League Play-Off

Coloso de Avellaneda
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Hilario Esiquio took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Bañado's goalkeeper Israel Hori, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 5th match minute, Bañado was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erubiel Gaztea to maneuver through the defense. When the match clock showed 17 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Edgard Suarez sped through Bañado's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Israel Hori. Aaron Olayo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hilario Esiquio, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. After 21 played minutes La Guardia Imperial got a freekick which was hit by Ramiro Selmo. In the 22nd minute, Ubaldo Damario hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 28 minutes into the game, Ubaldo Damario recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Israel Hori. Ubaldo Damario showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. In the 33rd minute, Edgard Suarez got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When La Guardia Imperial's Edgard Suarez in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bañado's goalie prevented a goal. 36 minutes into the game, Daniel Bemabe was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bañado's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave La Guardia Imperial the free kick. Cornelio Presebal charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cornelio Presebal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, La Guardia Imperial's Cornelio Presebal got a free kick in the 38th minute. In the 39th minute, a hard, long distance shot from Nemesio Brun hit the top of the crossbar and flew over the goal. Alvise Sanna charged in rather forcefully in the 41st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alvise Sanna the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. When Niceto Franco fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bañado's protests and gave Niceto Franco a yellow card for diving instead. Niceto Franco hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. In the 47th minute, Nemesio Brun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 49th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bañado's goalkeeper Israel Hori, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Edgard Suarez to strike the kick off in the second half. Ramiro Selmo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Israel Hori having to interfere. Ramiro Selmo struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. Israel Hori didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for La Guardia Imperial. 59 minutes into the match, La Guardia Imperial's goalkeeper Aaron Olayo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Niceto Franco. The La Guardia Imperial fans' excitement grew in the 61st match minute when La Guardia Imperial's Edgard Suarez looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Alvise Sanna sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edgard Suarez in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Israel Hori prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 82 minutes, Bonifacio Isauro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La Guardia Imperial's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bonifacio Isauro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 84 minutes into the match, Bañado's goal looked a bit too open when Edgard Suarez came free, but Israel Hori reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 85 minutes, Bonifacio Isauro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La Guardia Imperial's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bonifacio Isauro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of La Guardia Imperial booed when Bañado was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Silvano Lauren didn't get a good kick on the ball.