League Play-Off

Estadio Pichanas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Abelardo Ermano started the match with the kick off. Polvaredas AFC's Anier Emenon proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save Polvaredas AFC from getting a goal against them. 12 minutes into the game, Cipriano Espiridion was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pichanas FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Polvaredas AFC the free kick. The supporters of Polvaredas AFC booed when Pichanas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lino Truylos didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Maximiliano Nuno managed to get in a good position for a shot. Polvaredas AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Maximiliano Nuno was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Epifanio Argina breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Epifanio Argina made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maximiliano Nuno in the 28th minute of play. Lino Truylos blasted a shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Anier Emenon having to make a save. Abelardo Ermano blasted a shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Epifanio Argina having to make a save. Patricio Salvator in the 38thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Anier Emenon, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Abelardo Ermano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Epifanio Argina tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ezequiel Beila kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Lino Truylos made a kick off. Maximiliano Nuno received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Epifanio Argina tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Abelardo Ermanos short, quick shot in the 54thth minute got Epifanio Argina to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Anier Emenon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lino Truylos, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Jairo Gines received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Epifanio Argina tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Anier Emenon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lino Truylos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Lino Truylos came up free with the goalie in the 69th minute, the Pichanas FC 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 Lino Truylos couldn't finish the play. Anier Emenon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Patricio Salvator in the 70th minute of play. When Patricio Salvator came up free with the goalie in the 72nd minute, the Pichanas FC 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 Patricio Salvator couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Pichanas FC getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Agustin Ramirez hit a great ball. After 82 played minutes Pichanas FC got a freekick which was hit by Cipriano Espiridion. In the 86th match minute, Pichanas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cipriano Espiridion to maneuver through the defense. 88 minutes into the match, Polvaredas AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Lino Truylos came free, but Anier Emenon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 92nd minute, Erubiel Aurken hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 94th minute Lino Truylos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anier Emenon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Maximiliano Nuno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Polvaredas AFC were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.