League Play-Off

Estadio Guatimozín
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. Gervasio Rosalio started the match with the kick off. 1-0 became the score in the 3rd minute when Arnaldo Locaio elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Valentin Herauso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alonzo Figueroa, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Valentin Herauso didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Gabriel Montel went, in the 8th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. With a little luck, Nano FC's Benigno Otsando got control of the ball when Arnaldo Locaio tried to sneak it across the goal line. Guatimozín's Valentin Herauso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joaquin Tavio in the 23rd minute of play. The nice shot from Arnaldo Locaio in the 27thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Benigno Otsando had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. Nano FC's Benigno Otsando played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gervasio Rosalio in the 29th minute of play. Benigno Otsando was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Gervasio Rosalio showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 31 minute of play. In the 34thth minute of the game Alonzo Figueroa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Guatimozín's Valentin Herauso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Joaquin Tavio took the ball and in the 37 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Valentin Herauso. Valentin Herauso dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. 42 minutes had been played when some careless play by Guatimozín's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Alonzo Figueroa was slow to take the kick. During this time Nano FC's players had a chance to rest. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Benigno Otsando showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnaldo Locaio, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. 53 minutes into the match, Nano FC's goal looked a bit too open when Arnaldo Locaio came free, but Benigno Otsando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 57 minutes into the match, Nano FC's goal looked a bit too open when Arnaldo Locaio came free, but Benigno Otsando reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Benigno Otsando came out of the goal in the 59th minute to try and stop a shot by Guatimozín's Gervasio Rosalio. But to his dismay, Gervasio Rosalio quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-2. After a defensive mix-up in Nano FC's zone, Arnaldo Locaio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Benigno Otsando came out of the goal and Arnaldo Locaio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 63 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Nano FC! In the 65th minute there was a penalty for Guatimozín. Hipolito Dei stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Benigno Otsando. 4-2. Alonzo Figueroa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alonzo Figueroa might have been able to make a better finish in the 71st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Valentin Herauso. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alonzo Figueroa ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 75th minute, Guatimozín's Gavino Garcia seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Gavino Garcia the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Guatimozín protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Gavino Garcia had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The supporters of Nano FC booed when Guatimozín was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gavino Garcia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nano FC's supporters stood up full of expectation in the 77th minute of the game, when Venancio Cordarrol after an extraordinary solo performance found himself with a golden opportunity in front of Guatimozín's goal. Venancio Cordarrol was unfortunally a little to anxious and the ball went outside the goal. Amancio Ihazintu kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Gabriel Montel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Valentin Herauso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Joaquin Tavio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gervasio Rosalio kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Valentin Herauso made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alonzo Figueroa in the 93rd minute. Arnaldo Locaio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 97th minute, Arnaldo Locaio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Guatimozín's supporters rose to their feet, but Arnaldo Locaio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benigno Otsando breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Guatimozín's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.