League Play-Off

Bañado
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Delmar Acosta took the kick off in the first half of the match. Benigno Kismi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Delmar Acosta in the 3rd minute of the match. Mario Pacifico charged in rather forcefully in the 4th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mario Pacifico the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 4th match minute, Bañado FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mario Pacifico to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Bañado FC's zone, Bonifacio Guipuzkoa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Benigno Kismi came out of the goal and Bonifacio Guipuzkoa 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 8 minutes, Delmar Acosta managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SAMBO FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Delmar Acosta was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marciano Ubelteso in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Emiliano Berto saved SAMBO FC from getting behind. 18 minutes into the match, SAMBO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Marciano Ubelteso came free, but Emiliano Berto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When SAMBO FC's Delmar Acosta in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bañado FC's goalie prevented a goal. Marciano Ubelteso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Marciano Ubelteso to make the kick off. Benigno Kismi was a little too slow when Delmar Acosta got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 51st minute. The score was now 1-2. When the match clock showed 54 minutes, the score became 1-3 when Delmar Acosta sped through Bañado FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Benigno Kismi. Octavio Perutxo charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Octavio Perutxo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marciano Ubelteso in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Emiliano Berto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Bonifacio Guipuzkoa kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Emiliano Berto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marciano Ubelteso, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. 78 minutes into the game, Bañado FC's Marciano Ubelteso nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Emiliano Berto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-3. The audience was convinced that Delmar Acosta's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Benigno Kismi was relentless in the 82nd minute of the game. Benigno Kismi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dalmacio Hartz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eleuterio Amor charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eleuterio Amor the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Bañado FC getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Eleuterio Amor hit a great ball. Emiliano Berto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marciano Ubelteso's shot from short distance in the 88th minute. 93 minutes into the match, Bañado FC's goalkeeper Benigno Kismi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dalmacio Hartz. After 94 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Bañado FC! Benigno Kismi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Delmar Acosta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched SAMBO FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.