League Play-Off

Líbano
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Elvio Min took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Líbano FC's goalkeeper Teodosio Rico, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mateo Cilio got free with Roman Emeterio in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 9 played minutes Luis Cordairo scored with a long sweeping shot just to the left of Roman Emeterio who was too lazy, 1-0. Abel Selatse fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Teodosio Rico having to interfere. After 15 minutes, Vladimiro Iliana mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Líbano FC and the MDP Team players grew even worse after the yellow card. Vladimiro Iliana kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Teodosio Rico made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Geronimo Abascal in the 17th minute of play. In the 19th minute, Geronimo Abascal left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The MDP Team fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. 23 minutes into the match, Líbano FC's goal looked a bit too open when Abel Selatse came free, but Teodosio Rico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 24th minute, Damian Inocente hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Abel Selatse fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Teodosio Rico having to interfere. 35 minutes into the match, Líbano FC's goal looked a bit too open when Abel Selatse came free, but Teodosio Rico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Teodosio Rico made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Geronimo Abascal in the 36th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Geronimo Abascal in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Teodosio Rico saved Líbano FC from getting behind. Abel Selatse 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. In the 45th minute, Geronimo Abascal made a precise shot to the right of Teodosio Rico. Líbano FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. The Líbano FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. MDP Team were winning 1-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Geronimo Abascal to make the kick off. Teodosio Rico was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Geronimo Abascal showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 54 minute of play. Abel Selatse's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Teodosio Rico read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 57th minute of play. If Abel Selatse had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 61st minute, Luis Cordairo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Freddy Maju hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. When MDP Team's Geronimo Abascal in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Líbano FC's goalie prevented a goal. The attack was good, but when Abel Selatse in the 74th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Freddy Maju managed to get in a good position for a shot. MDP Team's supporters rose to their feet, but Freddy Maju was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Teodosio Rico breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 80 minutes, Justino Fidele mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Líbano FC and the MDP Team players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Líbano FC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Justino Fidele hit a great ball. In the 83rd minute of the match MDP Team got a corner. Líbano FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Saturnino Benvide ran over to the corner to take the kick. A nice corner shot did that Saturnino Benvide got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Teodosio Rico quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After 84 minutes, Abel Selatse mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the MDP Team and the Líbano FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 84th match minute, MDP Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abel Selatse to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 87 minutes, Abel Selatse managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MDP Team's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abel Selatse was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Geronimo Abascal's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 92ndth minute, Teodosio Rico skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. MDP Team's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.