League Play-Off

Estadio Lehmann
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Zeledon Solustiano started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 12 minutes into the match, PLOESTI AFC's Astor Ubelteso sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Iker Jakes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 15 minutes into the game, Zeledon Obano recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ernesto Francesco. Zeledon Obano showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Zeledon Obano's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ernesto Francesco read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. After having played for 25 minutes, Aaron Gagriel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lehmann's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aaron Gagriel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Zeledon Solustiano hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. Nicolas Polentzi struck a weak shot in the 31st minute. Ernesto Francesco didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lehmann. In the 32nd minute, Zeledon Obano fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Astor Ubelteso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Iker Jakes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Lehmann's zone, Zeledon Solustiano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Iker Jakes came out of the goal and Zeledon Solustiano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 39thth minute of the game Zeledon Solustiano who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Lehmann's Iker Jakes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Zeledon Solustiano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iker Jakes having to interfere. In the 45th match minute, Lehmann was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Santiago Sidro to maneuver through the defense. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Zeledon Obano to make the kick off. A collision led to PLOESTI AFC getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Urbano Seber hit a great ball. PLOESTI AFC's Astor Ubelteso got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nicolas Polentzi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ernesto Francesco having to interfere. Astor Ubeltesos short, quick shot in the 60thth minute got Iker Jakes to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Astor Ubelteso 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. Blas Lalla's late challenge caught a PLOESTI AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Blas Lalla helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of PLOESTI AFC booed when Lehmann was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Blas Lalla didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Zeledon Solustiano managed to get in a good position for a shot. PLOESTI AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Zeledon Solustiano was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Iker Jakes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Astor Ubelteso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Iker Jakes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zeledon Solustiano in the 75th minute of play. PLOESTI AFC were awarded a corner in the 77th minute after Lehmann's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Alejo Liberto took the corner. The corner ended in Alejo Liberto almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Lehmann's Iker Jakes did a great save. Ernesto Francesco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicolas Polentzi in the 78th minute of play. Zeledon Solustiano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Iker Jakes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 81 played minutes Lehmann got a freekick which was hit by Santiago Sidro. Nicolas Polentzi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Ernesto Francesco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 93rd minute, Urbano Seber hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lehmann's Aaron Gagriel was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Ernesto Francesco in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Lehmann's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.