League Play-Off

Estadio Cercado
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) After having played for 10 minutes, Lázaro Ignado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Magnifus FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lázaro Ignado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Sebastian Tarchilă got free with Bogdan Cioculescu in the 13th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 0-1 became the score in the 15th minute when Melchor Joseph elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Sebastian Tarchilă could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Bogdan Cioculescu made a huge save. In the 22ndth minute of the game Maxim Dăianu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Magnifus FC's Bogdan Cioculescu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Melchor Joseph in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Samuel Stabbe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Magnifus FC were awarded a corner in the 25th minute after Diablos Rojos's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Pedro Cordarius took the corner. The corner led Magnifus FC's Pedro Cordarius to fire away a dangerous shot which Samuel Stabbe despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Samuel Stabbe stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lázaro Ignado's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sebastian Tarchilă in the 29th minute of play forced Magnifus FC's goalkeeper Bogdan Cioculescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Edelmiro Valerio struck a weak shot in the 32nd minute. Samuel Stabbe didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Magnifus FC. Bogdan Cioculescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sebastian Tarchilă in the 38th minute of the match. If Lázaro Ignado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 43rd minute, Melchor Joseph left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Magnifus FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. After a defensive mix-up in Diablos Rojos's zone, Edelmiro Valerio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Samuel Stabbe came out of the goal and Edelmiro Valerio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After the first half Magnifus FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Maxim Dăianu made the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the game, Norberto Ibon was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Diablos Rojos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Magnifus FC the free kick. The supporters of Magnifus FC booed when Diablos Rojos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Norberto Ibon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anselmo Laurendi hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Bogdan Cioculescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maxim Dăianu in the 56th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lázaro Ignado in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Samuel Stabbe saved Diablos Rojos from getting behind. When Edelmiro Valerio came up free with the goalie in the 63rd minute, the Magnifus 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 Edelmiro Valerio couldn't finish the play. Magnifus FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Pedro Cordarius in the 68th minute. The corner led Magnifus FC's Pedro Cordarius to fire away a dangerous shot which Samuel Stabbe despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The supporters of Magnifus FC booed when Diablos Rojos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albano Orlan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sebastian Tarchilă scored 1-2 in the 82nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Bogdan Cioculescu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Magnifus FC's Bogdan Cioculescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Americo Fliz in the 86th minute of play. After 87 played minutes Magnifus FC got a freekick which was hit by Saverio Jerrald. Diablos Rojos's Nicasio Orlin was substituted for Sebastian Tarchilă. Saverio Jerrald hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. In the 89th minute of the match Eduardo Rosio shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bogdan Cioculescu showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Samuel Stabbe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lázaro Ignado, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. In the 94th minute of the match Magnifus FC got a corner. Diablos Rojos's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Pedro Cordarius ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Magnifus FC's corner Pedro Cordarius fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Samuel Stabbe quite easily take care of the ball. The Magnifus FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Magnifus FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.