League Play-Off

Herrera
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hector Benvide made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Abelardo Gustau hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fabian Estevez might have been able to make a better finish in the 4th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Gustavo Seber. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Fabian Estevez ran back to his position shaking his head. Gustavo Seber made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hector Benvide in the 5th minute of play. Faustino Silviano blasted a shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jeronimo Paulin having to make a save. 8 minutes into the game, Martin Peli was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nonogasta AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Herrera the free kick. Martin Peli kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Herrera's Gustavo Seber played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabian Estevez in the 13th minute of play. Hector Benvide recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Gustavo Seber showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fabian Estevez in the 20th minute of the match. Gustavo Seber took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabian Estevez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hector Benvide received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 23rd minute. Gustavo Seber tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 26th minute, Fabian Estevez 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Saul Sanduru in the 34th minute of play forced Nonogasta AFC's goalkeeper Jeronimo Paulin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jeronimo Paulin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Saul Sanduru's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. Saul Sanduru fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jeronimo Paulin having to interfere. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Saul Sanduru to make the kick off. Nestor Vergaray recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Fabian Estevez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gustavo Seber having to interfere. If Saul Sanduru had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Martin Peli struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Gustavo Seber didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nonogasta AFC. Jeronimo Paulin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Faustino Silviano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jeronimo Paulin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saul Sanduru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Saul Sanduru in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jeronimo Paulin saved Nonogasta AFC from getting behind. When Nonogasta AFC's Hector Benvide in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Herrera's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gavino Batista during the 96th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 96th minute, Gavino Batista hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.