League Play-Off

Estadio Rueda
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Cecilio Neron got the match started through his kick off. If Alberto Todor had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 4th minute, Vinicio Salomone hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 7th minute, Nojiren FC's Nereo Gaitano seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Nereo Gaitano the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Nojiren FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Nereo Gaitano had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The supporters of Franco Canadiense FC booed when Nojiren FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nereo Gaitano didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Amador Gartxot came up free with the goalie in the 8th minute, the Franco Canadiense FC 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 Amador Gartxot couldn't finish the play. In the 11th minute, Marcelino Santio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Anier Acevedo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 17 played minutes Franco Canadiense FC got a freekick which was hit by Benjamin Cebo. In the 20th minute, Leon Ursino 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. In the 22ndth minute of the game Fabio Antonangeli who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Nojiren FC's Melquiades Beremundo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Franco Canadiense FC's Fabio Antonangeli in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nojiren FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 28 played minutes Franco Canadiense FC got a freekick which was hit by Benjamin Cebo. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabio Antonangeli in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Melquiades Beremundo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fabio Antonangeli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Melquiades Beremundo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Melquiades Beremundo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leon Ursino in the 36th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Fabio Antonangeli's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Melquiades Beremundo was relentless in the 37th minute of the game. Evaristo Cisco charged in rather forcefully in the 37th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Evaristo Cisco the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The audience was convinced that Fabio Antonangeli's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Melquiades Beremundo was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. The Nojiren FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Franco Canadiense FC were winning 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fabio Antonangeli was the one to do the kick off. Nojiren FC's Melquiades Beremundo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leon Ursino in the 55th minute of play. With his leg Melquiades Beremundo managed to avoid a goal in the 57thth minute, when Franco Canadiense FC's Fabio Antonangeli fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 62nd minute, Fabio Antonangeli made a precise shot to the right of Melquiades Beremundo. Nojiren FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. After a defensive mix-up in Franco Canadiense FC's zone, Narciso Evarado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dario Herrera came out of the goal and Narciso Evarado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Marcelino Santio during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Franco Canadiense FC getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Marcelino Santio hit a great ball. In the 73rd match minute, Franco Canadiense FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcelino Santio to maneuver through the defense. 75 minutes into the match, Franco Canadiense FC's goal looked a bit too open when Anier Acevedo came free, but Dario Herrera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With splendid footwork Fabio Antonangeli arrived in front of goal to shoot 0-3 by the left pole in the game's 77th minute. Fabio Antonangeli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Melquiades Beremundo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fabio Antonangeli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melquiades Beremundo having to interfere. Leon Ursino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Melquiades Beremundo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 88 played minutes Franco Canadiense FC got a freekick which was hit by Amador Gartxot. Melquiades Beremundo made a fantastic save in the 92nd minute, when Fabio Antonangeli sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Franco Canadiense FC booed when Nojiren FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anier Acevedo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nojiren FC's Melquiades Beremundo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leon Ursino in the 94th minute of play. The Nojiren FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Franco Canadiense FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.