League Play-Off

Macha
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Nicolas Koldobika got the match started through his kick off. After a rather tough play, Sauzales's Jonas Ticho got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Anacleto Otsando was out of position in the 4 minute of play, and Godofredo Roldanillo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Godofredo Roldanillo really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. In the 7th minute, Miguel Gaueko hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 10th minute, Miguel Gaueko made a precise shot to the right of Anacleto Otsando. Sauzales's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Anacleto Otsando made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anselmo Duardo in the 16th minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, Sauzales's goal looked a bit too open when Anselmo Duardo came free, but Anacleto Otsando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sauzales's Cristian Paz got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicolas Koldobika in the 25th minute of play forced Macha FC's goalkeeper Gerardo Matro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Anselmo Duardo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anacleto Otsando having to interfere. In the 32nd minute, Manuel Maurino 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. Anacleto Otsando made an important save on a dangerous shot by Miguel Gaueko in the 33rd minute. Celedonio Iraitz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anacleto Otsando having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manuel Maurino in the 39th minute of play forced Sauzales's goalkeeper Anacleto Otsando to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, Miguel Gaueko managed to get in a good position for a shot. Macha FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Miguel Gaueko was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Anacleto Otsando breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 46 minutes into the match, Miguel Gaueko had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Anacleto Otsando. Sauzales's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Miguel Gaueko was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Anselmo Duardo to strike the kick off in the second half. Anacleto Otsando took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anselmo Duardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Anselmo Duardo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anacleto Otsando having to interfere. Manuel Maurino charged in rather forcefully in the 55th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Manuel Maurino the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Manuel Maurino hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Sauzales's Anacleto Otsando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Miguel Gaueko in the 61st minute of play. Nicolas Koldobika recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Nicolas Koldobika fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gerardo Matro having to interfere. Anselmo Duardo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gerardo Matro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian Paz in the 74th minute. Cristian Paz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 78th minute, Justo Francho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Miguel Gaueko's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Anacleto Otsando was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. A collision led to Macha FC getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Manuel Maurino hit a great ball. Miguel Gaueko received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Anacleto Otsando tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Teodoro Oliviero charged in rather forcefully in the 86th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Teodoro Oliviero the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Sauzales booed when Macha FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Teodoro Oliviero didn't get a good kick on the ball. Miguel Gaueko took the ball and in the 92 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Anacleto Otsando. Anacleto Otsando dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. Macha FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.