League Play-Off

Estadio Socardo
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. Fidel Fibell started the match with the kick off. REY DE COPAS's Tiburcio Iigo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Ipar in the 3rd minute of play. In the 6th minute of the match, Ramon Aguilera tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Modesto Godoy saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 8th minute, Daniel Ipar made a precise shot to the right of Tiburcio Iigo. REY DE COPAS's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind REY DE COPAS's goalkeeper Tiburcio Iigo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Ipar in the 12th minute of play forced REY DE COPAS's goalkeeper Tiburcio Iigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th match minute, Arocena FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Ipar to maneuver through the defense. In the 20th minute Ramiro Grabiel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tiburcio Iigo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Ipar in the 21st minute of play forced REY DE COPAS's goalkeeper Tiburcio Iigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 26 minutes into the match, REY DE COPAS's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Ipar came free, but Tiburcio Iigo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 28th match minute, Arocena FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paolo Jax to maneuver through the defense. Fidel Fibell fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Modesto Godoy having to interfere. The supporters of Arocena FC booed when REY DE COPAS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fidel Fibell didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tiburcio Iigo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ramiro Grabiel in the 38th minute of the match. Arocena FC's Modesto Godoy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Filiberto Karmel in the 45th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Ipar in the 46th minute of play forced REY DE COPAS's goalkeeper Tiburcio Iigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Blas Bibiano hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ramiro Grabiel in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tiburcio Iigo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Silvestre Javiero managed to get in a good position for a shot. Arocena FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Silvestre Javiero was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tiburcio Iigo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Niceto Nesor hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. A collision led to Arocena FC getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Paolo Jax hit a great ball. Modesto Godoy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filiberto Karmel in the 72nd minute of play. Fidel Fibell recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 76th minute Fidel Fibell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Modesto Godoy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Amado Emmanuel kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. In the 82nd minute of the match, Lázaro Lizardi tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Tiburcio Iigo saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 83rd minute, Arocena FC's Daniel Ipar ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Tiburcio Iigo. Tiburcio Iigo yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. Modesto Godoy stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fidel Fibell's shot from short distance in the 88th minute. Tiburcio Iigo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ramiro Grabiel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. REY DE COPAS's Tiburcio Iigo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Ipar in the 94th minute of play. Arocena FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.