League Play-Off

Emsworth Stadium
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ian Macapugay got the match started through his kick off. After 6 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Calne! The referee gave Emsworth City a penalty, 8 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Alvin Reyes, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Calne's Neckson Espinosa. 1-0. In the 11th minute Ian Macapugay shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Samuel Benitez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Ian Macapugay, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 14 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Samuel Benitez was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Oslec Amurao took the ball and in the 15 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Samuel Benitez. Samuel Benitez dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. A hard shot by Roscoe Binotapa from long distance, 19 minutes into the match, got Neckson Espinosa's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. If Michaelo Maybituin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Calne's Ian Macapugay in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Emsworth City's goalie prevented a goal. In the 31st minute, Ian Macapugay 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. Neckson Espinosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bongbong Sumalde in the 36th minute of play. Calne were furious when Rogelio Joson was red carded, 41 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 41st minute of the game. One of Calne:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Emsworth City:s goal. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bongbong Sumalde to make the kick off. A collision led to Calne getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Jejomar Syquia hit a great ball. 53 minutes into the match, Emsworth City's Alvin Reyes broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 54 minutes into the game, Emsworth City's Michaelo Maybituin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Neckson Espinosa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. In the 60th match minute, Emsworth City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bongbong Sumalde to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Calne's zone, Michaelo Maybituin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Neckson Espinosa came out of the goal and Michaelo Maybituin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bongbong Sumalde in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Neckson Espinosa saved Calne from getting behind. Michaelo Maybituin struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Neckson Espinosa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Emsworth City. Oslec Amurao recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Calne's Ernie Madijanon got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Emsworth City's Michaelo Maybituin in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Calne's goalie prevented a goal. Ernie Madijanon hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Oslec Amurao received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Samuel Benitez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Oslec Amurao had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Emsworth City players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.