League Play-Off

Dionisia
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Sixto Ubendu got the match started through his kick off. Cipolletti AFC's Froilan Lia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sixto Ubendu in the 5th minute of play. Ariel Isaio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teodosio Arotza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Teodosio Arotza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Ariel Isaio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 15 minutes, Amadeo Rufo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cipolletti AFC and the Dionisia AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 15 played minutes Cipolletti AFC got a freekick which was hit by Amadeo Rufo. A hard and well directed shot from Lorenzo Dominguez led 17 minutes into the game to a goal after the ball had bounced deceptively just in front of the goal. Cipolletti AFC's Froilan Lia became a little unsure and couldn't grip the ball before it was over the goalline. Thus it was 1-0. Froilan Lia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sixto Ubendu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dionisia AFC's Ariel Isaio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dalmacio Abar in the 28th minute of play. Dalmacio Abar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Cipolletti AFC getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Miguel Erruki hit a great ball. 36 minutes into the game, Cipolletti AFC's Teodosio Arotza nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ariel Isaio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Froilan Lia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sixto Ubendu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 40 minutes into the match, Cipolletti AFC's goalkeeper Froilan Lia had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rolando Pepillo. Sixto Ubendu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 44 minutes, Amadeo Rufo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cipolletti AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Amadeo Rufo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Teodosio Arotza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Teodosio Arotza was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th minute Teodosio Arotza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ariel Isaio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 55 played minutes Dionisia AFC got a freekick which was hit by Venancio Ostargi. If Dalmacio Abar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 64th minute, Rolando Pepillo 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. Ariel Isaio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Teodosio Arotza in the 68th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dalmacio Abar got free with Ariel Isaio in the 70th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 78 played minutes Dionisia AFC got a freekick which was hit by Lorenzo Dominguez. After 81 minutes, Isaac Jakue mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cipolletti AFC and the Dionisia AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Cipolletti AFC getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Isaac Jakue hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Teodosio Arotza in the 90th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ariel Isaio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Froilan Lia didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Rolando Pepillo went, in the 94th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.