League Play-Off

Chorro
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Isidro Pancho took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 12th minute Amado Tono shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eusebio Firmin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 13th minute Amado Tono shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eusebio Firmin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alfredo Roldan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidro Pancho in the 15th minute of play. Enzo Seme blasted a shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Eusebio Firmin having to make a save. Atilano Eguntsenti kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Amado Tono struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Eusebio Firmin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Clorinda. Guaberto Franco's late challenge caught a Chorro's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Guaberto Franco helped the player get up and apologised. After 30 minutes, Amado Tono mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Clorinda and the Chorro players grew even worse after the yellow card. Amado Tono kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. After having played for 32 minutes, Enzo Seme managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Clorinda's supporters crossed their fingers, but Enzo Seme was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Enzo Seme in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Eusebio Firmin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a little luck, Clorinda's Alfredo Roldan got control of the ball when Francisco Amaya tried to sneak it across the goal line. After having played for 45 minutes, Amado Tono managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Clorinda's supporters crossed their fingers, but Amado Tono was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Amado Tono made a kick off. Guaberto Franco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Eusebio Firmin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Clorinda's Enzo Seme got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Francisco Amaya recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Francisco Amaya took the ball and in the 59 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alfredo Roldan. Alfredo Roldan dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Atilano Eguntsenti kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amado Tono in the 77th minute of play forced Chorro's goalkeeper Eusebio Firmin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Clorinda's Carlos Nastasio suffered a sore thigh after 81 minutes and couldn't finish the game. The supporters of Clorinda booed when Chorro was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francisco Amaya didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alfredo Roldan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francisco Amaya in the 87th minute of play. Alfredo Roldan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francisco Amaya in the 96th minute of the match. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Clorinda players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.