League Play-Off

Labougle
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Felix Reynardo made the kick off which started today's match. Paulo Mendiko hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. In the 5th minute Labougle AFC were awarded a corner. Robustiano Bikendi went to the cornerflag to take it. 9 minutes into the match, Labougle AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Honorio Birjaio came free, but Leonides Etxatxu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leonides Etxatxu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Honorio Birjaio's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. When Paulo Mendiko fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cienaguita FC's protests and gave Paulo Mendiko a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Labougle AFC booed when Cienaguita FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulo Mendiko didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Cienaguita FC's zone, Sixto Bernad stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Prospero Llin came out of the goal and Sixto Bernad tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 24th minute, Bartolo Quinten had to leave the field with a concussion. After 24 minutes, Simon Vellito mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Labougle AFC and the Cienaguita FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Cienaguita FC booed when Labougle AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Simon Vellito didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Honorio Birjaio in the 29th minute of play forced Labougle AFC's goalkeeper Leonides Etxatxu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Paulo Mendiko in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Leonides Etxatxu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 33 minutes into the match, Labougle AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Honorio Birjaio came free, but Leonides Etxatxu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joel Arias's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Prospero Llin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Labougle AFC's zone, Honorio Birjaio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Leonides Etxatxu came out of the goal and Honorio Birjaio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Cienaguita FC getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Victoriano Nel hit a great ball. Prospero Llin acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 44th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Robustiano Bikendi. Sixto Bernad fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Prospero Llin having to interfere. Joel Arias was extremely unlucky when he, in the 48th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Sixto Bernad made the kick off in the second half. After some careless play in the Cienaguita FC defense, Sixto Bernad kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Prospero Llin. The Cienaguita FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Prospero Llin should have stopped the shot. After having played for 60 minutes, Baldomiro Petri managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Labougle AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Baldomiro Petri was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Joel Arias received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Prospero Llin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Honorio Birjaio 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. Baldomiro Petri kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Prospero Llin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Arias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the Cienaguita FC defense, Sixto Bernad kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Prospero Llin. The Cienaguita FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Prospero Llin should have stopped the shot. Joel Arias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joel Arias in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Prospero Llin saved Cienaguita FC from getting behind. With a little luck, Labougle AFC's Leonides Etxatxu got control of the ball when Honorio Birjaio tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 89th minute, Honorio Birjaio ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Leonides Etxatxu was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. In the 92nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Labougle AFC's goalkeeper Leonides Etxatxu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 93 minutes into the match, Cienaguita FC's goal looked a bit too open when Sixto Bernad came free, but Prospero Llin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. There was no doubt that Labougle AFC were the better team. Labougle AFC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.