League Play-Off

Estadio Puna
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) 4 minutes in the game, Moises Jaunti fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Ildefonso Stanislao having to interfere. Silverio Etxeberri's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Isidro Indartsu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. The corner led Ranchillos FC's Delmar Nisio to fire away a dangerous shot which Isidro Indartsu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After having played for 8 minutes, Elias Txanton managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ranchillos FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elias Txanton was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Silverio Etxeberri struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Isidro Indartsu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ranchillos FC. Silverio Etxeberri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Isidro Indartsu having to interfere. The Ranchillos FC fans' excitement grew in the 17th match minute when Ranchillos FC's Elias Txanton looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Silverio Etxeberri in the 33rd minute of play forced Puna's goalkeeper Isidro Indartsu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 35 minutes had been played when some careless play by Puna's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Delmar Nisio was slow to take the kick. During this time Ranchillos FC's players had a chance to rest. A nice corner shot did that Delmar Nisio got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Isidro Indartsu quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 37 minutes into the match, Puna's goal looked a bit too open when Silverio Etxeberri came free, but Isidro Indartsu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Elias Txanton in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Isidro Indartsu saved Puna from getting behind. If Elias Txanton had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Isidro Indartsu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Silverio Etxeberri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Puna's Segundo Montes got a free kick in the 44th minute. 45 minutes into the game, Silverio Etxeberri cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Isidro Indartsu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After the first half Ranchillos FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Silverio Etxeberri was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st match minute, Puna was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabricio Salomon to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Puna booed when Ranchillos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miguel Bortzaioriz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Moises Jaunti in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ildefonso Stanislao prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ranchillos FC's Silverio Etxeberri got a good chance for a goal in the 63rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 64 minutes into the match, Elias Txanton had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Isidro Indartsu. Puna's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Elias Txanton was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Silverio Etxeberri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 75 minutes into the match, Ismael Jago notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Ranchillos FC's Ildefonso Stanislao. Ildefonso Stanislao was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 80th minute, Moises Jaunti 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. In the 84th minute Ariel Naelio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Isidro Indartsu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Ranchillos FC's Silverio Etxeberri in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Puna's goalie prevented a goal. Maximiliano Cugat hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. If Elias Txanton had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the match was over Ranchillos FC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Puna throughout the match.