League Play-Off

Anzulón
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hermengildo Elia made the kick off which started today's match. Maximiliano Havier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 10th minute Maximiliano Havier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Amador Gabon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 15th minute Hermengildo Elia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Augusto Tano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 20th match minute, Palomar FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Francisco Fernandes to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Mario Telmo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Travesía AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Mario Telmo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Augusto Tano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Mario Telmo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 25th minute, Mario Telmo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Palomar FC's Augusto Tano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hermengildo Elia in the 27th minute of play. In the 29th minute, one of Travesía AFC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Travesía AFC. Gualterio Jago shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. The long shot by Cesar Urtun in the 32nd minute really tested Amador Gabon's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 33 minutes into the game, Travesía AFC's Mario Telmo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Augusto Tano made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Augusto Tano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mario Telmo in the 41st minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Palomar FC's zone, Nunez Cordareo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Augusto Tano came out of the goal and Nunez Cordareo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Maximiliano Havier stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Palomar FC's Benicio Hitz got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Benicio Hitz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Maximiliano Havier in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Amador Gabon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Benicio Hitz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Amador Gabon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Benicio Hitz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Palomar FC booed when Travesía AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Feliu didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Palomar FC's Maximiliano Havier in 80 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Amador Gabon guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. If Maximiliano Havier had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 91 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Travesía AFC! Gualterio Jago placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Maximiliano Havier sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Travesía AFC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.