League Play-Off

Ricardo E Bochini
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Cantadero's Eustacio Dabi 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. Cantadero's Inocencio Montrelle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fernando Belarmo in the 3rd minute of play. Melquiades Edwardo 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. If Eustacio Dabi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Melquiades Edwardo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melchor Arano having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in DiablosRojos F.C's zone, Eustacio Dabi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Melchor Arano came out of the goal and Eustacio Dabi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ricardo Rameriz hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. The supporters of DiablosRojos F.C booed when Cantadero was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Melquiades Edwardo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Melquiades Edwardo hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. With 26 minutes on the clock, Simon Osorio commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 26th minute, one of Cantadero: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 Cantadero. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fernando Belarmo in the 30th minute of play forced Cantadero's goalkeeper Inocencio Montrelle to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Inocencio Montrelle made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Aaron Muc sent off a good shot on target. Melquiades Edwardo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melchor Arano having to interfere. Melquiades Edwardo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Inocencio Montrelle showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fernando Belarmo, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. DiablosRojos F.C's Melchor Arano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Melquiades Edwardo in the 44th minute of play. Aaron Muc who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 46thth minute tested the skills of Inocencio Montrelle when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 46 minutes into the game, Nicanor Faron was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cantadero's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave DiablosRojos F.C the free kick. The supporters of DiablosRojos F.C booed when Cantadero was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nicanor Faron didn't get a good kick on the ball.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Fernando Belarmo to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Fernando Belarmo 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. If Melquiades Edwardo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Melquiades Edwardo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cantadero's supporters rose to their feet, but Melquiades Edwardo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Melchor Arano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cantadero's Inocencio Montrelle played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fernando Belarmo in the 66th minute of play. After a rather tough play, DiablosRojos F.C's Ricardo Rameriz got a free kick in the 74th minute. If Fernando Belarmo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 79 minutes into the match, Cantadero's goal looked a bit too open when Fernando Belarmo came free, but Inocencio Montrelle reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Celestino Blanco hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. Igor Uzuri's shot from long distance was a real pearl which went to the right and just passed Inocencio Montrelle - 2-0 was put on the score board in the 85th minute. If Fernando Belarmo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Melquiades Edwardo struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Melchor Arano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cantadero. If Nicanor Faron had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ricardo Rameriz during the 98th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to DiablosRojos F.C getting a freekick after 98 minutes play. Ricardo Rameriz hit a great ball. In the 99th minute of the match Julio Clodio shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Melchor Arano showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When the referee blew the final whistle, DiablosRojos F.C could leave the field as winners, despite Cantadero having more of the ball for most of the match.