League Play-Off

Estadio Neuquén
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jeronimo Cordearo kicked off to start the match. After a rather tough play, Neuquén's Emilio Havier got a free kick in the 4th minute. Hermengildo Maidana recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 7th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hermengildo Maidana did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-0 to the left of a surprised Nicanor Eudoxio 9 minutes into the match. If Cirilo Dabi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 16 minutes into the match, Neuquén's goal looked a bit too open when Cirilo Dabi came free, but Tadeo Iaki reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hermengildo Maidana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Nicanor Eudoxio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jeronimo Cordearo in the 21st minute of the match. The Club Atlético Regina fans' excitement grew in the 25th match minute when Club Atlético Regina's Liu Bin Nan looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Neuquén's Tadeo Iaki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cirilo Dabi in the 32nd minute of play. Hermengildo Maidana fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nicanor Eudoxio having to interfere. Liu Bin Nan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Tadeo Iaki tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 41st minute, Jeronimo Cordearo reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Nicanor Eudoxio. The goal made the score 2-1. Neuquén's Jeronimo Cordearo got a good chance for a goal in the 45th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Cirilo Dabi made the kick off in the second half. Nicanor Eudoxio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hermengildo Maidana in the 53rd minute of play. Club Atlético Regina's Nicanor Eudoxio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jeronimo Cordearo in the 56th minute of play. In the 57th minute, Fabian Odon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nicanor Eudoxio came out of the goal in the 58th minute to try and stop a shot by Neuquén's Jeronimo Cordearo. But to his dismay, Jeronimo Cordearo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-1. After a defensive mix-up in Club Atlético Regina's zone, Jeronimo Cordearo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nicanor Eudoxio came out of the goal and Jeronimo Cordearo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Club Atlético Regina's zone, Jeronimo Cordearo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nicanor Eudoxio came out of the goal and Jeronimo Cordearo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Nicanor Eudoxio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hermengildo Maidana in the 65th minute of play. In the 69th match minute, Club Atlético Regina was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Generoso Baladi to maneuver through the defense. Jeronimo Cordearo struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Nicanor Eudoxio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Neuquén. After 72 played minutes Club Atlético Regina got a freekick which was hit by Omar Ubelteso. Tadeo Iaki was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Cirilo Dabi showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-2 in the 75 minute of play. If Cirilo Dabi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Cirilo Dabi fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Club Atlético Regina's protests and gave Cirilo Dabi a yellow card for diving instead. After a defensive mix-up in Club Atlético Regina's zone, Jeronimo Cordearo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nicanor Eudoxio came out of the goal and Jeronimo Cordearo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 92nd minute there was a penalty for Neuquén. Epifanio Merexildo stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Nicanor Eudoxio. 4-2. Nicanor Eudoxio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jeronimo Cordearo in the 95th minute of play. Liu Bin Nan took the ball and in the 97 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tadeo Iaki. Tadeo Iaki dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-3. Neuquén were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Club Atlético Regina for a fine match.