League Play-Off

Monumental AC
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Dionisio Tximitx made the kick off which started today's match. Ceferino Donio was out of position in the 4 minute of play, and Dionisio Tximitx capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Dionisio Tximitx really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. The supporters of Gloria Fútbol Club booed when Mocoretá AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabio Urre didn't get a good kick on the ball. Horacio Blasi hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. 12 minutes into the game, Julio Jerano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gloria Fútbol Club's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mocoretá AFC the free kick. In the 12th minute, Julio Jerano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marciano Gorbea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 17th minute Siro Lleir shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Francisco Lehen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 18 played minutes Gloria Fútbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Leo Haimar. After a defensive mix-up in Gloria Fútbol Club's zone, Marciano Gorbea stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Francisco Lehen came out of the goal and Marciano Gorbea tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 23rdth minute of the game Dionisio Tximitx who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mocoretá AFC's Ceferino Donio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After taking down the ball on Gloria Fútbol Club's corner Miguel Quirze fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Ceferino Donio quite easily take care of the ball. Ceferino Donio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dionisio Tximitx in the 26th minute of the match. Leo Haimar was shown his second yellow card after 35 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 35th match minute, Gloria Fútbol Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leo Haimar to maneuver through the defense. Francisco Lehen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marciano Gorbea in the 37th minute of the match. After having played for 39 minutes, Horacio Blasi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Gloria Fútbol Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Horacio Blasi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marciano Gorbea in the 41st minute of play forced Gloria Fútbol Club's goalkeeper Francisco Lehen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 43 minutes into the match, Gloria Fútbol Club's goal looked a bit too open when Marciano Gorbea came free, but Francisco Lehen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marciano Gorbea made a kick off. Gloria Fútbol Club's Francisco Lehen proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 52nd minute of the match, managed to save Gloria Fútbol Club from getting a goal against them. After 54 played minutes Mocoretá AFC got a freekick which was hit by Marciano Gorbea. Horacio Blasi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ceferino Donio having to interfere. Dionisio Tximitx's late challenge caught a Mocoretá AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dionisio Tximitx helped the player get up and apologised. Dionisio Tximitx kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Ceferino Donio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Horacio Blasi, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Julio Jerano got his second yellow card in the match during the 60th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After 61 played minutes Gloria Fútbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Julio Jerano. Dionisio Tximitx kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. After recieving a nice pass, Mocoretá AFC's Raimundo Jax tried to score from far away in the 70th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Marciano Gorbea fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Francisco Lehen having to interfere. In the 86th minute Marciano Gorbea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Francisco Lehen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Francisco Lehen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marciano Gorbea in the 89th minute of play. Siro Lleir received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Francisco Lehen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 94th minute, Marciano Gorbea 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. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Gloria Fútbol Club had won after a very even match.