League Play-Off

Saradium
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Isaac Kaxen took the kick off in the first half of the match. A hard shot 5 in the game by Celso Garcia from a close distance when the talented Joel Eliu managed to make a qualified save. Sumalao FC's players were relieved. With a little luck, Sumalao FC's Joel Eliu got control of the ball when Celso Garcia tried to sneak it across the goal line. Celso Garcia did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-0 to the left of a surprised Joel Eliu 15 minutes into the match. A hard shot by Valentin Lorien from long distance, 19 minutes into the match, got Joel Eliu's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Vladimiro Opilano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Joel Eliu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 28th minute, Celso Garcia made a precise shot to the right of Joel Eliu. Sumalao FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Herminio Lehoi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaac Kaxen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Celso Garcia didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 3-0 via right post in the game's 37th minute. Saraza's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! Celso Garcia blasted a shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Joel Eliu having to make a save. Celso Garcia in the 47thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Joel Eliu, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Celso Garcia to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Saraza's Nicolas Irrintzi got a free kick in the 55th minute. Sumalao FC's Joel Eliu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ezequiel Nuno in the 57th minute of play. After 59 played minutes, Saraza's Melquiades Elija shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Joel Eliu came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Saraza reached it. Efrain Aimar's late challenge caught a Saraza's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Efrain Aimar helped the player get up and apologised. After 60 played minutes Sumalao FC got a freekick which was hit by Efrain Aimar. If Nicolas Irrintzi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ezequiel Nuno recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Celso Garcia in the 67th minute of play forced Sumalao FC's goalkeeper Joel Eliu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Efrain Aimar got free with Herminio Lehoi in the 69th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Celso Garcia in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joel Eliu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Celso Garcia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nicolas Irrintzi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Saraza booed when Sumalao FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Eguen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Joel Eliu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celso Garcia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Herminio Lehoi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaac Kaxen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Juan Eguen fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sumalao FC's protests and gave Juan Eguen a yellow card for diving instead. Juan Eguen kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. If Nicolas Irrintzi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Saraza had played much better football throughout.