League Play-Off

LA BOMBONERA
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Silverio Taurino took the ball and in the 11 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Niceto Gaizko. Niceto Gaizko dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. After 17 played minutes Froilan Chesus rounded Chorrillos FC- OFF's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-1. 20 minutes into the match, Chorrillos FC- OFF's Alberto Leizarraga sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Niceto Gaizko narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 24th minute of the match Evaristo Escobar sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Melquiades Benet skillfully saved the ball. When Xeneize F.C's Godofredo Ralondo in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chorrillos FC- OFF's goalie prevented a goal. Niceto Gaizko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel Laurendi in the 30th minute of the match. Melquiades Benet stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Godofredo Ralondo's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. After 35 played minutes Xeneize F.C got a freekick which was hit by Israel Reynardo. In the 36th minute of the match Jonatan Ostadar sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Niceto Gaizko skillfully saved the ball. 37 minutes into the match, Xeneize F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Alberto Leizarraga came free, but Niceto Gaizko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Silverio Taurino's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Niceto Gaizko read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Silverio Taurino stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After 56 minutes of play, Xeneize F.C's Godofredo Ralondo made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Melquiades Benet was left in no man's land by his defense there! Angelo Erlantz hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Amado Bastian struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Niceto Gaizko didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Chorrillos FC- OFF. Melquiades Benet made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Froilan Chesus in the 62nd minute of play. 71 minutes into the game, Xeneize F.C's Godofredo Ralondo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Melquiades Benet made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. When Godofredo Ralondo came up free with the goalie in the 74th minute, the Xeneize F.C fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Godofredo Ralondo couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Chorrillos FC- OFF booed when Xeneize F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Israel Reynardo didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Jonatan Ostadar in the 77th minute really tested Niceto Gaizko'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. In the 79th minute, Emilio Barrionuevo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Melquiades Benet made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Froilan Chesus in the 81st minute of play. Melquiades Benet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Godofredo Ralondo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 85 minutes into the game, Godofredo Ralondo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-1. Melquiades Benet was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Alberto Leizarraga could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Niceto Gaizko made a huge save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Godofredo Ralondo in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Melquiades Benet saved Chorrillos FC- OFF from getting behind. Niceto Gaizko made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Silverio Taurino sent off a good shot on target. Xeneize F.C'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.