League Play-Off

Gral. San Martín
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, 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. Sylwester Domaradzki started the match with the kick off. Roth Beaudry kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. The supporters of Villa Ballester FC booed when CADU de Zarate was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabio Balendin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Benedicto Astigar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sylwester Domaradzki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 6 played minutes Villa Ballester FC got a freekick which was hit by Sylwester Domaradzki. 8 minutes into the match, Villa Ballester FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fernan Polbin came free, but Miloslav Rožnovský reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sylwester Domaradzki's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Benedicto Astigar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. Peder Eriksson's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Benedicto Astigar firmly grabbed it by the left post. Fernan Polbin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Miloslav Rožnovský tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Miloslav Rožnovský showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fernan Polbin in the 15th minute of the match. Benedicto Astigar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saverio Otsoa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Peder Eriksson got free with Benedicto Astigar in the 19th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 20th minute, Villa Ballester FC's Luis Mannie ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Benedicto Astigar. Benedicto Astigar yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Andres Lander's late challenge caught a Villa Ballester FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Andres Lander helped the player get up and apologised. Andres Lander hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Peder Eriksson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Benedicto Astigar made a huge save. 25 minutes into the match, CADU de Zarate's goalkeeper Benedicto Astigar had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Saverio Otsoa. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sylwester Domaradzki in the 27th minute of play forced CADU de Zarate's goalkeeper Benedicto Astigar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 28 minutes into the game, Peder Eriksson recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Benedicto Astigar. Peder Eriksson showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. 31 minutes into the game, Saverio Otsoa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Benedicto Astigar. Saverio Otsoa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. Benedicto Astigar made an important save on a dangerous shot by Saverio Otsoa in the 35th minute. A collision led to CADU de Zarate getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Fernan Polbin hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Peder Eriksson got free with Benedicto Astigar in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Benedicto Astigar came out of the goal in the 39th minute to try and stop a shot by Villa Ballester FC's Saverio Otsoa. But to his dismay, Saverio Otsoa quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-0. Peder Eriksson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Benedicto Astigar made a huge save. 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 5-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Dhritiman Judge made a kick off. When Villa Ballester FC's Peder Eriksson in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CADU de Zarate's goalie prevented a goal. Roth Beaudry took the ball and in the 52 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Benedicto Astigar. Benedicto Astigar dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-0. With an all-out effort, CADU de Zarate's Miloslav Rožnovský threw himself towards the right post 57 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Dhritiman Judge, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After a defensive mix-up in Villa Ballester FC's zone, Dhritiman Judge stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Miloslav Rožnovský came out of the goal and Dhritiman Judge tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Villa Ballester FC's Miloslav Rožnovský got control of the ball when Fernan Polbin tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Villa Ballester FC's Miloslav Rožnovský got control of the ball when Fernan Polbin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Benedicto Astigar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saverio Otsoa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 72 minutes into the match, Villa Ballester FC's goalkeeper Miloslav Rožnovský had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fernan Polbin. 74 minutes into the match, CADU de Zarate's goal looked a bit too open when Sylwester Domaradzki came free, but Benedicto Astigar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Miloslav Rožnovský made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fernan Polbin in the 78th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Saverio Perez in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Benedicto Astigar saved CADU de Zarate from getting behind. 85 minutes into the game, Dhritiman Judge was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. CADU de Zarate's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Villa Ballester FC the free kick. In the 85th minute, Dhritiman Judge hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Benedicto Astigar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roth Beaudry, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sylwester Domaradzki in the 91st minute of play forced CADU de Zarate's goalkeeper Benedicto Astigar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Villa Ballester FC's Roth Beaudry got a free kick in the 93rd minute. CADU de Zarate's Benedicto Astigar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sylwester Domaradzki in the 95th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Villa Ballester FC had won after a very even match.