League Play-Off

Jumial
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Epifanio Artal kicked off to start the match. Danilo Arnalt stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Froilan Cerilo's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. 7 minutes into the match, Jumial FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tiburcio Cedro came free, but Danilo Arnalt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 8th minute, Epifanio Artal fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Rodrigo Valery, passed just outside the right post. Tiburcio Cedro took the ball and in the 18 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Danilo Arnalt. Danilo Arnalt 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. Froilan Cerilo struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Danilo Arnalt didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Verde. Bonifacio Millan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 29th minute Epifanio Artal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo Valery saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rodrigo Valery showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Epifanio Artal, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Rodrigo Valery showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Epifanio Artal in the 38th minute of the match. In the 42nd minute, Tiburcio Cedro 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. 43 minutes into the game, Urbano Bittor was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Jumial FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Verde the free kick. Urbano Bittor hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Jumial FC's zone, Froilan Cerilo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Danilo Arnalt came out of the goal and Froilan Cerilo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After the first half Verde were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Froilan Cerilo to make the kick off. Verde's Segundo Bazil shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 53rd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Danilo Arnalt but with some difficulty. Epifanio Artal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Rodrigo Valery tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 66 played minutes Jumial FC got a freekick which was hit by Natalio Pelagius. Tiburcio Cedro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Danilo Arnalt made a huge save. Camilo Ignazio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Danilo Arnalt tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, Jumial FC's Danilo Arnalt got control of the ball when Tiburcio Cedro tried to sneak it across the goal line. Froilan Cerilo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 78th minute, Bonifacio Millan made a precise shot to the right of Rodrigo Valery. Verde's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. A collision led to Verde getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Maximo Nevada hit a great ball. The supporters of Jumial FC booed when Verde was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Segundo Bazil didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 87 minutes, Bonifacio Millan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jumial FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bonifacio Millan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Tiburcio Cedro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Danilo Arnalt made a huge save. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.