League Play-Off

Estadio Varela
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Santo Ofelio started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After 4 played minutes EL GASOLERO F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Clodoveo Maraman. If Santo Ofelio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, EL GASOLERO F.C.'s Pepijn Muskee got control of the ball when Jonas Manuelo tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in EL GASOLERO F.C.'s zone, Jonas Manuelo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pepijn Muskee came out of the goal and Jonas Manuelo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jonas Manuelo got free with Pepijn Muskee in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 23 played minutes Varela AFC got a freekick which was hit by Jimeno Gelacio. Felipe Lain took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 24th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gerardo Milio. Varela AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Julian Azeari blasted a shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gerardo Milio having to make a save. Jimeno Iigo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Gerardo Milio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 39 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for EL GASOLERO F.C.!

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Jimeno Iigo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in EL GASOLERO F.C.'s zone, Jonas Manuelo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pepijn Muskee came out of the goal and Jonas Manuelo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Santo Ofelio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Santo Ofelio in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pepijn Muskee prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 64th minute, Jimeno Leheren hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jimeno Leheren's late challenge caught a EL GASOLERO F.C.'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jimeno Leheren helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Varela AFC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Jimeno Leheren hit a great ball. Felipe Lain was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 67th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Pepijn Muskee made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Santo Ofelio in the 69th minute of play. Jimeno Iigo struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Gerardo Milio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for EL GASOLERO F.C.. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gerardo Gagriel during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 80 played minutes Varela AFC got a freekick which was hit by Gerardo Gagriel. Julian Azeari recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 81st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 83 minutes into the match, Varela AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Jimeno Iigo came free, but Gerardo Milio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gerardo Milio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jimeno Iigo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Santo Ofelio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Varela AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Santo Ofelio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pepijn Muskee breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Julian Azeari in the 95thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Gerardo Milio, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Varela AFC had won after a very even match.