League Play-Off

Soledad
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Adriana Costante kicked off to start the match. Gilberto Chus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Damian Ixaka, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Damian Ixaka in the 9th minute of play forced Barker AFC's goalkeeper Gilberto Chus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Oscar Berto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Rogelio Ibon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Roberto Machado struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Gilberto Chus didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PEPAPU TEAM. An unexpectedly hard shot by Damian Ixaka in the 16th minute of play forced Barker AFC's goalkeeper Gilberto Chus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rogelio Ibon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adriana Costante, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. After having played for 19 minutes, Oscar Berto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Barker AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Oscar Berto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Leopoldo Ledesma fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Barker AFC's protests and gave Leopoldo Ledesma a yellow card for diving instead. Damian Ixaka fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gilberto Chus having to interfere. In the 28th minute, Lorenzo Figueroa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Barker AFC's zone, Roberto Machado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gilberto Chus came out of the goal and Roberto Machado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 31 minutes into the match, Barker AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Damian Ixaka came free, but Gilberto Chus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Barker AFC getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Adriana Costante hit a great ball. Roberto Machado in the 33rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Gilberto Chus, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The crowd rose to their feet as Roberto Machado kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Gilberto Chus. That made the score 1-0 in the 36 minute of play. Leopoldo Ledesma hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Gilberto Chus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Damian Ixaka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rogelio Ibon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oscar Berto in the 48th minute of the match.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Roberto Machado to make the kick off. Damian Ixaka recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Roberto Machado came up free with the goalie in the 58th minute, the PEPAPU TEAM 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 Roberto Machado couldn't finish the play. Barker AFC's Gilberto Chus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Damian Ixaka in the 63rd minute of play. 69 minutes into the match, Barker AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Roberto Machado came free, but Gilberto Chus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 73 minutes of play, PEPAPU TEAM's Roberto Machado made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Gilberto Chus was left in no man's land by his defense there! Damian Ixaka struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Gilberto Chus didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PEPAPU TEAM. Damian Ixaka blasted a shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gilberto Chus having to make a save. When PEPAPU TEAM's Roberto Machado in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Barker AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Roberto Machado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.