Benigno Valente did a great save. In the 56th match minute, Palavecino FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by David Juvenal to maneuver through the defense. 60 minutes into the match, Ciro Castel dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Nunez Raebert, 0-4. When Thomas Fuente fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Palavecino FC's protests and gave Thomas Fuente a yellow card for diving instead. 70 minutes into the match, La Floresta FC's goalkeeper Nunez Raebert had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ciro Castel. After a rather tough play, Palavecino FC's Mauro Rodas got a free kick in the 73rd minute. A collision led to Palavecino FC getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Mauro Rodas hit a great ball. In the 80th minute Ciro Castel suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. Cipriano Sergi charged in rather forcefully in the 80th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cipriano Sergi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Palavecino FC's Fidel Foro was substituted for Ciro Castel. Cipriano Sergi kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Nunez Raebert didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Mauro Rodas went, in the 83rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-5 was the resulting score. Nunez Raebert made an important save on a dangerous shot by Thomas Fuente in the 86th minute. Thomas Fuente's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nunez Raebert read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 95th minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Palavecino FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.