League Play-Off

Benji Price
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hector Saturnin made the kick off which started today's match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rafael Sustrai got free with Leonardo Fidencio in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Filiberto Raymon fell near the penalty area in the 10th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored UNDARTAKER F.C.'s protests and gave Filiberto Raymon a yellow card for diving instead. Nuipi's Benedicto Bela was substituted for Damian Bidun. 18 minutes into the match, Nuipi's goal looked a bit too open when Domingo Eleazar came free, but Marco Garaile reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 18 played minutes Nuipi got a freekick which was hit by Leonardo Gaizkine. UNDARTAKER F.C.'s Tadeo Dantel got a good chance for a goal in the 21st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 29th minute Tadeo Dantel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marco Garaile saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Leonardo Fidencio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hector Saturnin's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. Nuipi's Rafael Sustrai got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Hector Saturnin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Leonardo Fidencio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Nuipi's Hector Saturnin in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye UNDARTAKER F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 37th match minute, UNDARTAKER F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Filiberto Raymon to maneuver through the defense. Nicanor Regis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Nuipi's Carmelo Sindo got a free kick in the 40th minute. Marcial Damario lost his temper 45 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After 46 played minutes Nuipi got a freekick which was hit by Marcial Damario. Americo Aresti struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Marco Garaile didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for UNDARTAKER F.C..

Nicanor Regis was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 52nd minute. UNDARTAKER F.C.'s manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Tadeo Dantel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Marco Garaile tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marco Garaile showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tadeo Dantel, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. 63 minutes into the match, Nuipi's goalkeeper Marco Garaile had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nicanor Regis. Marco Garaile didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Nicanor Regis went, in the 66th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. After a defensive mix-up in Nuipi's zone, Nicanor Regis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marco Garaile came out of the goal and Nicanor Regis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Marco Garaile took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tadeo Dantel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 76th match minute, Nuipi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benedicto Bela to maneuver through the defense. After 78 played minutes Nuipi got a freekick which was hit by Eduardo Chepe. Nuipi's Marco Garaile proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 80th minute of the match, managed to save Nuipi from getting a goal against them. If Tadeo Dantel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Carmelo Sindo kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. Hector Saturnin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. UNDARTAKER F.C. played a much better game than Nuipi and deserved their victory. The Nuipi players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.