League Play-Off

Estadio Esperanza
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The audience thought a goal was coming when Luciano Jakes got free with Ciro Arias in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Blas Paio in the 5th minute of play forced Aguadita AFC's goalkeeper Ciro Arias to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Luciano Jakes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aguadita AFC's Ciro Arias proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save Aguadita AFC from getting a goal against them. Ciro Arias stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Blas Paio's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. 19 minutes into the match, Paulo Ofelio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ciro Arias. Aguadita AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Paulo Ofelio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. 26 minutes into the game, Paulo Ofelio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. La Candelaria FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Aguadita AFC the free kick. Paulo Ofelio kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. After 27 played minutes, Aguadita AFC's Rolando Bide shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Sixto Jobo came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Aguadita AFC reached it. Through an outstanding action, after 30 minutes, Ciro Arias successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Luciano Jakes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luciano Jakess short, quick shot in the 33rdth minute got Ciro Arias to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 36th minute of the match La Candelaria FC got a corner. Aguadita AFC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Luciano Jakes ran over to the corner to take the kick. A nice corner shot did that Luciano Jakes got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Ciro Arias quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 37th match minute, Aguadita AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leo Manex to maneuver through the defense. Julian Restu in the 40thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ciro Arias, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ciro Arias stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Paulo Ofelio's shot from short distance in the 44th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Aldo Elizardo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, La Candelaria FC's Sixto Jobo got control of the ball when Leo Manex tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Luciano Jakes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Blas Paio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Paulo Ofelio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to La Candelaria FC getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Paulo Ofelio hit a great ball. Aguadita AFC's Aldo Elizardo got a good chance for a goal in the 70th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Blas Paio in the 72nd minute of play forced Aguadita AFC's goalkeeper Ciro Arias to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luciano Jakes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ciro Arias read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. Blas Paio took the ball and in the 79 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ciro Arias. Ciro Arias dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. In the 82nd minute, Albano Naelio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 84 minutes into the game, La Candelaria FC's Luciano Jakes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ciro Arias made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edelmiro Eleder in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ciro Arias saved Aguadita AFC from getting behind. After 89 played minutes Aguadita AFC got a freekick which was hit by Eleuterio Milian. Edelmiro Eleder fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ciro Arias having to interfere. Ciro Arias made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Blas Paio in the 92nd minute of play. Paulo Ofelio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. There was no doubt that La Candelaria FC were the better team. La Candelaria FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.