League Play-Off

Teatro de los Sueños
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Alejo Giro started the match with the kick off. Donato Furtado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Donato Furtado's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marciano Evarado read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. Donato Furtado came free with the goalkeeper in the 18th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Marciano Evarado could save by the left post. Astra FC's Ariel Orain got a good chance for a goal in the 19th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Donato Furtado's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 22ndth minute, Marciano Evarado skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ariel Orain received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Melquiades Criston tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bernardino Socorro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 32 minutes, Bernardino Socorro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Astra FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bernardino Socorro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 34 minutes, Bernardino Socorro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Astra FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bernardino Socorro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ariel Orain fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melquiades Criston having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Alejo Giro kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Marciano Evarado. That made the score 1-0 in the 43 minute of play. Donato Furtado in the 47thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Marciano Evarado, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Marciano Evarado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alejo Giro, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ariel Orain made a kick off. Donato Furtado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marciano Evarado having to interfere. Ariel Orain fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melquiades Criston having to interfere. Marciano Evarado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alejo Giro, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Alejo Giro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Marciano Evarado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marciano Evarado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Donato Furtado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alejo Giro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marciano Evarado having to interfere. A collision led to Astra FC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Leonel Gar hit a great ball. 81 minutes into the match, Astra FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alejo Giro came free, but Marciano Evarado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bernardino Socorro might have been able to make a better finish in the 84th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Melquiades Criston. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Bernardino Socorro ran back to his position shaking his head. Ariel Orain fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melquiades Criston having to interfere. In the 92nd minute, Ariel Orain 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. After having played for 94 minutes, Bernardino Socorro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Astra FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bernardino Socorro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Pizza a la Deta FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Astra FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.