League Play-Off

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Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Naranja Mecanica FC's Alvaro Jurdan 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fernando Eleder in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sergio Cristos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Adriana Opilano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 11th minute, Erasmo Urki hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Adriana Opilano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alvaro Jurdan in the 16th minute of play forced Caseros FC's goalkeeper Julio Quico to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th minute, Alvaro Jurdan made a precise shot to the right of Julio Quico. Caseros FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Gustavo Cristofor received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Julio Quico tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 26 minutes into the game, Octavio Chinto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Caseros FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Naranja Mecanica FC the free kick. Octavio Chinto hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Sergio Cristos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adriana Opilano in the 29th minute of play. In the 32nd match minute, Caseros FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jeremias Cresenciano to maneuver through the defense. During the 34th minute of the match Octavio Chinto completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Octavio Chinto a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Naranja Mecanica FC's Alvaro Jurdan got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fernando Eleder made a kick off. Gustavo Cristofor recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Naranja Mecanica FC's Gustavo Cristofor got a good chance for a goal in the 53rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 55thth minute of the game Alvaro Jurdan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Caseros FC's Julio Quico was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 56th minute Alvaro Jurdan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Julio Quico saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 60 minutes into the match, Naranja Mecanica FC's goalkeeper Sergio Cristos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fernando Eleder. 65 minutes into the game, Erasmo Urki was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Naranja Mecanica FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Caseros FC the free kick. Erasmo Urki kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Naranja Mecanica FC's zone, Adriana Opilano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sergio Cristos came out of the goal and Adriana Opilano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 74 minutes into the match, Fernando Eleder had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Sergio Cristos. Naranja Mecanica FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Fernando Eleder was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Orlando Frutos kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustavo Cristofor in the 81st minute of play forced Caseros FC's goalkeeper Julio Quico to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 82 minutes into the game, Naranja Mecanica FC's Alvaro Jurdan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Julio Quico made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. In the 85th minute the ball was on its way in behind Caseros FC's goalkeeper Julio Quico, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alvaro Jurdan in the 89th minute of play forced Caseros FC's goalkeeper Julio Quico to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fernando Eleder's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 90thth minute, Sergio Cristos skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Teofilo Macario kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. 93 minutes into the game, Caseros FC's Fernando Eleder nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sergio Cristos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. Naranja Mecanica FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.