League Play-Off

Estadio Necochea
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Humberto Fortun made the kick off which started today's match. When Jonatan Jerico came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Necochea fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jonatan Jerico couldn't finish the play. Lino Lopes hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. Israel Hitzeder made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benigno Vincent in the 9th minute. 13 minutes into the match, Rompecalzones FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jonatan Jerico came free, but Israel Hitzeder reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 14 played minutes Rompecalzones FC got a freekick which was hit by Luis Elodio. Humberto Fortun scored 0-1 in the 17th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Laureano Gustau, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Necochea's Laureano Gustau played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Humberto Fortun in the 23rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Humberto Fortun in the 29th minute of play forced Necochea's goalkeeper Laureano Gustau to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 31st minute, Lino Lopes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Israel Hitzeder made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benigno Vincent in the 33rd minute. Israel Hitzeder made a fantastic save in the 35th minute, when Benigno Vincent sent off a good shot on target. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 36th minute of the game. One of Necochea:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Rompecalzones FC:s goal. The referee gave Rompecalzones FC a penalty, 37 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Amadeo Dimo, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Necochea's Laureano Gustau. 0-2. A collision led to Necochea getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Zacarias Asier hit a great ball. After 47 played minutes Necochea got a freekick which was hit by Aldo Garaile. Laureano Gustau took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelo Justin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half Rompecalzones FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jonatan Jerico made a kick off. Necochea's Laureano Gustau played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Humberto Fortun in the 53rd minute of play. 55 minutes into the match, Rompecalzones FC's Humberto Fortun sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Laureano Gustau narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Marcelo Justin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Laureano Gustau tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 59 played minutes Necochea got a freekick which was hit by Zacarias Asier. 60 minutes into the match, Necochea's goalkeeper Laureano Gustau had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcelo Justin. A collision led to Rompecalzones FC getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Humberto Fortun hit a great ball. Jonatan Jerico received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Israel Hitzeder tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 64th match minute, Rompecalzones FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Elodio to maneuver through the defense. 74 minutes into the match, Rompecalzones FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jonatan Jerico came free, but Israel Hitzeder reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 75 minutes, Humberto Fortun managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rompecalzones FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Humberto Fortun was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Israel Hitzeder showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benigno Vincent, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Jonatan Jerico fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Israel Hitzeder having to interfere. In the 82nd minute Jonatan Jerico shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Israel Hitzeder saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Necochea booed when Rompecalzones FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amadeo Dimo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tobias Errolan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Rompecalzones FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.