League Play-Off

Collagasta
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hilario Emmanuel made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of Saujil FC booed when Collagasta FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pablo Eladio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Denis Alvarez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Atilano Elia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hilario Emmanuel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Silvestre Abreu hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. Luciano Raymond scored 0-1 in the 18th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Daniel Mannie, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Daniel Mannie made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luciano Raymond in the 22nd minute of play. 25 minutes into the game, Luciano Raymond cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Daniel Mannie was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luciano Raymond in the 33rd minute of play forced Collagasta FC's goalkeeper Daniel Mannie to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Silvestre Abreu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Daniel Mannie tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 36 minutes into the game, Artemio Javiero was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Collagasta FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Saujil FC the free kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Atilano Elia in the 39th minute of play forced Saujil FC's goalkeeper Denis Alvarez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 39th match minute, Saujil FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jeremias Elija to maneuver through the defense. 45 minutes into the game, Atilano Elia recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Denis Alvarez. Atilano Elia showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Atilano Elia to strike the kick off in the second half. Through an outstanding action, after 54 minutes, Daniel Mannie successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 60 minutes into the game, Manuel Txaran was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Collagasta FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Saujil FC the free kick. After 60 played minutes Collagasta FC got a freekick which was hit by Manuel Txaran. A hard shot 64 in the game by Luciano Raymond from a close distance when the talented Daniel Mannie managed to make a qualified save. Collagasta FC's players were relieved. Luciano Raymond's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 68thth minute, Daniel Mannie skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 69 minutes in the game, Luciano Raymond fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Daniel Mannie having to interfere. Rafael Tulio 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. After a rather tough play, Saujil FC's Abelardo Florian got a free kick in the 73rd minute. Collagasta FC's Atilano Elia got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Rafael Tulio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Collagasta FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rafael Tulio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Denis Alvarez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Saujil FC's Denis Alvarez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Atilano Elia in the 83rd minute of play. After 84 minutes of play Saujil FC's Jeremias Elija was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After 85 played minutes Saujil FC got a freekick which was hit by Jeremias Elija. 87 minutes into the match, Saujil FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rafael Tulio came free, but Denis Alvarez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Collagasta FC's Daniel Mannie proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 90th minute of the match, managed to save Collagasta FC from getting a goal against them. Atilano Elia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Collagasta FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Saujil FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Saujil FC.