League Play-Off

Durazno
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Gaspar Erruki started the match with the kick off. After having played for 2 minutes, Hernan Bertran managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Choya AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hernan Bertran was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gaspar Erruki during the 6th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Durazno FC getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Gaspar Erruki hit a great ball. Gaspar Erruki sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristo Illart showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hernan Bertran, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Silvestre Pinto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the match had gone on for 22 minutes, Hernan Bertran put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Cristo Illart. Hernan Bertran charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hernan Bertran the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Durazno FC booed when Choya AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hernan Bertran didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Durazno FC's Sixto Godoy slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Alejandro Mambru. That made the score 1-1 after 30 minutes of play. 34 minutes into the match, Choya AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Gaspar Erruki came free, but Alejandro Mambru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 36thth minute of the game Gaspar Erruki who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Choya AFC's Alejandro Mambru was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 38 minutes into the match, Choya AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Gaspar Erruki came free, but Alejandro Mambru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Gaspar Erruki had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ignacio Urtun kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. 44 minutes into the match, Choya AFC's goalkeeper Alejandro Mambru had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Silvestre Pinto. Alejandro Mambru showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gaspar Erruki in the 46th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Anacleto Iraunkor struck a weak shot in the 52nd minute. Cristo Illart didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Choya AFC. Honorio Furman's late challenge caught a Choya AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Honorio Furman helped the player get up and apologised. After 53 played minutes Durazno FC got a freekick which was hit by Honorio Furman. Choya AFC's Hernan Bertran got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 56 minutes into the match, Choya AFC's Hernan Bertran sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Cristo Illart narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Alejandro Mambru took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gaspar Erruki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 68 minutes, Silvestre Pinto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Durazno FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Silvestre Pinto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Hernan Bertran received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Cristo Illart tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Silvestre Pinto recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Saul Chago kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Choya AFC's Alejandro Mambru played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Silvestre Pinto in the 78th minute of play. Alejandro Mambru took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silvestre Pinto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gaspar Erruki sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 86 minutes into the match, Choya AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Gaspar Erruki came free, but Alejandro Mambru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hernan Bertran struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Cristo Illart didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Choya AFC. Alejandro Mambru made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaspar Erruki in the 91st minute of play. Anacleto Iraunkor received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Cristo Illart tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Anacleto Iraunkor did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-3 to the left of a surprised Cristo Illart 95 minutes into the match. Choya AFC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.