League Play-Off

Estadio Sopanta
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Juan Guerrero took the kick off in the first half of the match. Eloy Aureo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juan Guerrero in the 10th minute of play. Fidel Botello received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Esteban Lugo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fidel Botello received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Esteban Lugo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 19th minute, Eliseo Gauargi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 22 minutes, Fidel Botello managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sopanta's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fidel Botello was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Benigno Fagondo scored 2-0 in the 26th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Esteban Lugo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Eloy Aureo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Guerrero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Benigno Fagondo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fidel Botello in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Esteban Lugo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Benigno Fagondo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Esteban Lugo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 41 minutes into the game, Jonas Iztal cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Eloy Aureo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Fidel Botello to make the kick off. Eloy Aureo made a fantastic save in the 52nd minute, when Jonas Iztal sent off a good shot on target. Sopanta's Eloy Aureo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Juan Guerrero in the 53rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Benigno Fagondo in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Esteban Lugo saved Bandolero from getting behind. Bandolero's Esteban Lugo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benigno Fagondo in the 65th minute of play. In the 66th minute, Benigno Fagondo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Sopanta fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. Benigno Fagondo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Esteban Lugo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 70th minute of play. Esteban Lugo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fidel Botello in the 72nd minute of play. Fidel Botello received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Esteban Lugo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gustavo Chucho hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. 77 minutes into the match, Bandolero's goal looked a bit too open when Benigno Fagondo came free, but Esteban Lugo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Sopanta booed when Bandolero was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Venancio Vela didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fidel Botello recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 88 played minutes Bandolero got a freekick which was hit by Venancio Vela. After having played for 89 minutes, Fidel Botello managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sopanta's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fidel Botello was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Bandolero getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Gabriel Egoi hit a great ball. Esteban Lugo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benigno Fagondo, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. When the referee ended the match the Sopanta players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.