League Play-Off

Chirles Estadio
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Yoel Soto got the match started through his kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Yoel Soto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chirles SAD's supporters rose to their feet, but Yoel Soto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Behe Casta breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 5th match minute, Las Veras AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Urko Lermo to maneuver through the defense. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind Chirles SAD's goalkeeper Pepe Contratas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Behe Casta made an important save on a dangerous shot by Clodio Reyes in the 20th minute. Clodio Reyes came free with the goalkeeper in the 31st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Behe Casta could save by the left post. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Chirles SAD's goalkeeper Pepe Contratas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Ospin Lillo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Las Veras AFC's Behe Casta got control of the ball when Clodio Reyes tried to sneak it across the goal line. 43 minutes into the game, Ospin Lillo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Las Veras AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Chirles SAD the free kick. Ospin Lillo kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. With a little luck, Las Veras AFC's Behe Casta got control of the ball when Clodio Reyes tried to sneak it across the goal line. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Enzo Garcia to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Las Veras AFC's goalkeeper Behe Casta, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Pepe Contratas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Enzo Garcia in the 58th minute of play. Clodio Reyes might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Behe Casta. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Clodio Reyes ran back to his position shaking his head. Ubarna Acosta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pepe Contratas having to interfere. In the 66th minute, Ubarna Acosta ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Pepe Contratas was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. When Chirles SAD's Clodio Reyes in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Las Veras AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Yoel Soto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Chirles SAD's supporters rose to their feet, but Yoel Soto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Behe Casta breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Llin Vidal fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Las Veras AFC's protests and gave Llin Vidal a yellow card for diving instead. After 74 played minutes Las Veras AFC got a freekick which was hit by Llin Vidal. Clodio Reyes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Behe Casta having to interfere. After 80 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Las Veras AFC! After a defensive mix-up in Chirles SAD's zone, Enzo Garcia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pepe Contratas came out of the goal and Enzo Garcia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Chirles SAD's Yoel Soto got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Chirles SAD's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Enzo Garcia 95 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-2. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Las Veras AFC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.