League Play-Off

Punua
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Benedicto Abarca started the match with the kick off. In the 11th minute Dalmacio Admon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gabriel Cordarrol saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gabriel Cordarrol took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isidro Cheche, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 14 minutes into the match, Horcones FC's Isidro Cheche sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gabriel Cordarrol narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Martin Mikelar charged in rather forcefully in the 15th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Martin Mikelar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 15th match minute, Punua FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Martin Mikelar to maneuver through the defense. Horcones FC's Fidel Maxin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 20th minute of the match, managed to save Horcones FC from getting a goal against them. In the 25th minute Dalmacio Admon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gabriel Cordarrol saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Isidro Cheche got in the 26th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Gabriel Cordarrol handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Dalmacio Admon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of Punua FC booed when Horcones FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eugenio Satordi didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Horcones FC's goalkeeper Fidel Maxin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 36 minutes into the match, Horcones FC's goalkeeper Fidel Maxin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gilberto Urbez. In the 37th minute the ball was on its way in behind Horcones FC's goalkeeper Fidel Maxin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Gilberto Urbez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Punua FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Gilberto Urbez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fidel Maxin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Dalmacio Admon made a kick off. Dalmacio Admon received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Gabriel Cordarrol came out and tried to block the shot, but Dalmacio Admon slotted it home off the left post making it 0-1 in the 52nd minute. Dalmacio Admon received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Gabriel Cordarrol came out and tried to block the shot, but Dalmacio Admon slotted it home off the left post making it 0-2 in the 56th minute. 62 minutes into the match, Isidro Cheche had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gabriel Cordarrol. Punua FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Isidro Cheche was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Benedicto Abarca received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Fidel Maxin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Dalmacio Admon came up free with the goalie in the 73rd minute, the Horcones 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 Dalmacio Admon couldn't finish the play. Gaston Fraco hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. 89 minutes into the game, Eugenio Satordi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Horcones FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Punua FC the free kick. After 89 played minutes Horcones FC got a freekick which was hit by Eugenio Satordi. After 92 played minutes Punua FC got a freekick which was hit by Erubiel Bernabel. The Punua FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Horcones FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Horcones FC.