League Play-Off

Estadio Antiuyo
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Federico Argenis kicked off to start the match. Paolo Orlondon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Antiuyo FC's goalkeeper Americo Hotz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Gnecco's Gilberto Udalaitz got a free kick in the 10th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Hermengildo Loco managed to get in a good position for a shot. Antiuyo FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Hermengildo Loco was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emilio Tano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Pedro Tximitx fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Americo Hotz having to interfere. In the 21st minute, Hermengildo Loco fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Emilio Tano, passed just outside the right post. 23 minutes into the match, Gnecco's goal looked a bit too open when Federico Argenis came free, but Emilio Tano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedro Tximitx received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Americo Hotz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 33 played minutes Antiuyo FC got a freekick which was hit by Ceferino Nazario. Hermengildo Loco who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 36thth minute tested the skills of Emilio Tano when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When Teodoro Milio fell near the penalty area in the 37th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gnecco's protests and gave Teodoro Milio a yellow card for diving instead. Teodoro Milio hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. 38 minutes into the game, Hermengildo Loco recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Emilio Tano. Hermengildo Loco showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Gnecco's Teodoro Milio got his second yellow card of the match in the 42nd minute. The referee ordered Teodoro Milio off the ground. Teodoro Milio hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. After recieving a nice pass, Antiuyo FC's Hugo Raymon tried to score from far away in the 44th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Paolo Orlondon to make the kick off. Paolo Orlondon succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-1 in the 52nd playminute. The supporters of Antiuyo FC booed when Gnecco was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gilberto Udalaitz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Emilio Tano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Federico Argenis in the 57th minute of the match. Paolo Orlondon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Americo Hotz having to interfere. When Baldomiro Bieito came up free with the goalie in the 64th minute, the Gnecco fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Baldomiro Bieito couldn't finish the play. Paolo Orlondon could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 67th minute of the match, but Americo Hotz made a huge save. When Federico Argenis fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Antiuyo FC's protests and gave Federico Argenis a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Antiuyo FC's Federico Argenis got a free kick in the 71st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Federico Argenis in the 78th minute of play forced Gnecco's goalkeeper Emilio Tano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Americo Hotz came out of the goal in the 83rd minute to try and stop a shot by Gnecco's Paolo Orlondon. But to his dismay, Paolo Orlondon quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. Hermengildo Loco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Hermengildo Loco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Emilio Tano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hermengildo Loco struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Emilio Tano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Antiuyo FC. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Gnecco had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.