League Play-Off

Almona
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Osvaldo Fernado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dario Cresconio in the 4th minute of play. Edgard Sustrai might have been able to make a better finish in the 5th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Silvestre Arnau. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Edgard Sustrai ran back to his position shaking his head. If Edgard Sustrai had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Torres FC's goalkeeper Silvestre Arnau, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Tomas Quinton charged in rather forcefully in the 17th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tomas Quinton the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 17 played minutes Almona AFC got a freekick which was hit by Tomas Quinton. Edgard Sustrai's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 20thth minute, Silvestre Arnau skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Edgard Sustrai sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 24 played minutes Almona AFC got a freekick which was hit by Edgard Sustrai. After a rather tough play, Almona AFC's Tomas Quinton got a free kick in the 27th minute. After having played for 33 minutes, Braulio Roderigo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Torres FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Braulio Roderigo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 38th minute, Tadeo Heli 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. Marcos Terciero charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marcos Terciero the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ariel Nafarroa walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Osvaldo Fernado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dario Cresconio in the 48th minute of play. 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Samuel Gimenez stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Braulio Roderigo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Osvaldo Fernado made a huge save. If Samuel Gimenez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Silvestre Arnau made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomas Quinton in the 58th minute of play. Samuel Gimenez 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. Edgard Sustrai sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Almona AFC's Edgard Sustrai got a good chance for a goal in the 70th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Samuel Gimenez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Samuel Gimenez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 82nd minute, Braulio Roderigo 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. If Samuel Gimenez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Silvestre Arnau showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgard Sustrai, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Julian Buinton's late challenge caught a Torres FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Julian Buinton helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Almona AFC getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Julian Buinton hit a great ball. After 90 played minutes Almona AFC got a freekick which was hit by Tadeo Heli. 92 minutes into the match, Torres FC's Dario Cresconio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Osvaldo Fernado narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 94 minutes into the game, Almona AFC's Tadeo Heli nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Silvestre Arnau made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Braulio Roderigo during the 97th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 98th minute, Braulio Roderigo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. There was no doubt that Almona AFC were the better team. Almona AFC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.