League Play-Off

St. Francis Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Samuel Rodriguez made the kick off and thus started the match. After 9 played minutes Saint Francis Football got a freekick which was hit by Placido Arias. Gil's Honorio Lluciano got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 14 minutes into the match, Saint Francis Football's goal looked a bit too open when Samuel Rodriguez came free, but Leo Mergildo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bernardino Conrao made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Bernardino Gabirel sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Honorio Lluciano managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gil's supporters rose to their feet, but Honorio Lluciano was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Leo Mergildo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 38 played minutes Saint Francis Football's Bernardino Gabirel stole the ball from his opponents and shot the ball towards the upper left corner, but Bernardino Conrao stretched himself as far as he could, and stopped the ball from passing the line. robbing Gil of the goal. If Bernardino Gabirel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bernardino Gabirel could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Bernardino Conrao made a huge save. 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 players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Bernabe Elia stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute Bernabe Elia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernardino Conrao saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bernardino Conrao took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernabe Elia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bernabe Elia charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bernabe Elia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Saint Francis Football getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Bernabe Elia hit a great ball. After having played for 67 minutes, Bernardino Gabirel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Saint Francis Football's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bernardino Gabirel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Leo Mergildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Samuel Rodriguez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Bernabe Elia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Saint Francis Football's supporters rose to their feet, but Bernabe Elia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bernardino Conrao breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Bernardino Gabirel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bernardino Gabirel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 81st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Gil's zone, Bernardino Gabirel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bernardino Conrao came out of the goal and Bernardino Gabirel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 89 minutes, Gustavo Ortzi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Gil and the Saint Francis Football players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 89th minute, Gustavo Ortzi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bernardino Gabirel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 95 minutes into the game, Benigno Kemen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gil's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Saint Francis Football the free kick. Benigno Kemen hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Bernabe Elia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Saint Francis Football's supporters rose to their feet, but Bernabe Elia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bernardino Conrao breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. There was no doubt that Saint Francis Football were the better team. Saint Francis Football's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.