League Play-Off

Napoleón Arena
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Roman Canor kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ambrosio Ferrando in the 4th minute of play forced Rumo AFC's goalkeeper Arnaldo Ospin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Saint Black AFC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by David Serapio in the 6th minute. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Rumo AFC's goalie and right to Diego Osoitz. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Rumo AFC's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Miguel Cutberto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnaldo Ospin having to interfere. If Epifanio Sayveon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Modesto Lucian had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Siro Petrigai charged in rather forcefully in the 19th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Siro Petrigai the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Siro Petrigai kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hector Tristan during the 21st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Rumo AFC booed when Saint Black AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hector Tristan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Isaltino Silva made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Modesto Lucian in the 27th minute of play. When Saint Black AFC's Roman Canor in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rumo AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 30 minutes, Everardo Feliu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Saint Black AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Everardo Feliu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Arnaldo Ospin stood somewhat misplaced when Roman Canor came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 32 minute. Ambrosio Ferrando hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The wind increased when Nereo Iraunkor made the kick off in the second half. After having played for 52 minutes, Roman Canor managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Saint Black AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Roman Canor was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Federico Flores hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by David Marino during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 54th match minute, Saint Black AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by David Marino to maneuver through the defense. Isaltino Silva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nereo Iraunkor in the 64th minute of the match. 65 minutes into the game, Roman Canor cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Arnaldo Ospin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Roman Canor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Arnaldo Ospin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roman Canor in the 75th minute of play. If Roman Canor had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 81 played minutes Rumo AFC got a freekick which was hit by Serafino Serafo. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roman Canor in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arnaldo Ospin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Roman Canor received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Arnaldo Ospin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 92nd minute Roman Canor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnaldo Ospin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the Saint Black AFC defense, Modesto Lucian kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Isaltino Silva. The Saint Black AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Isaltino Silva should have stopped the shot. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Saint Black AFC had played much better football throughout.