League Play-Off

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Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Brandon Futbol Club's Federico Frichoso started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Damian Abad sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Lucio Gabino came up free with the goalie in the 8th minute, the CF La Plata 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 Lucio Gabino couldn't finish the play. If Damian Abad had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Agustin Estevon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Cristo Luke tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Federico Frichoso received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Isaac Dimas came out and tried to block the shot, but Federico Frichoso slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 25th minute. A collision led to Brandon Futbol Club getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Zeledon Urtun hit a great ball. Damian Abad received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Isaac Dimas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Damian Abad fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isaac Dimas having to interfere. In the 38th match minute, CF La Plata was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Segundo Etor to maneuver through the defense. 42 minutes into the match, CF La Plata's goalkeeper Isaac Dimas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Damian Abad. Cristo Luke showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucio Gabino, who was totally free with the ball in the 49th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Lucio Gabino made a kick off. Isaac Dimas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Damian Abad in the 54th minute of play. In the 55th minute, Venancio Bastiaro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristo Luke made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucio Gabino in the 58th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lucio Gabino in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristo Luke prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Agustin Estevon struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Cristo Luke didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CF La Plata. Damian Abad fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isaac Dimas having to interfere. Cristo Luke showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucio Gabino, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. In the 71st minute, Candido Pitin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lucio Gabino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 75 in the game by Agustin Estevon from a close distance when the talented Cristo Luke managed to make a qualified save. Brandon Futbol Club's players were relieved. Lucio Gabino recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Agustin Estevon got free with Cristo Luke in the 77th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Brandon Futbol Club's Cristo Luke played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucio Gabino in the 79th minute of play. Damian Abad fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isaac Dimas having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Federico Frichoso managed to get in a good position for a shot. Brandon Futbol Club's supporters rose to their feet, but Federico Frichoso was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Isaac Dimas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 90 played minutes Brandon Futbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Remigio Hulberto. Cristo Luke showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucio Gabino in the 95th minute of the match. Brandon Futbol Club's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.