League Play-Off

Los Matadores
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) CA Zarate Azulgrana's Honorio Pierres 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. CA Zarate Azulgrana's Arnoldo Castulo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jacobo Olo in the 4th minute of play. Jacobo Olo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnoldo Castulo having to interfere. In the 9th minute, Silvano Raymond 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. Donato Claus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Candido Perrando having to interfere. 17 minutes into the game, Higinio Jacindo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Por las mías FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CA Zarate Azulgrana the free kick. In the 17th match minute, Por las mías FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Higinio Jacindo to maneuver through the defense. 19 minutes into the match, Por las mías FC's goal looked a bit too open when Honorio Pierres came free, but Candido Perrando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arnoldo Castulo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silvano Raymond in the 22nd minute of the match. The supporters of Por las mías FC booed when CA Zarate Azulgrana was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leopoldo Mendez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arnoldo Castulo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silvano Raymond in the 28th minute of the match. After 30 played minutes CA Zarate Azulgrana got a freekick which was hit by Constantino Iaki. Ramon Estavan charged in rather forcefully in the 37th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ramon Estavan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Por las mías FC getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Ramon Estavan hit a great ball. Candido Perrando took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Honorio Pierres, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Honorio Pierres 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 CA Zarate Azulgrana's zone, Silvano Raymond stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arnoldo Castulo came out of the goal and Silvano Raymond tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Silvano Raymond stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Por las mías FC's goal looked a bit too open when Donato Claus came free, but Candido Perrando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to CA Zarate Azulgrana getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Leopoldo Mendez hit a great ball. Candido Perrando took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Donato Claus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 63 minutes of play Por las mías FC's Higinio Jacindo was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 63rd match minute, Por las mías FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Higinio Jacindo to maneuver through the defense. Por las mías FC's Candido Perrando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Honorio Pierres in the 65th minute of play. Honorio Pierres blasted a shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Candido Perrando having to make a save. After 73 minutes of play, CA Zarate Azulgrana's Honorio Pierres made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Candido Perrando was left in no man's land by his defense there! If Honorio Pierres had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Donato Claus received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Candido Perrando tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Donato Claus struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Candido Perrando didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CA Zarate Azulgrana. An unexpectedly hard shot by Donato Claus in the 92nd minute of play forced Por las mías FC's goalkeeper Candido Perrando to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 93 minutes into the match, Por las mías FC's goal looked a bit too open when Honorio Pierres came free, but Candido Perrando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Por las mías FC getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Silvano Raymond hit a great ball. It was a well-played corner which Leonel Pelayo managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. CA Zarate Azulgrana were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Por las mías FC for a fine match.