League Play-Off

ESA MONUMENTAL
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ermegildo Haritz took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 3 minutes of play, CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ's Moises Hodei made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Jorge Armani was left in no man's land by his defense there! Erubiel Frans made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Andrew Dalli sent off a good shot on target. Moises Hodei struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Jorge Armani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ. The supporters of CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ booed when Esmeralda AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Niceto Matxin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ferdinando Michelini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 16th minute. Jorge Armani tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 17 minutes into the match, Esmeralda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Moises Hodei came free, but Jorge Armani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 19th minute, Kong Kun Xu 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. In the 24th minute Esmeralda AFC were awarded a corner. Devidatta Vendetta went to the cornerflag to take it. Devidatta Vendetta made a great header on Esmeralda AFC's corner, it was just that CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ's Erubiel Frans managed to reach the ball for a save. Nicasio Fonda's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Erubiel Frans read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Ermegildo Haritz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jorge Armani was relentless in the 28th minute of the game. When CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ's Ermegildo Haritz in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Esmeralda AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Erubiel Frans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Devidatta Vendetta in the 29th minute of the match. Erubiel Frans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eloy Calvino in the 31st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ's Ferdinando Michelini got a free kick in the 39th minute. Eloy Calvino struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Erubiel Frans didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Esmeralda AFC. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Eloy Calvino to strike the kick off in the second half. Nicasio Fonda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jorge Armani stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ermegildo Haritz's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. Erubiel Frans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrew Dalli, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. 72 minutes into the game, Moises Hodei recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jorge Armani. Moises Hodei showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ's Sixto Lucian was substituted for Ermegildo Haritz. CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ made a substitution. Rolando Shepherd replaced Santos Jaume. In the 76thth minute of the game Ferdinando Michelini who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Esmeralda AFC's Jorge Armani was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Jorge Armani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferdinando Michelini, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Erubiel Frans showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrew Dalli, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Ferdinando Michelini could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Jorge Armani made a huge save. In the 85th match minute, CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Moises Hodei to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Moises Hodei hit a great ball. In the 89th minute, David Banegas 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. In the 91st minute Esmeralda AFC were awarded a corner. Devidatta Vendetta went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 94th match minute, CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Moises Hodei to maneuver through the defense. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. CaNsErBeRo FC Ψ had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.