League Play-Off

Mendiolaza
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Celedonio Macias took the kick off in the first half of the match. Tomas Madaleno showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Celedonio Macias in the 3rd minute of the match. Tomas Madaleno showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicanor Galo, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. When Arcadia's Celedonio Macias in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mendiolaza FC's goalie prevented a goal. Melchor Perico made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eusebio Birjaio in the 12th minute of play. Melchor Perico made a fantastic save in the 13th minute, when Uriel Darien sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Celedonio Macias in the 17th minute of play forced Mendiolaza FC's goalkeeper Tomas Madaleno to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Uriel Darien had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Eusebio Birjaio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Celedonio Macias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tomas Madaleno having to interfere. 30 minutes into the match, Arcadia's goal looked a bit too open when Eusebio Birjaio came free, but Melchor Perico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Melchor Perico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eusebio Birjaio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 38 minutes into the match, Arcadia's goal looked a bit too open when Eusebio Birjaio came free, but Melchor Perico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Melchor Perico showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eusebio Birjaio in the 41st minute of the match. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Arcadia's goalkeeper Melchor Perico, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Nicasio Emeterio kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Eusebio Birjaio stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Apolo Justin in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Melchor Perico prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Celedonio Macias in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tomas Madaleno saved Mendiolaza FC from getting behind. Tomas Madaleno made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Severiano Arixo sent off a good shot on target. Celedonio Macias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Severiano Arixo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Tomas Madaleno made a huge save. Celedonio Macias could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Tomas Madaleno made a huge save. The supporters of Mendiolaza FC booed when Arcadia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Braulio Urbasa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Melchor Perico showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uriel Darien, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. Silvestre Walme charged in rather forcefully in the 97th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Silvestre Walme the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Arcadia's Silvestre Walme got a free kick in the 97th minute. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.