League Play-Off

Ñorquinco
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ruperto Maldonado kicked off to start the match. Ruperto Maldonado's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dario Selmo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. In the 8th minute of the match Roque Ortle shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arnaldo Faro showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Guido Frisco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnaldo Faro having to interfere. Potrero Unido Argento Jrs's Dario Selmo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Candido Nataniel in the 18th minute of play. Arnaldo Faro made a fantastic save in the 24th minute, when Guido Frisco sent off a good shot on target. In the 27th minute, Paolo Evarado fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Arnaldo Faro, passed just outside the right post. Ruperto Maldonado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dario Selmo having to interfere. Ruperto Maldonado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dario Selmo having to interfere. If Ruperto Maldonado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Potrero Unido Argento Jrs's Saturnino Crispo got a free kick in the 40th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ruperto Maldonado in the 45th minute of play forced Potrero Unido Argento Jrs's goalkeeper Dario Selmo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 46 minutes, Candido Nataniel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pichanas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Candido Nataniel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dario Selmo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ruperto Maldonado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

If Candido Nataniel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arnaldo Jorrin charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Arnaldo Jorrin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Arnaldo Jorrin hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Pichanas's Conrado Beti couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 60th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Potrero Unido Argento Jrs. If Justino Remir had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 68 minutes into the game, Pichanas's Candido Nataniel nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dario Selmo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 75th minute, one of Pichanas:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Pichanas. The referee gave Potrero Unido Argento Jrs a penalty, 76 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Cornelio Arotza, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Pichanas's Arnaldo Faro. 1-1. In the 80th minute the ball was on its way in behind Potrero Unido Argento Jrs's goalkeeper Dario Selmo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 81 minutes into the match, Pichanas's goal looked a bit too open when Paolo Evarado came free, but Arnaldo Faro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dario Selmo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Candido Nataniel in the 83rd minute. Paolo Evarado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ruperto Maldonado struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Dario Selmo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pichanas. In the 93rd minute of the game, Pichanas got a penalty. The shot went straight in by the left post. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Pichanas eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.