League Play-Off

Estadio Rincón
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ivan Mel made the kick off which started today's match. Roman Urdaspal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nestor Manny, who was totally free with the ball in the 2nd minute. Marcos Caradaro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Romeo Eli having to make a save. Alejandro Sotero charged in rather forcefully in the 8th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alejandro Sotero the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Crazymouth booed when Rincón AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alejandro Sotero didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Rincón AFC's Marcos Caradaro slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Romeo Eli. That made the score 1-0 after 10 minutes of play. Teodosio Millano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Roman Urdaspal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 21st match minute, Crazymouth was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Denis Hitz to maneuver through the defense. Ivan Mel received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Romeo Eli came out and tried to block the shot, but Ivan Mel slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 24th minute. An unexpected shot in the 28th minute by Marcos Caradaro got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Marcos Caradaro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Romeo Eli made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Rincón AFC's zone, Denis Hitz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roman Urdaspal came out of the goal and Denis Hitz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Rincón AFC getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Paolo Cordeara hit a great ball. Gonzalo Paz's late challenge caught a Crazymouth's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gonzalo Paz helped the player get up and apologised. After 46 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Rincón AFC! The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rosendo Emeterio to make the kick off. When Rincón AFC's Marcos Caradaro in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Crazymouth's goalie prevented a goal. In the 56th match minute, Crazymouth was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Denis Hitz to maneuver through the defense. Maximo Casado, 57 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. If Teodosio Millano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rincón AFC's Roman Urdaspal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rosendo Emeterio in the 67th minute of play. Romeo Eli showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ivan Mel in the 71st minute of the match. Roman Urdaspal was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Marcelino Vermudo. Teodosio Millano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Roman Urdaspal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rincón AFC's Roman Urdaspal proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to save Rincón AFC from getting a goal against them. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Rosendo Emeterio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Crazymouth's supporters rose to their feet, but Rosendo Emeterio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Roman Urdaspal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 92 minutes into the game, Paolo Cordeara was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rincón AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Crazymouth the free kick. After 92 played minutes Rincón AFC got a freekick which was hit by Paolo Cordeara. Teodosio Millano struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Roman Urdaspal didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Crazymouth. Rincón AFC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Crazymouth for a fine match.