League Play-Off

Estadio Zapiola
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rene Raitin in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jesus Pirro saved Zapiola from getting behind. Marco Playo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 5th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Jesus Pirro. Zapiola's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Jesus Pirro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rene Raitin in the 7th minute of the match. Rene Raitin scored 0-1 in the 8th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jesus Pirro, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Paulino Richie managed to get in a good position for a shot. Atahona AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Paulino Richie was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jesus Pirro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 17 minutes into the game, Serafin Tristan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Atahona AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zapiola the free kick. 16 minutes into the game, one of Atahona AFC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Leonardo Benat walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. The supporters of Atahona AFC booed when Zapiola was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Igor Abad didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 22nd minute, Rigoberto Guillelmus hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 27 minutes into the match, Zapiola's goal looked a bit too open when Paulino Richie came free, but Jesus Pirro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 30 minutes into the match, Zapiola's goal looked a bit too open when Paulino Richie came free, but Jesus Pirro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 37 minutes into the game, Joaquin Endura was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Atahona AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zapiola the free kick. After 37 played minutes Atahona AFC got a freekick which was hit by Joaquin Endura. Paulino Richie struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Jesus Pirro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Atahona AFC. Cristian Miliano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luis Matteo having to interfere. Luis Matteo didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Paulino Arlo went, in the 46th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cristian Miliano made a kick off. 57 minutes into the game, Cristian Miliano cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Luis Matteo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Jesus Pirro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rene Raitin, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Paulino Richies short, quick shot in the 68thth minute got Jesus Pirro to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When Atahona AFC's Rene Raitin in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zapiola's goalie prevented a goal. Rene Raitin 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. A collision led to Zapiola getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Rigoberto Guillelmus hit a great ball. Rene Raitin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Jesus Pirro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Joaquin Endura was shown his second yellow card after 81 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Joaquin Endura hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. If Cristian Miliano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jesus Pirro made a fantastic save in the 93rd minute, when Paulino Richie sent off a good shot on target.