League Play-Off

Fernando D. Rinaldi
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Severo Elazar started the match with the kick off. In the 3rd minute Tomas Rami shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paolo Ubarna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 7th minute Tomas Rami shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paolo Ubarna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 8th minute Severo Elazar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Berart Baiges saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Patricio Etxahun blasted a shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Paolo Ubarna having to make a save. Paolo Ubarna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vinicio Rainerio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Higinio Cesaro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Berart Baiges having to interfere. Berart Baiges made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvio Odilon in the 17th minute of play. In the 18th minute of the match C.A Vientos Huracanados got a corner. ESTUDIANTES DE CASEROS's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Jose Asier ran over to the corner to take the kick. Vinicio Rainerio took the ball and in the 20 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Paolo Ubarna. Paolo Ubarna dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Berart Baiges took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvio Odilon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Through an outstanding action, after 23 minutes, Berart Baiges successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Berart Baiges made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Severo Elazar sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Rami in the 27th minute of play forced C.A Vientos Huracanados's goalkeeper Paolo Ubarna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomas Rami in the 28th minute of play forced C.A Vientos Huracanados's goalkeeper Paolo Ubarna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 30 minutes C.A Vientos Huracanados's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Vinicio Rainerio who took care of the corner kick. The corner led ESTUDIANTES DE CASEROS's Vinicio Rainerio to fire away a dangerous shot which Paolo Ubarna despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The audience was convinced that Artemio Birila's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Paolo Ubarna was relentless in the 30th minute of the game. Paolo Ubarna made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vinicio Rainerio in the 33rd minute of play. In the 35th minute Severo Elazar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Berart Baiges saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Paolo Ubarna showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vinicio Rainerio in the 38th minute of the match. After having played for 42 minutes, Jose Asier managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. C.A Vientos Huracanados's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jose Asier was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Berart Baiges didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Higinio Cesaro went, in the 47th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vinicio Rainerio made a kick off. Paolo Ubarna made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vinicio Rainerio in the 52nd minute of play. Berart Baiges took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severo Elazar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. ESTUDIANTES DE CASEROS's Ulises Matei managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Desiderio Basualdo in the 58 minute of the game. In the 60th minute Aurelio Hermelando shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paolo Ubarna saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Berart Baiges showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Higinio Cesaro in the 62nd minute of the match. In the 64th minute Severo Elazar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Berart Baiges saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Paolo Ubarna was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Vinicio Rainerio showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 67 minute of play. Aurelio Hermelando sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 73rd minute Higinio Cesaro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Berart Baiges saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, ESTUDIANTES DE CASEROS's Artemio Birila got a free kick in the 74th minute. Berart Baiges showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Severo Elazar, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. 80 minutes into the game, Vinicio Rainerio recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Paolo Ubarna. Vinicio Rainerio showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. Vinicio Rainerio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Paolo Ubarna showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Patricio Etxahun in the 89th minute of the match. Berart Baiges took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severo Elazar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of C.A Vientos Huracanados booed when ESTUDIANTES DE CASEROS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aurelio Hermelando didn't get a good kick on the ball. 95 minutes into the game, Tomas Rami cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-4. Paolo Ubarna was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The ESTUDIANTES DE CASEROS 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.