League Play-Off

Manicomio Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) JORGE NEWBERY FUTBOL CLUB's Almir Britto 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. Gabriel Hauche was extremely unlucky when he, in the 3rd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. In the 6th minute, Gabriel Hauche made a precise shot to the right of Romulo Benvide. JORGE NEWBERY FUTBOL CLUB's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. In the 17th minute Almir Britto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pascual Pitin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 20th minute Gabriel Hauche shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Romulo Benvide saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 22nd minute Maní FC were awarded a corner. Luis Musko went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Maní FC's corner Luis Musko fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Romulo Benvide quite easily take care of the ball. Pascual Pitin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Almir Britto, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. 37 minutes into the match, JORGE NEWBERY FUTBOL CLUB's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriel Hauche came free, but Romulo Benvide reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 37th minute Gabriel Hauche shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Romulo Benvide saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. JORGE NEWBERY FUTBOL CLUB's defense didn't have a chance, in the 42nd minute, when Gabriel Hauche scored to the left of an out of position Romulo Benvide, making the score, 2-0. Wu Yuan Qian hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. After having played for 46 minutes, Almir Britto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. JORGE NEWBERY FUTBOL CLUB's supporters crossed their fingers, but Almir Britto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gabriel Hauche was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of JORGE NEWBERY FUTBOL CLUB booed when Maní FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gil Negri didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Maní FC's Konrad Rzegotka got a free kick in the 54th minute. JORGE NEWBERY FUTBOL CLUB made a substitution. Ciriaco Garaona replaced Celso Txindoki. Almir Britto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Pascual Pitin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Almir Britto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Romulo Benvide showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel Hauche in the 61st minute of the match. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind JORGE NEWBERY FUTBOL CLUB's goalkeeper Romulo Benvide, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Romulo Benvide took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gil Negri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 67th minute of the match Maní FC got a corner. JORGE NEWBERY FUTBOL CLUB's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Luis Musko ran over to the corner to take the kick. A well-hit corner resulted in Aurelio Errolan heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. The audience thought a goal was coming when Almir Britto got free with Pascual Pitin in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The corner led JORGE NEWBERY FUTBOL CLUB's Mario Mauad to fire away a dangerous shot which Pascual Pitin despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Romulo Benvide showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabriel Hauche, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Romulo Benvide showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel Hauche in the 87th minute of the match. 89 minutes into the match, Donato Manny had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pascual Pitin. Maní FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Donato Manny was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. After 95 played minutes Maní FC got a freekick which was hit by Luis Musko. Maní FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of JORGE NEWBERY FUTBOL CLUB for a fine match.