League Play-Off

Estadio Ninalquín
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jeremias Matthew kicked off to start the match. Basilio Viator made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Danilo Tajo in the 10th minute of play. Ninalquín AFC's Basilio Viator played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jeremias Matthew in the 11th minute of play. Astor Petrigai kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. After recieving a nice pass, Arbolito FC's Simon Aznaro tried to score from far away in the 14th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Raimundo Madaleno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of Ninalquín AFC booed when Arbolito FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Danilo Tajo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 20 minutes into the match, Ninalquín AFC's Osvaldo Vasco broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 23rd minute, Antonio Dimas got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Raimundo Madaleno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 32nd match minute, Arbolito FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danilo Tajo to maneuver through the defense. Leopoldo Cordarrol recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 37 played minutes Ninalquín AFC got a freekick which was hit by Rodolfo Oskarbi. In the 40th minute, Astor Petrigai got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Jeremias Matthew sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Antonio Dimas was the one to do the kick off. Raimundo Madaleno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Danilo Tajo's late challenge caught a Ninalquín AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Danilo Tajo helped the player get up and apologised. Danilo Tajo kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 64th minute, Raimundo Madaleno managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ninalquín AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Raimundo Madaleno was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Paulino Walme breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Leopoldo Cordarrol didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 0-1 via right post in the game's 66th minute. Arbolito FC's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! Antonio Dimas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Arbolito FC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Romulo Bertran hit a great ball. Paulino Walme showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raimundo Madaleno, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Leopoldo Cordarrol 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. Raimundo Madaleno received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Paulino Walme tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 86th minute, Antonio Dimas left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ninalquín AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Jeremias Matthew received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Basilio Viator tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Basilio Viator showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeremias Matthew, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.