League Play-Off

Ricardo Puga
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Everardo Fernanco in the 10th minute of play forced Atlas F.C's goalkeeper Gilberto Romo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gilberto Romo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lino Harriet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Americo Veto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Paladar Negro FC getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Teo Olando hit a great ball. Ricardo Lobo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Justino Cordarin, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Gilberto Romo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carolo Presebal in the 22nd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Justino Cordarin in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ricardo Lobo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 38 minutes of play, Paladar Negro FC's Carolo Presebal made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Gilberto Romo was left in no man's land by his defense there! 44 minutes into the match, Atlas F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Lucas Paul came free, but Gilberto Romo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Justino Cordarin in the 47th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ricardo Lobo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Carolo Presebal to strike the kick off in the second half. 57 minutes into the match, Atlas F.C's goalkeeper Gilberto Romo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carolo Presebal. When Atlas F.C's Justino Cordarin in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Paladar Negro FC's goalie prevented a goal. Gilberto Romo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lino Harriet in the 61st minute of the match. After 63rd play minutes Justino Cordarin shot 3-1, a short shot which went by Ricardo Lobo and just under the crossbar into goal. Ulises Quinito hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. In the 70th minute, Alberto Tiadoro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 73 played minutes Paladar Negro FC got a freekick which was hit by Lucas Paul. Gilberto Romo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Everardo Fernanco in the 76th minute of the match. With 77 minutes on the clock, Julio Salvino commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After a rather tough play, Atlas F.C's Julio Salvino got a free kick in the 78th minute. Eugenio Arlo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With an all-out effort, Paladar Negro FC's Gilberto Romo threw himself towards the right post 84 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Carolo Presebal, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After a rather tough play, Atlas F.C's Alberto Tiadoro got a free kick in the 85th minute. Ricardo Lobo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Tiadoro, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. After a rather tough play, Paladar Negro FC's Marcelo Maule got a free kick in the 94th minute. Atlas F.C were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Paladar Negro FC for a fine match.