League Play-Off

Lansdowne Road
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Ireland 1921's Leonel Criston started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valer Hăulică in the 16th minute of play forced Ireland 1921's goalkeeper Generoso Gaxan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 17 minutes into the match, Ireland 1921's Leonel Criston sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Severo Umbruso narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ireland 1921 were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after Deportivo Hernando's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Boguslaw Kaider took the corner. The audience was convinced that Valer Hăulică's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Generoso Gaxan was relentless in the 20th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Hernando's Iker Ieltxu got a free kick in the 27th minute. When Deportivo Hernando's Valer Hăulică in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ireland 1921's goalie prevented a goal. The audience was convinced that Iker Ieltxu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Generoso Gaxan was relentless in the 36th minute of the game. Iker Ieltxu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Generoso Gaxan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Ireland 1921's Ignacio Policarpio got a free kick in the 42nd minute. A collision led to Ireland 1921 getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Boguslaw Kaider hit a great ball. 47 minutes into the match, Deportivo Hernando's goalkeeper Severo Umbruso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Boguslaw Kaider. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Valer Hăulică made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Ireland 1921's goalkeeper Generoso Gaxan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Iker Ieltxu. Ireland 1921's Generoso Gaxan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joris Wermans in the 56th minute of play. Severo Umbruso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonel Criston, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Valer Hăulică in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Generoso Gaxan saved Ireland 1921 from getting behind. The supporters of Ireland 1921 booed when Deportivo Hernando was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diego Isusko didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Hernando's Diego Isusko got a free kick in the 66th minute. Severo Umbruso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frank Pinho in the 69th minute of the match. Diego Isusko hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Vinicio Etxahun during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 74 played minutes Ireland 1921 got a freekick which was hit by Vinicio Etxahun. Generoso Gaxan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Celestino Beti in the 75th minute of play. Severo Umbruso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Pinho in the 77th minute of play. Severo Umbruso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Pinho in the 79th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Hernando's Clemente Todor got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Severo Umbruso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Pinho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Deportivo Hernando getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Cayetano Ferman hit a great ball. In the 91st minute of the match Gogo Mon shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Severo Umbruso showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When the final whistle went the supporters of Deportivo Hernando were delighted that their team had defeated the much more dominant Ireland 1921 side.