League Play-Off

KALSTEIN UNITED
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tommy Grunewald made the kick off which started today's match. Abelardo Giro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Freddy Galeno, who was totally free with the ball in the 2nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tommy Grunewald in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pavel Lukin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Abelardo Giro was a little too slow when Freddy Galeno got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 9th minute. The score was now 1-0. Pavel Lukin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valério Vilaça in the 12th minute of play. Erik Isaksson made in the 14th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by DIABLOS ROJOS FC's Alexandre Barbosa. 19 minutes into the match, DIABLOS ROJOS FC's goal looked a bit too open when Erik Isaksson came free, but Abelardo Giro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pavel Lukin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tommy Grunewald, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. 24 minutes into the game, KALSTEIN UNITED's Freddy Galeno nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Abelardo Giro made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Candido Frances managed to get in a good position for a shot. DIABLOS ROJOS FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Candido Frances was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pavel Lukin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 31st match minute, KALSTEIN UNITED was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Severiano Nardo to maneuver through the defense. After 32 played minutes DIABLOS ROJOS FC got a freekick which was hit by Alexandre Barbosa. Abelardo Giro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Moises Aurre in the 34th minute of play. In the 36th minute Moises Aurre shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abelardo Giro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 39th minute, Šale Caro ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Abelardo Giro was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. 42 minutes into the match, DIABLOS ROJOS FC's goalkeeper Abelardo Giro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Facundo Arancibia. KALSTEIN UNITED were awarded a corner in the 45th minute after DIABLOS ROJOS FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Facundo Arancibia took the corner. After taking down the ball on KALSTEIN UNITED's corner Facundo Arancibia fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Abelardo Giro quite easily take care of the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

KALSTEIN UNITED made a substitution. Apolo Bernard replaced Gregorio Orlin. The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Moises Aurre stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Tommy Grunewald recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. DIABLOS ROJOS FC's Alexandre Barbosa managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Erik Isaksson in the 53 minute of the game. In the 55th minute Freddy Galeno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abelardo Giro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Apolo Bernard kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. DIABLOS ROJOS FC's Edgardo Maria couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 57th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for KALSTEIN UNITED. 59 minutes into the match, DIABLOS ROJOS FC's goal looked a bit too open when Moises Aurre came free, but Abelardo Giro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 63 minutes, Freddy Galeno mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the KALSTEIN UNITED and the DIABLOS ROJOS FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 63rd match minute, KALSTEIN UNITED was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Freddy Galeno to maneuver through the defense. 66 minutes into the match, DIABLOS ROJOS FC's goal looked a bit too open when Šale Caro came free, but Abelardo Giro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Freddy Galeno in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Abelardo Giro saved DIABLOS ROJOS FC from getting behind. In the 68th minute, Teodosio Monte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With splendid footwork Tommy Grunewald arrived in front of goal to shoot 3-1 by the left pole in the game's 69th minute. Facundo Arancibia struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Abelardo Giro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for KALSTEIN UNITED. DIABLOS ROJOS FC's Abelardo Giro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Freddy Galeno in the 73rd minute of play. In the 79th minute Victor Ferman shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abelardo Giro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 83 minutes into the match, DIABLOS ROJOS FC's goal looked a bit too open when Šale Caro came free, but Abelardo Giro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 89th minute, Jose Artizar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. KALSTEIN UNITED made a substitution. Teo Oskitz replaced Victor Ferman. Jose Artizar kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. In the 91stth minute of the game Moises Aurre who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but DIABLOS ROJOS FC's Abelardo Giro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Moises Aurre's late challenge caught a DIABLOS ROJOS FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Moises Aurre helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to KALSTEIN UNITED getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Moises Aurre hit a great ball. Abelardo Giro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teo Oskitz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. KALSTEIN UNITED had played much better football throughout.