League Play-Off

La Bombonera
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. Isaias Fonda started the match with the kick off. In the 6th minute, Sabino Brites hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 10 played minutes Imperio Cordobés FC got a freekick which was hit by Martin Jordy. When Aquilino Birjaio fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Imperio Cordobés FC's protests and gave Aquilino Birjaio a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Imperio Cordobés FC's Aquilino Birjaio got a free kick in the 12th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Isaias Fonda managed to get in a good position for a shot. Imperio Cordobés FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Isaias Fonda was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Halim Kader breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 24th minute, Imperio Cordobés FC's Sabino Brites ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Halim Kader. Halim Kader yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Halim Kader stood somewhat misplaced when Isaias Fonda came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 29 minute. 33 minutes had been played when some careless play by SopinkIYCerebro's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Alfonso Mel was slow to take the kick. During this time Imperio Cordobés FC's players had a chance to rest. In the 35th minute, Sabino Brites reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Halim Kader. The goal made the score 3-0. Isaias Fonda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 46th match minute, Imperio Cordobés FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isaias Fonda to maneuver through the defense. When Cecilio Txerran fell near the penalty area in the 48th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Imperio Cordobés FC's protests and gave Cecilio Txerran a yellow card for diving instead. After 47 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Imperio Cordobés FC! Tales Falcão had in the 49thth minute some difficulties stopping Hipolito Beltran's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 4-0 at half-time.

Hipolito Beltran hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. Isaias Fonda blasted a shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Halim Kader having to make a save. The supporters of SopinkIYCerebro booed when Imperio Cordobés FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martin Jordy didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nicanor Gipuzkoa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nicanor Gipuzkoa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sabino Brites scored 5-0 in the 71st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Halim Kader, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience was convinced that Isaias Fonda's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Halim Kader was relentless in the 78th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sabino Brites in the 80th minute of play forced SopinkIYCerebro's goalkeeper Halim Kader to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Placido Mikelats struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Tales Falcão didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SopinkIYCerebro. After some careless play in the SopinkIYCerebro defense, Isaias Fonda kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Halim Kader. The SopinkIYCerebro fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Halim Kader should have stopped the shot. With a little luck, Imperio Cordobés FC's Tales Falcão got control of the ball when Placido Mikelats tried to sneak it across the goal line. Imperio Cordobés FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of SopinkIYCerebro for a fine match.