League Play-Off

J.C. Milonga Heredia
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Eleuterio Orlo kicked off to start the match. Rosendo Dino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eleuterio Orlo in the 7th minute of play. Salvador Bikendi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ramiro Argi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eleuterio Orlo struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Rosendo Dino didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Joker F.C. Arturo Elivareo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Salvador Bikendi having to interfere. 19 minutes into the game, Arturo Elivareo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Salvador Bikendi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 21st minute, Samuel Ioritz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eleuterio Orlo in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rosendo Dino saved Irigoyen FC from getting behind. Manuel Cordara hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Arturo Elivareo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Salvador Bikendi having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eleuterio Orlo in the 29th minute of play forced Irigoyen FC's goalkeeper Rosendo Dino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ramiro Argi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 38 minutes into the game, Joker F.C's Eleuterio Orlo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rosendo Dino made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Salvador Bikendi made a fantastic save in the 44th minute, when Arturo Elivareo sent off a good shot on target. Irigoyen FC's Rosendo Dino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eleuterio Orlo in the 46th minute of play. Hilario Romildo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ramiro Argi to make the kick off. Salvador Bikendi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arturo Elivareo in the 57th minute of play. Eleuterio Orlo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rosendo Dino having to interfere. When Eustaquio Herrera fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Joker F.C's protests and gave Eustaquio Herrera a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Joker F.C getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Eustaquio Herrera hit a great ball. 66 minutes into the match, Joker F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Arturo Elivareo came free, but Salvador Bikendi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Irigoyen FC's zone, Eleuterio Orlo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rosendo Dino came out of the goal and Eleuterio Orlo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Armando Cefero kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Hilario Romildo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Rosendo Dino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Leon Laffitte charged in rather forcefully in the 86th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Leon Laffitte the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Irigoyen FC booed when Joker F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leon Laffitte didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ramiro Argi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Salvador Bikendi having to make a save. After having played for 91 minutes, Eustaquio Herrera managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Joker F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eustaquio Herrera was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Rolando Loiola kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 94th minute, Samuel Ioritz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Eleuterio Orlo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Irigoyen FC's Rosendo Dino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leon Laffitte in the 98th minute of play. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.