League Play-Off

Rancul
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Rogelio Thomas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 5 minutes into the match, Bowen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rogelio Thomas came free, but Nereo Quiroga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Esteban Ruy blasted a shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Luciano Ibon having to make a save. Anier Mendez's late challenge caught a Rancul FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Anier Mendez helped the player get up and apologised. In the 13th match minute, Bowen FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anier Mendez to maneuver through the defense. Guillermo Eliazar, 14 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Laureano Uzuri's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 16thth minute, Nereo Quiroga skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Luciano Ibon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Esteban Ruy in the 20th minute of the match. Ermegildo Aires hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. In the 23rd minute of the match Genaro Eneas sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Luciano Ibon skillfully saved the ball. After a rather tough play, Bowen FC's Alejandro Oliverio got a free kick in the 25th minute. After some careless play in the Bowen FC defense, Laureano Uzuri kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Nereo Quiroga. The Bowen FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Nereo Quiroga should have stopped the shot. Alejandro Oliverio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Luciano Ibon having to make a save. A collision led to Rancul FC getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Blas Eate hit a great ball. Luciano Ibon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Esteban Ruy in the 36th minute of play. 39 minutes into the match, Bowen FC's Esteban Ruy sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Luciano Ibon narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After some careless play in the Rancul FC defense, Esteban Ruy kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Luciano Ibon. The Rancul FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Luciano Ibon should have stopped the shot. Esteban Ruy recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rogelio Thomas made a kick off. Rogelio Thomas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nereo Quiroga having to interfere. Rogelio Thomas struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Nereo Quiroga didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rancul FC. Luciano Ibon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alejandro Oliverio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Esteban Ruy blasted a shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Luciano Ibon having to make a save. Wilfredo Chaime could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Luciano Ibon made a huge save. Alejandro Oliverio was extremely unlucky when he, in the 83rd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Nereo Quiroga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Laureano Uzuri in the 85th minute of the match. If Laureano Uzuri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Laureano Uzuri managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rancul FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Laureano Uzuri was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nereo Quiroga breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rancul FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Bowen FC for a fine match.