League Play-Off

Chontaduro
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sergio Largacha made the kick off which started today's match. When Sergio Largacha came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Thanatos FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Sergio Largacha couldn't finish the play. Osvaldo Resco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 7th minute of the match, but Frutos Espineiro made a huge save. Uxio Nabarro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Goyo in the 11th minute of the match. In the 11th minute, Veto Almandoz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sergio Largacha could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Frutos Espineiro made a huge save. Cornelio Andinyach fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Frutos Espineiro having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Osvaldo Resco managed to get in a good position for a shot. Thanatos FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Osvaldo Resco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Frutos Espineiro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 21stth minute of the game Sergio Largacha who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Herodes's Frutos Espineiro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Wilson Justo made in the 23rd minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Thanatos FC's Veto Almandoz. A hard shot 25 in the game by Sergio Largacha from a close distance when the talented Frutos Espineiro managed to make a qualified save. Herodes's players were relieved. In the 29thth minute of the game Sergio Largacha who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Herodes's Frutos Espineiro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Frutos Espineiro was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Sergio Largacha showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 36 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sergio Largacha in the 41st minute of play forced Herodes's goalkeeper Frutos Espineiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sergio Largacha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Frutos Espineiro having to interfere. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When Xavier Sedano fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Herodes's protests and gave Xavier Sedano a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Thanatos FC booed when Herodes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Xavier Sedano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Uxio Nabarro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Goyo in the 54th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Sergio Largacha managed to get in a good position for a shot. Thanatos FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Sergio Largacha was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Frutos Espineiro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rodríguez Pertierra charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rodríguez Pertierra the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 59 played minutes Herodes got a freekick which was hit by Rodríguez Pertierra. Frutos Espineiro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sergio Largacha's shot from short distance in the 61st minute. When Thanatos FC's Sergio Largacha in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Herodes's goalie prevented a goal. Thanatos FC's Cornelio Andinyach got a good chance for a goal in the 65th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Sergio Largacha blasted a shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Frutos Espineiro having to make a save. After a defensive mix-up in Herodes's zone, Cornelio Andinyach stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Frutos Espineiro came out of the goal and Cornelio Andinyach tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Thanatos FC's Sergio Largacha in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Herodes's goalie prevented a goal. In the 78th minute, Sergio Largacha made a precise shot to the right of Frutos Espineiro. Herodes's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. In the 82nd minute Cornelio Andinyach shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Frutos Espineiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sergio Largacha in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Frutos Espineiro saved Herodes from getting behind. Thanatos FC's Cornelio Andinyach got a good chance for a goal in the 84th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Frutos Espineiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sergio Largacha in the 86th minute of the match. When Thanatos FC's Sergio Largacha in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Herodes's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sergio Largacha in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Frutos Espineiro saved Herodes from getting behind. There was no doubt that Thanatos FC were the better team. Thanatos FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.