League Play-Off

Sergio Navarro
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Clemente Bihar took the kick off in the first half of the match. Erubiel Osoro didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Albeiro Usuriaga went, in the 3rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. After a rather tough play, Hacha y Tiza FC's Ambrosio Lalla got a free kick in the 8th minute. 10 minutes into the match, Santamarina's goalkeeper Bruno Mazza had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Clemente Bihar. In the 11th minute, Ambrosio Lalla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bruno Mazza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Clemente Bihar, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. 21 minutes into the match, Hacha y Tiza FC's Fernando Peruxu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bruno Mazza narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to Hacha y Tiza FC getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Nicolas Calixto hit a great ball. Erubiel Osoro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albeiro Usuriaga in the 23rd minute of play. In the 28th minute, Albeiro Usuriaga made a precise shot to the right of Erubiel Osoro. Hacha y Tiza FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. In the 31st minute Fernando Peruxu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bruno Mazza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Erubiel Osoro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albeiro Usuriaga in the 34th minute of the match. Bruno Mazza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fernando Peruxu, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Fabricio Xabel's late challenge caught a Santamarina's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fabricio Xabel helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Hacha y Tiza FC's Fabricio Xabel got a free kick in the 43rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albeiro Usuriaga in the 43rd minute of play forced Hacha y Tiza FC's goalkeeper Erubiel Osoro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Atilano Millan during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 45th minute, Atilano Millan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lisandro Estebe might have been able to make a better finish in the 46th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Erubiel Osoro. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lisandro Estebe ran back to his position shaking his head. Clemente Bihar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Bruno Mazza made a huge save. After the first half Santamarina were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Albeiro Usuriaga to make the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Carolo Mazuste got free with Erubiel Osoro in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 53rd minute Albeiro Usuriaga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Erubiel Osoro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fernando Peruxu in the 57th minute of play forced Santamarina's goalkeeper Bruno Mazza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Hacha y Tiza FC booed when Santamarina was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alex Cârju didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hacha y Tiza FC's Erubiel Osoro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to save Hacha y Tiza FC from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fernando Peruxu in the 67th minute of play forced Santamarina's goalkeeper Bruno Mazza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Atilano Millan kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Erubiel Osoro was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Lisandro Estebe showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-4 in the 74 minute of play. 78 minutes into the match, Santamarina's goal looked a bit too open when Clemente Bihar came free, but Bruno Mazza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hacha y Tiza FC's Erubiel Osoro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albeiro Usuriaga in the 83rd minute of play. 83 minutes into the match, Hacha y Tiza FC's goal looked a bit too open when Albeiro Usuriaga came free, but Erubiel Osoro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Hacha y Tiza FC's Clemente Bihar in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santamarina's goalie prevented a goal. Clemente Bihar struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Bruno Mazza didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hacha y Tiza FC. In the 92nd minute, Nicolas Calixto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Santamarina getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Lisandro Estebe hit a great ball. Erubiel Osoro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Albeiro Usuriaga's shot from short distance in the 96th minute. The Santamarina players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.