League Play-Off

Estadio Italó
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) 7 minutes into the game, Camilo Elixio recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Isaias Firmin. Camilo Elixio showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Camilo Elixio in the 12th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Isaias Firmin saved Chepes from getting behind. If Camilo Elixio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Italó's Nilton Dante shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 19th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Isaias Firmin but with some difficulty. Albano Abaurre received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Generoso Haritz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 33rd minute Albano Abaurre shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Generoso Haritz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Isaias Firmin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Camilo Elixio in the 40th minute of play. Nilton Dante could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Isaias Firmin made a huge save. Angelino Foro charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Angelino Foro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Victorino Francho kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 4-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Albano Abaurre to make the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Italó's Camilo Elixio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Isaias Firmin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Nilton Dante received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Isaias Firmin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 57th minute Nilton Dante shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Isaias Firmin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 59th minute, Chepes's Albano Abaurre ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Generoso Haritz. Generoso Haritz yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 4-2. 63 minutes into the match, Nilton Dante had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Isaias Firmin. Chepes's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Nilton Dante was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-2. After a rather tough play, Chepes's David Ubelteso got a free kick in the 66th minute. 67 minutes into the match, Chepes's goal looked a bit too open when Albano Cresconio came free, but Isaias Firmin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Isaias Firmin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Camilo Elixio in the 69th minute of the match. Placido Odilon hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Chepes's zone, Urbano Madeo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Isaias Firmin came out of the goal and Urbano Madeo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Nilton Dante took the ball and in the 74 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Isaias Firmin. Isaias Firmin dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-2. Italó's Camilo Elixio got a good chance for a goal in the 82nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Chepes's Emiliano Fiz got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Camilo Elixio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Isaias Firmin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Nilton Dante managed to get in a good position for a shot. Italó's supporters rose to their feet, but Nilton Dante was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Isaias Firmin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Isaias Firmin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jairo Laurentzi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 91 minutes into the match, Italó's goalkeeper Generoso Haritz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carlos Rumaldo. Nilton Dante recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the referee ended the match the Italó players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.