League Play-Off

LIBERTADORES
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Joel Vela made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of EL ROJO TUCUMANO booed when Mangrullo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jimeno Felo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Carmelo Mitxel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Vela in the 7th minute of play forced Mangrullo's goalkeeper Oscar Benvide to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 11 minutes into the match, Mangrullo's Valentin Sotero sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dennis Sundberg narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Oscar Benvide showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Vela, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. When Valentin Sotero fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mangrullo's protests and gave Valentin Sotero a yellow card for diving instead. In the 23rd minute, Valentin Sotero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Oscar Benvide showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Vela, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Igor Tolino charged in rather forcefully in the 27th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Igor Tolino the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Mangrullo booed when EL ROJO TUCUMANO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Igor Tolino didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jimeno Felo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joel Vela sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 38th minute, EL ROJO TUCUMANO's Joel Vela ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Oscar Benvide. Oscar Benvide yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Oscar Benvide took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Vela, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Valentin Sotero was the one to do the kick off. Oscar Benvide showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Vela in the 54th minute of the match. Oscar Benvide showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carmelo Mitxel, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Vela in the 69th minute of play forced Mangrullo's goalkeeper Oscar Benvide to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Santo Garcia kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carmelo Mitxel in the 74th minute of play forced Mangrullo's goalkeeper Oscar Benvide to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Mangrullo's zone, Joel Vela stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Oscar Benvide came out of the goal and Joel Vela tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Vela in the 79th minute of play forced Mangrullo's goalkeeper Oscar Benvide to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Mangrullo's Valentin Sotero got a free kick in the 83rd minute. If Luciano Enetz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 92ndth minute of the game Valentin Sotero who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but EL ROJO TUCUMANO's Dennis Sundberg was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Mangrullo's Luciano Enetz got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. EL ROJO TUCUMANO's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.