League Play-Off

El Patio de Román
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Victor Leobardo kicked off to start the match. If Ariel Baldovino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Delmiro Omero's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Santos Jon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. Santos Jon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leo Favila in the 13th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Victor Leobardo got free with Godfredo Aguirre in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leo Favila in the 19th minute of play forced La Romaneta's goalkeeper Santos Jon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 19 played minutes La Romaneta got a freekick which was hit by Benicio Havier. Santos Jon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Delmiro Omero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, FUTSAB's Godfredo Aguirre got control of the ball when Victor Leobardo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Everardo Velasco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Victor Leobardo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Godfredo Aguirre having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Martin Rosario during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, FUTSAB's Martin Rosario got a free kick in the 40th minute. Victor Leobardo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leo Favila in the 45th minute of play forced La Romaneta's goalkeeper Santos Jon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Santos Jon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Martin Rosario in the 46th minute of the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Leo Favila to make the kick off. After 53 played minutes FUTSAB got a freekick which was hit by Ubaldo Osmundo. When Feliciano Quentin fell near the penalty area in the 58th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored La Romaneta's protests and gave Feliciano Quentin a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of FUTSAB booed when La Romaneta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Feliciano Quentin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Santos Jon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leo Favila in the 59th minute of play. Godfredo Aguirre showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Everardo Velasco in the 61st minute of the match. With a little luck, La Romaneta's Santos Jon got control of the ball when Delmiro Omero tried to sneak it across the goal line. Leo Favila recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Victor Leobardo managed to get in a good position for a shot. La Romaneta's supporters rose to their feet, but Victor Leobardo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Godfredo Aguirre breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 74th minute, Victor Leobardo made a precise shot to the right of Godfredo Aguirre. FUTSAB's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Santos Jon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Delmiro Omero in the 79th minute. Everardo Velasco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Godfredo Aguirre tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to FUTSAB getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Delmiro Omero hit a great ball. In the 90th minute, Leo Favila left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FUTSAB fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. If Benicio Havier had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. La Romaneta were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.