League Play-Off

Diamante
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Epifanio Artal started the match with the kick off. The supporters of Jumial FC booed when Caballeros de la Angustia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leandro Havier didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match had gone on for 6 minutes, Albano Nataniel took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Danilo Arnalt to make any attempt to save it. After 10 played minutes Albano Nataniel rounded Jumial FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 2-0. In the 15th minute Albano Nataniel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Danilo Arnalt saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 17 minutes, Epifanio Artal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jumial FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Epifanio Artal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 18th match minute, Jumial FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Rafel to maneuver through the defense. Albano Nataniel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Danilo Arnalt having to interfere. Danilo Arnalt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albano Nataniel in the 25th minute of play. When Caballeros de la Angustia's Albano Nataniel in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jumial FC's goalie prevented a goal. Epifanio Artal 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. In the 35th match minute, Jumial FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Urbano Bittor to maneuver through the defense. Victoriano Gines received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Danilo Arnalt tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Epifanio Artal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Ceferino Darien tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Victoriano Gines could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Danilo Arnalt made a huge save. Albano Nataniel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Danilo Arnalt having to interfere. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Albano Nataniel made the kick off in the second half. Albano Nataniel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Danilo Arnalt tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 56th minute Godofredo Jesco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Danilo Arnalt saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Jumial FC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Fidel Guerrero hit a great ball. The supporters of Jumial FC booed when Caballeros de la Angustia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cosme Toli didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Epifanio Artal managed to get in a good position for a shot. Jumial FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Epifanio Artal was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ceferino Darien breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Albano Nataniel in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Danilo Arnalt saved Jumial FC from getting behind. In the 69th minute, Albano Nataniel left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Caballeros de la Angustia fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. Albano Nataniel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 74 minutes, Victoriano Gines managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Caballeros de la Angustia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Victoriano Gines was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Urbano Bittor hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. 85 minutes into the match, Jumial FC's goal looked a bit too open when Albano Nataniel came free, but Danilo Arnalt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Danilo Arnalt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Victoriano Gines, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Epifanio Artal in the 90th minute of play forced Caballeros de la Angustia's goalkeeper Ceferino Darien to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Caballeros de la Angustia's Albano Nataniel got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 94 minutes into the match, Jumial FC's goal looked a bit too open when Albano Nataniel came free, but Danilo Arnalt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Caballeros de la Angustia had played much better football throughout.