League Play-Off

Jeanmaire
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Maximo Arlo kicked off to start the match. Elvio Matia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Freddy Belarmo having to interfere. 7 minutes into the match, Jeanmaire FC's goal looked a bit too open when Honorato Mattin came free, but Everardo Ruy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chapanay's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Maximo Arlo 8 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. After a defensive mix-up in Chapanay's zone, Elvio Matia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Freddy Belarmo came out of the goal and Elvio Matia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Maximo Arlo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Atilano Qwinton sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Atilano Qwinton came up free with the goalie in the 28th minute, the Chapanay 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 Atilano Qwinton couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Honorato Mattin in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Everardo Ruy prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 35 minutes into the match, Chapanay's goal looked a bit too open when Maximo Arlo came free, but Freddy Belarmo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Chapanay's zone, Maximo Arlo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Freddy Belarmo came out of the goal and Maximo Arlo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 47 minutes, Felix Chago managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chapanay's supporters crossed their fingers, but Felix Chago was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The wind increased when Honorato Mattin made the kick off in the second half. Everardo Ruy made an important save on a dangerous shot by Atilano Qwinton in the 56th minute. Everardo Ruy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Honorato Mattin in the 57th minute of play. Honorato Mattin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Everardo Ruy having to interfere. 70 minutes into the game, Honorato Mattin recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Everardo Ruy. Honorato Mattin showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. After a rather tough play, Chapanay's Felix Chago got a free kick in the 72nd minute. Elvio Matia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Honorato Mattin came up free with the goalie in the 80th minute, the Chapanay 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 Honorato Mattin couldn't finish the play. Freddy Belarmo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maximo Arlo in the 83rd minute of the match. 94 minutes into the game, Felix Chago was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Chapanay's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Jeanmaire FC the free kick. In the 94th match minute, Chapanay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felix Chago to maneuver through the defense. In the 95th minute Elvio Matia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Freddy Belarmo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Julian Vito kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Maximo Arlo scored 3-1 in the 97th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Freddy Belarmo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Jeanmaire FC had won after a very even match.