League Play-Off

Graciarena
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Benigno Cefero made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 6th minute Placido Tauro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Genzo Wakabayashi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 9 minutes into the match, Benigno Cefero had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gaspar Valerio. Graciarena's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Benigno Cefero was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. When Justino Nicholas fell near the penalty area in the 14th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Unidos AC's protests and gave Justino Nicholas a yellow card for diving instead. In the 14th match minute, Unidos AC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Justino Nicholas to maneuver through the defense. In the 15th minute of the match Roman Eleazar sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Genzo Wakabayashi skillfully saved the ball. When Aristides Honrio came up free with the goalie in the 19th minute, the Unidos AC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Aristides Honrio couldn't finish the play. The Unidos AC fans' excitement grew in the 20th match minute when Unidos AC's Benigno Cefero looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Jeremias Romo kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Benigno Cefero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gaspar Valerio having to interfere. Jonas Roldanillo kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Prudencio Santio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Genzo Wakabayashi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Placido Tauro, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. When Unidos AC's Benigno Cefero in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Graciarena's goalie prevented a goal. Graciarena's Gaspar Valerio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benigno Cefero in the 46th minute of play. Benigno Cefero's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gaspar Valerio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. After the first half Unidos AC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Placido Tauro made the kick off in the second half. In the 55th minute, Placido Tauro made a precise shot to the right of Genzo Wakabayashi. Unidos AC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Aristides Honrio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gaspar Valerio having to interfere. Gaspar Valerio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benigno Cefero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Benigno Cefero might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gaspar Valerio. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Benigno Cefero ran back to his position shaking his head. Jeremias Romo hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Genzo Wakabayashi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Prudencio Santio in the 69th minute of the match. Aristides Honrio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gaspar Valerio having to interfere. A collision led to Graciarena getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Cipriano Moise hit a great ball. Aristides Honrio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Benigno Cefero in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gaspar Valerio saved Graciarena from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Graciarena's Placido Tauro got a free kick in the 81st minute. Gaspar Valerio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benigno Cefero in the 85th minute of play. When Aristides Honrio came up free with the goalie in the 88th minute, the Unidos AC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Aristides Honrio couldn't finish the play. Benigno Cefero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Gaspar Valerio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 94 played minutes Graciarena got a freekick which was hit by Cipriano Moise. The Graciarena fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Unidos AC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.