League Play-Off

Vaqueros
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Patricio Belasko in the 4th minute of play forced Vaqueros FC's goalkeeper Edgard Jakue to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Danilo Lauro didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 6th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. After 9 played minutes Vaqueros FC got a freekick which was hit by Placido Nerio. 12 minutes into the match, Vaqueros FC's goal looked a bit too open when Patricio Belasko came free, but Edgard Jakue reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 19 minutes into the game, Claudio Etxatxu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Danilo Lauro. Claudio Etxatxu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Claudio Etxatxu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Danilo Lauro having to interfere. Federico Mark recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 26th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Edgard Jakue showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gavino Orlo in the 29th minute of the match. If Ulises Nalo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 35 minutes into the game, Tomas Quintun was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Elena's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vaqueros FC the free kick. Tomas Quintun kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. In the 36th minute, Elena's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Claudio Etxatxu fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Danilo Lauro was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Danilo Benitez showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 38 minute of play. Edgard Jakue took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patricio Belasko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Danilo Benitez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Danilo Lauro having to interfere. 45 minutes into the match, Placido Nerio notched a goal, 4-0, to the right of Elena's Danilo Lauro. Danilo Lauro was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 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 Federico Mark stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Edgard Jakue made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Patricio Belasko sent off a good shot on target. In the 58th minute the ball was on its way in behind Elena's goalkeeper Danilo Lauro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Vaqueros FC's Edgard Jakue proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to save Vaqueros FC from getting a goal against them. 66 minutes into the match, Vaqueros FC's Danilo Benitez sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Danilo Lauro narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 72 minutes, Ricardo Vasco mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Vaqueros FC and the Elena players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Vaqueros FC getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Ricardo Vasco hit a great ball. 76 minutes into the match, Elena's goal looked a bit too open when Danilo Benitez came free, but Danilo Lauro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Patricio Belasko had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Edelmiro Ariando's late challenge caught a Elena's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Edelmiro Ariando helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Vaqueros FC's Edelmiro Ariando got a free kick in the 85th minute. Federico Mark recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Patricio Belasko who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 96thth minute tested the skills of Edgard Jakue when he managed to save the team from getting behind.