League Play-Off

Estadio Vertientes
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ezequiel Nevada kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd play minute Ezequiel Nevada came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Generoso Raphael. 1-0. Miguel Arano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Teobaldo Txordon in the 7th minute of the match. If Ezequiel Nevada had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cristiano Senna had several of the Candela Futbol Club's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 10 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 2-0 score and a disappointed Generoso Raphael as he didn't even see the shot coming. Ezequiel Nevada's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Generoso Raphael read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Riders on the Storm's Cristiano Senna got a free kick in the 18th minute. Generoso Raphael showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ezequiel Nevada in the 20th minute of the match. 23 minutes into the game, Valentin Fernandes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Candela Futbol Club's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Riders on the Storm the free kick. Valentin Fernandes kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. When Aquilino Karmel came up free with the goalie in the 27th minute, the Riders on the Storm fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Aquilino Karmel couldn't finish the play. After 29 minutes of play, Riders on the Storm's Ezequiel Nevada made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Generoso Raphael was left in no man's land by his defense there! Ezequiel Nevada sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Generoso Raphael showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nemesio Pietro in the 36th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ezequiel Nevada got free with Generoso Raphael in the 37th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Cristiano Senna sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 40 minutes into the match, Candela Futbol Club's goal looked a bit too open when Aquilino Karmel came free, but Generoso Raphael reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ezequiel Nevada's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 43rdth minute, Generoso Raphael skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ezequiel Nevada sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

Ezequiel Nevada struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Generoso Raphael didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Riders on the Storm. Miguel Arano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Romeo Mel in the 61st minute. Miguel Arano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicolas Umea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Riders on the Storm's Ezequiel Nevada in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Candela Futbol Club's goalie prevented a goal. In the 69th minute of the match, Venancio Pelagius got a very nice opportunity to score, but Miguel Arano was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 71 minutes into the game, Ezequiel Nevada cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Generoso Raphael was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Miguel Arano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Romeo Mel in the 74th minute. In the 76th minute, Ezequiel Nevada left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Riders on the Storm fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 5-0. Aquilino Karmel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Generoso Raphael having to interfere. Ezequiel Nevada blasted a shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Generoso Raphael having to make a save. Generoso Raphael made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nemesio Pietro in the 85th minute of play. Nicolas Umea hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. In the 88th match minute, Candela Futbol Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valentin Fernandes to maneuver through the defense. In the 90th minute of the match Delmar Abastas shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Generoso Raphael showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Ezequiel Nevada sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Aquilino Karmel came up free with the goalie in the 96th minute, the Riders on the Storm fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Aquilino Karmel couldn't finish the play. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Riders on the Storm had played much better football throughout.