League Play-Off

Estadio Icaño
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Cristian Rufo got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lázaro Sugar in the 5th minute of play forced Catriel's goalkeeper Marcos Galsino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fernan Ganix hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. Catriel's defense didn't have a chance, in the 8th minute, when Lázaro Sugar scored to the left of an out of position Marcos Galsino, making the score, 1-0. A collision led to Catriel getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Fernan Ganix hit a great ball. Icaño AFC's Lázaro Sugar got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpected shot in the 17th minute by Omar Duarte got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. 19 minutes into the match, Catriel's goalkeeper Marcos Galsino had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Candido Bihar. 21 minutes into the game, Timoteo Raebert was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Icaño AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Catriel the free kick. The supporters of Catriel booed when Icaño AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Timoteo Raebert didn't get a good kick on the ball. 25 minutes into the game, Catriel's Alonzo Quilino nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jacinto Min made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Catriel's goalkeeper Marcos Galsino, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Catriel's defense didn't have a chance, in the 36th minute, when Lázaro Sugar scored to the left of an out of position Marcos Galsino, making the score, 3-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lázaro Sugar in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcos Galsino saved Catriel from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Candido Bihar managed to get in a good position for a shot. Icaño AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Candido Bihar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcos Galsino breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alonzo Quilino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jacinto Min having to interfere. In the 47th minute the ball was on its way in behind Icaño AFC's goalkeeper Jacinto Min, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lázaro Sugar was the one to do the kick off. When Cayetano Mannuel fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Icaño AFC's protests and gave Cayetano Mannuel a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Catriel booed when Icaño AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cayetano Mannuel didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 65th minute, Candido Bihar made a precise shot to the right of Marcos Galsino. Catriel's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-1. Icaño AFC's Jacinto Min played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Rufo in the 69th minute of play. 73 minutes into the match, Catriel's goal looked a bit too open when Lázaro Sugar came free, but Marcos Galsino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alonzo Quilino 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. In the 79th minute, Alonzo Quilino made a precise shot to the right of Jacinto Min. Icaño AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-2. A collision led to Catriel getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Rigoberto Azeari hit a great ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Icaño AFC had won after a very even match.