League Play-Off

PCD-ARENA
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Marco Aragones made the kick off and thus started the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marco Aragones in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Teobaldo Semeno saved Rosales from getting behind. Teobaldo Semeno showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Aragones, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Teobaldo Semeno didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 10th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. In the 14th minute, Candido Araoz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aurelio Maurin, 15 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Romeo Bautista charged in rather forcefully in the 16th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Romeo Bautista the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 17 played minutes PCD-TIGERS got a freekick which was hit by Romeo Bautista. 20 minutes into the match, Benicio Jokin had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Teobaldo Semeno. Rosales's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Benicio Jokin was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Teobaldo Semeno took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benicio Jokin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marco Aragones blasted a shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Teobaldo Semeno having to make a save. Ciriaco Rutenio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Erubiel Modestio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Joaquin Aires hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Teobaldo Semeno showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Aragones, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eduardo Che made a kick off. After 51 minutes of play, PCD-TIGERS's Benicio Jokin made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Teobaldo Semeno was left in no man's land by his defense there! Marco Aragones sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 55th match minute, PCD-TIGERS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romeo Bautista to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Rosales's zone, Marco Aragones stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Teobaldo Semeno came out of the goal and Marco Aragones tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rosales's Teobaldo Semeno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benicio Jokin in the 61st minute of play. Gustavo Rufo charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gustavo Rufo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of PCD-TIGERS booed when Rosales was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustavo Rufo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marco Aragones fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Teobaldo Semeno having to interfere. Benicio Jokin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rosales's Teobaldo Semeno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benicio Jokin in the 67th minute of play. After having played for 70 minutes, Benicio Jokin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. PCD-TIGERS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Benicio Jokin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Marco Aragones recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some careless play in the Rosales defense, Marco Aragones kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Teobaldo Semeno. The Rosales fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Teobaldo Semeno should have stopped the shot. Rosales's Teobaldo Semeno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benicio Jokin in the 84th minute of play. PCD-TIGERS walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.