League Play-Off

Estadio Nonogasta
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gonzalo Uhin made the kick off which started today's match. Paul Kibaki made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabricio Garci in the 4th minute of play. A collision led to E.P.A.P getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Elvio Ado hit a great ball. Gonzalo Uhin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Paul Kibaki having to interfere. If Lorenzo Sarracino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fabricio Garci kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. Anibal Arano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. E.P.A.P's Paul Kibaki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabricio Garci in the 14th minute of play. Paul Kibaki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciprian Lera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mauricio AFC's Filomeno Ugaitz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elvio Ado in the 24th minute of play. In the 30th match minute, E.P.A.P was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dante Balesio to maneuver through the defense. Raul Arlo, 31 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. When the match clock showed 33 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Anibal Arano sped through Mauricio AFC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Filomeno Ugaitz. Astor Estavan hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Edgard Toro made in the 40th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by E.P.A.P's Gavino Llanos. In the 41st minute, Kauã Jacinto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 41 minutes, Astor Estavan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. E.P.A.P's supporters crossed their fingers, but Astor Estavan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Anibal Arano to strike the kick off in the second half. Natalio Arlo's late challenge caught a E.P.A.P's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Natalio Arlo helped the player get up and apologised. In the 59th minute, Natalio Arlo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Paul Kibaki made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ciprian Lera in the 62nd minute. The supporters of Mauricio AFC booed when E.P.A.P was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Astor Estavan didn't get a good kick on the ball. 64 minutes into the match, Mauricio AFC's Raul Arlo broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Paul Kibaki showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ciprian Lera in the 66th minute of the match. When Mauricio AFC's Gonzalo Uhin in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye E.P.A.P's goalie prevented a goal. Mauricio AFC's Santiago Montel was substituted for Ciprian Lera. Kauã Jacinto hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the E.P.A.P defense, Santiago Montel kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Paul Kibaki. The E.P.A.P fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Paul Kibaki should have stopped the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Mauricio AFC's zone, Anibal Arano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Filomeno Ugaitz came out of the goal and Anibal Arano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Augusto Etxahun fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mauricio AFC's protests and gave Augusto Etxahun a yellow card for diving instead. Augusto Etxahun kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Filomeno Ugaitz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anibal Arano, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Lorenzo Sarracino received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Paul Kibaki tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 94th minute, Kauã Jacinto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Mauricio AFC players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented E.P.A.P from taking control. The game ends in a draw.