League Play-Off

Bonifacio
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Filomeno Matia kicked off to start the match. In the 6th minute, Filomeno Matia ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Cristo Rufio was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Manuel Koldobika made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gregorio Perutxo in the 9th minute. Ricardo Librado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ricardo Librado recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Gregorio Perutxo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Manuel Koldobika having to interfere. Cristo Rufio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filomeno Matia in the 18th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Landetta AFC's Luciano Matei got a free kick in the 28th minute. 29 minutes into the game, Ricardo Librado recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Manuel Koldobika. Ricardo Librado showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Ricardo Librado's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manuel Koldobika read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 32nd minute of play. Ricardo Librado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Manuel Koldobika tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 40 minutes into the match, Landetta AFC's goalkeeper Manuel Koldobika had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gregorio Perutxo. Cristo Rufio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filomeno Matia in the 46th minute of play. Manuel Koldobika showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elvio Poz in the 48th minute of the match.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ricardo Librado made a kick off. After 52 minutes of play, Bonifacio FC's Ricardo Librado made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Manuel Koldobika was left in no man's land by his defense there! Moises Poz struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Cristo Rufio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Landetta AFC. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Luciano Matei during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Bonifacio FC booed when Landetta AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luciano Matei didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ricardo Librado in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Manuel Koldobika saved Landetta AFC from getting behind. Gregorio Perutxo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Manuel Koldobika having to interfere. In the 75th minute Gregorio Perutxo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manuel Koldobika saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gregorio Perutxo took the ball and in the 77 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Manuel Koldobika. Manuel Koldobika dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. Manuel Koldobika showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ricardo Librado in the 85th minute of the match. Gregorio Perutxo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Manuel Koldobika tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 88th match minute, Landetta AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luciano Matei to maneuver through the defense. Filomeno Matia blasted a shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Cristo Rufio having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ricardo Librado in the 95th minute of play forced Landetta AFC's goalkeeper Manuel Koldobika to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 97th minute of the match, Moises Poz got a very nice opportunity to score, but Cristo Rufio was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. For all the effort they put into the match, the Landetta AFC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Bonifacio FC.