League Play-Off

Estadio Balderrama
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Tobias Bazil took the kick off in the first half of the match. Juan Bernaldo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Población FC booed when Balderrama AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulino Rosalio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Israel Salamon, 7 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Baldomero Sein sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Baldomero Sein's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ubaldo Niguel was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. Baldomero Sein sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tobias Bazil in the 21st minute of play forced Balderrama AFC's goalkeeper Ubaldo Niguel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Población FC's Alejandro Larpe got control of the ball when Rogelio Isias tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Baldomero Sein had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After a defensive mix-up in Balderrama AFC's zone, Baldomero Sein stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ubaldo Niguel came out of the goal and Baldomero Sein tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Baldomero Sein in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ubaldo Niguel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alejandro Larpe was out of position in the 35 minute of play, and Juan Bernaldo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Juan Bernaldo really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Alejandro Larpe was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Juan Bernaldo showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 40 minute of play. Alejandro Larpe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Bernaldo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 48 minutes into the game, Benedicto Corderun was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Población FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Balderrama AFC the free kick. Benedicto Corderun hit a great freekick 48 minutes into the match. A hard shot by Paulino Rosalio from long distance, 50 minutes into the match, got Alejandro Larpe's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Juan Bernaldo was the one to do the kick off. Alejandro Larpe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rogelio Isias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Baldomero Sein received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Ubaldo Niguel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Baldomero Sein managed to get in a good position for a shot. Población FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Baldomero Sein was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ubaldo Niguel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Feliciano Salvatore charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Feliciano Salvatore the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 64th match minute, Balderrama AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Feliciano Salvatore to maneuver through the defense. Ubaldo Niguel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tobias Bazil in the 67th minute of the match. If Juan Bernaldo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ubaldo Niguel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tobias Bazil in the 77th minute of play. Alejandro Larpe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juan Bernaldo in the 79th minute of play. After 79 minutes, Laureano Osorio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Población FC and the Balderrama AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Población FC's Laureano Osorio got a free kick in the 79th minute. Baldomero Sein sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice moves Baldomero Sein could shoot a difficult shot in the 88th minute, which Ubaldo Niguel however easily saved by the left post. Rogelio Isias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 93rdth minute of the game Juan Bernaldo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Población FC's Alejandro Larpe was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. For all the effort they put into the match, the Población FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Balderrama AFC.