League Play-Off

Corralito
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Samuel Fernado kicked off to start the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Isidro Jerrald got free with Adan Rudolfo in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With his leg Adan Rudolfo managed to avoid a goal in the 9thth minute, when Corralito's Isidro Jerrald fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 15 played minutes Corralito got a freekick which was hit by Candido Oihenarte. Donato Mendiko struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Fidel Quin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Altamirano FC. If Samuel Fernado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Donato Mendiko fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fidel Quin having to interfere. Bernardo Nofre recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Clemente Abeitia kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. If Donato Mendiko had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 38 minutes of play, Altamirano FC's Samuel Fernado made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Fidel Quin was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a defensive mix-up in Altamirano FC's zone, Isidro Jerrald stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Adan Rudolfo came out of the goal and Isidro Jerrald tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 47 minutes, Samuel Fernado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Altamirano FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Samuel Fernado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Bernardo Nofre made the kick off in the second half. Altamirano FC's Adan Rudolfo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernardo Nofre in the 52nd minute of play. After some careless play in the Altamirano FC defense, Isidro Jerrald kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Adan Rudolfo. The Altamirano FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Adan Rudolfo should have stopped the shot. Donato Mendiko scored 1-2 in the 64th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Fidel Quin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 69th match minute, Corralito was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Igor Oihan to maneuver through the defense. Samuel Fernado's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fidel Quin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Isidro Jerrald during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Isidro Jerrald hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. In the 75th minute, Samuel Fernado 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. With a little luck, Corralito's Fidel Quin got control of the ball when Donato Mendiko tried to sneak it across the goal line. Through an outstanding action, after 78 minutes, Fidel Quin successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. When Altamirano FC's Samuel Fernado in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Corralito's goalie prevented a goal. When Igor Oihan fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Corralito's protests and gave Igor Oihan a yellow card for diving instead. After 87 played minutes Corralito got a freekick which was hit by Igor Oihan. Isidro Jerrald received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Adan Rudolfo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.