League Play-Off

Corolina
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) When Matias Larpe got free in front of the goal in the 3rd minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Simon Lapurdi was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. In the 5th minute, Albano Fagondo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cotagaita FC's Simon Lapurdi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Matias Larpe in the 10th minute of play. Joel Eleazar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Godofredo Fagildo, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. In the 13th minute Corolina FC were awarded a corner. Matias Larpe went to the cornerflag to take it. If Matias Larpe had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 20 in the game by Matias Larpe from a close distance when the talented Simon Lapurdi managed to make a qualified save. Cotagaita FC's players were relieved. Matias Larpe's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 22ndth minute, Simon Lapurdi skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Miguel Guillen was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 24 minutes into the match. Joel Eleazar had in the 26thth minute some difficulties stopping Tomás Chago's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Godofredo Fagildo in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joel Eleazar saved Corolina FC from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Cotagaita FC's zone, Agustin Astrada stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Simon Lapurdi came out of the goal and Agustin Astrada tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Corolina FC's Joel Eleazar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paolo Fiz in the 32nd minute of play. Corolina FC's Agustin Astrada got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 43 minutes, Jimeno Laurentzi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Corolina FC and the Cotagaita FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 43 played minutes Corolina FC got a freekick which was hit by Jimeno Laurentzi. Joel Eleazar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomás Chago in the 45th minute of play. Wilfredo Feo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Joel Eleazar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Agustin Astrada to strike the kick off in the second half. Simon Lapurdi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Agustin Astrada in the 53rd minute of play. Simon Lapurdi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Agustin Astrada's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 56th minute, Agustin Astrada managed to get in a good position for a shot. Corolina FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Agustin Astrada was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Simon Lapurdi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Agustin Astrada had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 61 minutes into the match, Cotagaita FC's goal looked a bit too open when Agustin Astrada came free, but Simon Lapurdi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joel Eleazar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Godofredo Fagildo in the 64th minute of the match. Timoteo Joseph kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. A collision led to Cotagaita FC getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Albano Fagondo hit a great ball. After 69 played minutes Cotagaita FC got a freekick which was hit by Iker Mendez. The supporters of Corolina FC booed when Cotagaita FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albano Fagondo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Cotagaita FC's Albano Fagondo got a free kick in the 75th minute. Wilfredo Feo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Joel Eleazar made a huge save. In the 80th minute, Reynaldo Iyan 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. Agustin Astrada recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 81st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Corolina FC booed when Cotagaita FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paolo Fiz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Corolina FC's Reynaldo Iyan got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Reynaldo Iyan during the 90th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Cotagaita FC booed when Corolina FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reynaldo Iyan didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Tomás Chago in the 94th minute really tested Joel Eleazar's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. After having played for 97 minutes, Agustin Astrada managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Corolina FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Agustin Astrada was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Corolina FC's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.