League Play-Off

Estadio Pozuelos
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Angel Firmin took the kick off in the first half of the match. Roberto Bidun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angel Firmin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Florencio Sazon struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Roberto Bidun didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pozuelos AFC. Cipriano Hanni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Severiano Esiquio in the 12th minute of play. In the 13th match minute, ml united was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Esteve Seber to maneuver through the defense. In the 14th minute, Pozuelos AFC's Angel Firmin dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. With a little luck, ml united's Roberto Bidun got control of the ball when Martin Oto tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 19th minute, ml united's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Angel Firmin fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. If Florencio Sazon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Angel Firmin got free in front of the goal in the 26th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Roberto Bidun was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. If Florencio Sazon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 37 in the game by Florencio Sazon from a close distance when the talented Roberto Bidun managed to make a qualified save. ml united's players were relieved. Domingo Machado charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Domingo Machado the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of ml united booed when Pozuelos AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Domingo Machado didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Pozuelos AFC booed when ml united was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mauricio Padro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Florencio Sazon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Mateo Matro came free with the goalkeeper in the 45th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Roberto Bidun could save by the left post. Benigno Txordon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Cipriano Hanni tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Severiano Esiquio stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Benigno Txordon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 55 minutes, Mateo Matro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Pozuelos AFC and the ml united players grew even worse after the yellow card. Mateo Matro hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Benigno Txordon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Pozuelos AFC's zone, Benigno Txordon stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cipriano Hanni came out of the goal and Benigno Txordon tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Florencio Sazon in the 71st minute of play forced ml united's goalkeeper Roberto Bidun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Severiano Esiquio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mateo Matro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Roberto Bidun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pozuelos AFC's Florencio Sazon got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After having played for 91 minutes, Florencio Sazon managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pozuelos AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Florencio Sazon was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpected shot in the 94th minute by Benigno Txordon got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. In the 96th minute, Benigno Txordon 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. Pozuelos AFC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of ml united for a fine match.