League Play-Off

Estadio Ranchillos
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Artemio Tristan got the match started through his kick off. In the 6th minute, Teofilo Olo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Natalio Dolcet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Artemio Tristan in the 8th minute of the match. Natalio Dolcet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Artemio Tristan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 16th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ranchillos FC's goalkeeper Natalio Dolcet, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Artemio Tristan struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Natalio Dolcet didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pacara. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ranchillos FC's goalkeeper Natalio Dolcet, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 20 minutes into the match, Pacara's goal looked a bit too open when Jaime Bernad came free, but Moises Ricart reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jaime Bernad in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Moises Ricart saved Pacara from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Pacara's Edgard Quirce got a free kick in the 28th minute. Ranchillos FC's Genaro Omero couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 29th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Pacara. Moises Ricart showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jaime Bernad in the 31st minute of the match. 37 minutes into the match, Pacara's goalkeeper Moises Ricart had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Serafino Sugoi. Ranchillos FC's Jaime Bernad got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Pacara booed when Ranchillos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Blas Lamberto didn't get a good kick on the ball. 47 minutes into the match, Ranchillos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Artemio Tristan came free, but Natalio Dolcet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jaime Bernad was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Paolo Ayala was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pacara's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ranchillos FC the free kick. Paolo Ayala hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Ranchillos FC's Natalio Dolcet got control of the ball when Leo Geleberto tried to sneak it across the goal line. After taking down the ball on Ranchillos FC's corner Genaro Omero fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Moises Ricart quite easily take care of the ball. Jaime Bernad sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Serafino Sugoi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Jaime Bernad came up free with the goalie in the 67th minute, the Ranchillos FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jaime Bernad couldn't finish the play. If Serafino Sugoi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pacara's Artemio Tristan got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Serafino Sugoi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ranchillos FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Serafino Sugoi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Moises Ricart breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jaime Bernad fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Moises Ricart having to interfere. Artemio Tristan kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. If Serafino Sugoi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 91st minute Jaime Bernad shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Moises Ricart saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Ranchillos FC's Serafino Sugoi in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pacara's goalie prevented a goal. Serafino Sugoi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Pacara succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Ranchillos FC had controlled the match.