League Play-Off

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Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ciriaco Jakobe got the match started through his kick off. Angelino Iban recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jeronimo Asteri stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ciriaco Jakobe's shot from short distance in the 12th minute. Americo Gabirel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tadeo Cordarryl, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Americo Gabirel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Esquipula, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Angelino Iban struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Jeronimo Asteri didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for El Gallito de Moron. 33 minutes into the match, Hornillos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ciriaco Jakobe came free, but Jeronimo Asteri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Hornillos FC's zone, Horacio Lorencio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jeronimo Asteri came out of the goal and Horacio Lorencio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ciriaco Jakobe fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jeronimo Asteri having to interfere. If Angelino Iban had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Hornillos FC's zone, Ciriaco Jakobe stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jeronimo Asteri came out of the goal and Ciriaco Jakobe tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Angelino Iban fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jeronimo Asteri having to interfere. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tadeo Cordarryl to make the kick off. After 51 played minutes El Gallito de Moron got a freekick which was hit by Generoso Abajas. Ciriaco Jakobe's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jeronimo Asteri read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 60th minute of play. Angelino Iban sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 68 minutes into the match, Hornillos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ciriaco Jakobe came free, but Jeronimo Asteri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jeronimo Asteri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ciriaco Jakobe in the 72nd minute of play. 73 minutes into the match, Hornillos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Angelino Iban came free, but Jeronimo Asteri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jeronimo Asteri came out of the goal in the 77th minute to try and stop a shot by El Gallito de Moron's Ciriaco Jakobe. But to his dismay, Ciriaco Jakobe quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. When Maximo Valente fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored El Gallito de Moron's protests and gave Maximo Valente a yellow card for diving instead. Maximo Valente hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. After 85 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Hornillos FC! In the 92nd minute, Daniel Esquipula left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Hornillos FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. El Gallito de Moron fully deserved thier win.