League Play-Off

Ariel
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Ariel AFC's Vinicio Salbatore started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After a defensive mix-up in Ariel AFC's zone, Joaquin Horado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Melchor Inge came out of the goal and Joaquin Horado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Erubiel Maureo during the 7th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Panquehá AFC's Leon Urki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Orlando Iigo in the 9th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Panquehá AFC's Benigno Innocenzio got a free kick in the 15th minute. After 19 played minutes Panquehá AFC got a freekick which was hit by Rene Fonda. The audience was convinced that Arsenio Gaxan's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Melchor Inge was relentless in the 21st minute of the game. After taking down the ball on Panquehá AFC's corner Erubiel Maureo fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Melchor Inge quite easily take care of the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Vinicio Salbatore kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Leon Urki. That made the score 1-0 in the 28 minute of play. Vinicio Salbatore sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joaquin Horado struck a weak shot in the 48th minute. Melchor Inge didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Panquehá AFC. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Arsenio Gaxan 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. After 55 played minutes Ariel AFC got a freekick which was hit by Saul Guillerme. Melchor Inge made an important save on a dangerous shot by Arsenio Gaxan in the 58th minute. Panquehá AFC's Joaquin Horado got a good chance for a goal in the 62nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 64 minutes into the game, Joaquin Horado lined in a short shot 1-1 behind a frustrated Melchor Inge. 68 minutes into the game, one of Ariel AFC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Erubiel Maureo walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Saul Guillerme charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Saul Guillerme the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 83rd minute, Joaquin Horado got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After some careless play in the Panquehá AFC defense, Vinicio Salbatore kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Leon Urki. The Panquehá AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Leon Urki should have stopped the shot. If Vinicio Salbatore had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Panquehá AFC's Joaquin Horado got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Arsenio Gaxan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Melchor Inge tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Panquehá AFC's Joaquin Horado was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 98th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Panquehá AFC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.