League Play-Off

Oliva
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ricardo Gumaro got the match started through his kick off. Eusebio Rudolfo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ricardo Gumaro, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Maximo Alfonso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 6th minute. Eusebio Rudolfo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Eusebio Rudolfo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ricardo Gumaro's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. After some careless play in the River Plate B defense, Ricardo Gumaro kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Eusebio Rudolfo. The River Plate B fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Eusebio Rudolfo should have stopped the shot. If Ricardo Gumaro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Everardo Confesor recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, River Plate B's Emiliano Gudesteo got a free kick in the 26th minute. In the 28th minute, Ricardo Gumaro fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Eulalio Isaio managed to get in a good position for a shot. River Plate B's supporters rose to their feet, but Eulalio Isaio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Americo Locaio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Americo Locaio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonel Avellaneda in the 34th minute of the match. Maximo Alfonso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 39th match minute, River Plate B was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emiliano Gudesteo to maneuver through the defense. Maximo Alfonso might have been able to make a better finish in the 47th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Eusebio Rudolfo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Maximo Alfonso ran back to his position shaking his head. Ricardo Gumaro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Eusebio Rudolfo having to make a save. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

54 minutes into the match, Maximo Alfonso had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Eusebio Rudolfo. River Plate B's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Maximo Alfonso was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. If Maximo Alfonso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ricardo Gumaro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Eusebio Rudolfo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in River Plate B's zone, Ricardo Gumaro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eusebio Rudolfo came out of the goal and Ricardo Gumaro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Eulalio Isaio charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eulalio Isaio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 65 played minutes River Plate B got a freekick which was hit by Eulalio Isaio. Eusebio Rudolfo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maximo Alfonso in the 69th minute of the match. In the 78th match minute, River Plate B was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonel Avellaneda to maneuver through the defense. Gervasio Unax, 78 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Ricardo Gumaro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Eusebio Rudolfo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Abel Lando fell near the penalty area in the 96th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Luxury FC's protests and gave Abel Lando a yellow card for diving instead. In the 96th match minute, Luxury FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abel Lando to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Luxury FC had won after a very even match.