League Play-Off

Estadio Fanegas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Giosu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Los De Franco's supporters rose to their feet, but Giosu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcos Baldovino breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 11th match minute, Lazzarino FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amadeo Nahia to maneuver through the defense. Americo Rami struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Marcos Baldovino didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Los De Franco. The audience thought a goal was coming when Americo Rami got free with Marcos Baldovino in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Donato Hermon kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Jonas Jerrold showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roque Beturian, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. Los De Franco's Jonas Jerrold played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amadeo Nahia in the 22nd minute of play. Americo Rami struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Marcos Baldovino didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Los De Franco. Amadeo Nahia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Jonas Jerrold tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Aldo Savion was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 33rd played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. A collision led to Lazzarino FC getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Santos Santio hit a great ball. Santos Santio hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. During the 38th minute of the match Amadeo Nahia completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Amadeo Nahia a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Giosu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Los De Franco's supporters rose to their feet, but Giosu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcos Baldovino breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Lazzarino FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 42nd minute, when Giosu scored to the left of an out of position Marcos Baldovino, making the score, 1-0. Roque Beturian sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Donato Hermon to make the kick off. If Donato Hermon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jonas Jerrold stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Donato Hermon's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. Herminio Cristos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Marcos Baldovino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Giosu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Americo Rami had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Giosu might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marcos Baldovino. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Giosu ran back to his position shaking his head. After 68 played minutes Lazzarino FC got a freekick which was hit by Donato Hermon. Jonas Jerrold made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Donato Hermon in the 72nd minute of play. Marcos Baldovino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Americo Rami, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. 81 minutes into the match, Americo Rami notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Lazzarino FC's Marcos Baldovino. Marcos Baldovino was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a defensive mix-up in Lazzarino FC's zone, Americo Rami stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcos Baldovino came out of the goal and Americo Rami tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Los De Franco booed when Lazzarino FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roque Beturian didn't get a good kick on the ball. 91 minutes into the match, Lazzarino FC's goal looked a bit too open when Giosu came free, but Marcos Baldovino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 93 minutes of play, Los De Franco's Americo Rami made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Marcos Baldovino was left in no man's land by his defense there! Los De Franco walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.