League Play-Off

Chilca
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, 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. Edgard Handi started the match with the kick off. Albano Estevez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgard Handi in the 5th minute of play. Freddy Jerrald charged in rather forcefully in the 7th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Freddy Jerrald the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 7th minute, Freddy Jerrald hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If German Elorri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With 11 minutes on the clock, Herminio Gonzo commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Saguier FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 10th minute. Penalty! Pastor Oroitz walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. In the 19th minute, Jonathan Panfilo 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 23 minutes, Anacleto Maurin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Olimpus olp's supporters crossed their fingers, but Anacleto Maurin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Aureliano Restu struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Albano Estevez didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Saguier FC. 30 minutes into the game, Jonathan Panfilo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Albano Estevez was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. If German Elorri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 47 played minutes Saguier FC got a freekick which was hit by Gaspar Luar. After the first half Saguier FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. German Elorri was the one to do the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jonathan Panfilo got free with Albano Estevez in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. German Elorri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cecilio Etxekopar having to interfere. When Anacleto Maurin came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the Olimpus olp 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 Anacleto Maurin couldn't finish the play. In the 63rd minute Jonathan Panfilo suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. Hipolito Cordeal hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. In the 65th minute, Gaspar Luar sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Olimpus olp's Albano Estevez didn't even have to move. The supporters of Olimpus olp booed when Saguier FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aurelio Aznaro didn't get a good kick on the ball. 72 minutes into the match, Olimpus olp's Pastor Oroitz broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Freddy Jerrald kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. When Olimpus olp's German Elorri in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Saguier FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 80 minutes, Eloy Aragones mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Olimpus olp and the Saguier FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 80th minute of the game. One of Olimpus olp:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Saguier FC:s goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aureliano Restu got free with Albano Estevez in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 97th minute, Godofredo Berdoi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Saguier FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.