League Play-Off

Baudrix
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) CHICAGO's Romulo Segio 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 rather tough play, CHICAGO's Cleto Santiago got a free kick in the 2nd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ciro Ferdinand got free with Samuel Dolfo in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With an all-out effort, Baudrix AFC's Samuel Dolfo threw himself towards the right post 5 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from German Elazar, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. A collision led to Baudrix AFC getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Clodoveo Sandalio hit a great ball. Felix Afonso came out of the goal in the 10th minute to try and stop a shot by CHICAGO's Cleto Santiago. But to his dismay, Cleto Santiago quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. 17 minutes into the match, CHICAGO's goalkeeper Samuel Dolfo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Javier Basajaun. 22 minutes into the match, Baudrix AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Romulo Segio came free, but Felix Afonso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Samuel Dolfo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ciro Ferdinand in the 31st minute. Javier Basajaun struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Samuel Dolfo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Baudrix AFC. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Clodoveo Sandalio during the 35th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 35th minute, Clodoveo Sandalio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 38th minute, Tiburcio Olivar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 42 minutes into the game, Tiburcio Olivar recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Samuel Dolfo. Tiburcio Olivar showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. If Romulo Segio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tiburcio Olivar made a kick off. 56 minutes into the match, CHICAGO's goal looked a bit too open when Tiburcio Olivar came free, but Samuel Dolfo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 58 played minutes CHICAGO got a freekick which was hit by Prospero Venceslas. In the 64th minute, Romulo Segio 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. Cleto Santiago in the 69thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Felix Afonso, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 70th minute, Baldomero Jacob hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Baudrix AFC's zone, Romulo Segio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Felix Afonso came out of the goal and Romulo Segio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Romulo Segio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Felix Afonso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Romulo Segio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Samuel Dolfo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ciro Ferdinand in the 91st minute of the match. Baudrix AFC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of CHICAGO for a fine match.