League Play-Off

Panquena
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Erubiel Florin made the kick off which started today's match. Angelo Sazon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hector Sein in the 4th minute of the match. Erubiel Florin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Agustin Estebe having to interfere. Erubiel Florin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Agustin Estebe read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Tacuaruzú FC's zone, Anselmo Giraldo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Agustin Estebe came out of the goal and Anselmo Giraldo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Panquena FC fans' excitement grew in the 18th match minute when Panquena FC's Anselmo Giraldo looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Anselmo Giraldo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Agustin Estebe having to interfere. Tacuaruzú FC's Hector Sein got a good chance for a goal in the 28th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Leonel Lando hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. 31 minutes into the match, Panquena FC's goal looked a bit too open when Hector Sein came free, but Angelo Sazon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 35th minute of the match Hector Boni sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Angelo Sazon skillfully saved the ball. Anselmo Giraldo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Tacuaruzú FC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Antonio Paublo hit a great ball. Anselmo Giraldo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 49th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Hector Sein to strike the kick off in the second half. 59 minutes into the match, Panquena FC's goalkeeper Angelo Sazon had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Donato Hustaz. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erubiel Florin in the 69th minute of play forced Tacuaruzú FC's goalkeeper Agustin Estebe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Hector Sein had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Urbano Tonio during the 71st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Tacuaruzú FC booed when Panquena FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Urbano Tonio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anselmo Giraldo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Omar Balendin charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Omar Balendin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Omar Balendin hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Erubiel Florin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Panquena FC's Anselmo Giraldo in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tacuaruzú FC's goalie prevented a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Donato Hustaz got free with Angelo Sazon in the 84th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Donato Hustaz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Angelo Sazon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hector Sein in the 90th minute of the match.