League Play-Off

Culampajao
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Esperanza AFC's Remigio Fernendo started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Silvio Pagomari hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Albino Isusko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remigio Fernendo in the 4th minute of play. After some careless play in the xeneize FC defense, Gonzalo Txindoki kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Albino Isusko. The xeneize FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Albino Isusko should have stopped the shot. After some careless play in the Esperanza AFC defense, Prudencio Boniel kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dario Hurko. The Esperanza AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dario Hurko should have stopped the shot. In the 21st minute, Remigio Fernendo 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. Albino Isusko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Remigio Fernendo, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Remigio Fernendo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Albino Isusko having to interfere. xeneize FC's Prudencio Boniel got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 33 minutes into the match, Esperanza AFC's goalkeeper Dario Hurko had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Prudencio Boniel. After 34 played minutes Esperanza AFC got a freekick which was hit by Gonzalo Txindoki. 俞阳迅's late challenge caught a Esperanza AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. 俞阳迅 helped the player get up and apologised. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Remigio Fernendo in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Albino Isusko saved xeneize FC from getting behind. Remigio Fernendo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 42 minutes into the game, Victorino Otsoko was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Esperanza AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave xeneize FC the free kick.

The wind increased when Prudencio Boniel made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st match minute, Esperanza AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arturo Gaufred to maneuver through the defense. If Prudencio Boniel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Maximo Lon fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored xeneize FC's protests and gave Maximo Lon a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Esperanza AFC booed when xeneize FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maximo Lon didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Esperanza AFC booed when xeneize FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maximo Lon didn't get a good kick on the ball. 58 minutes into the match, Esperanza AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Prudencio Boniel came free, but Dario Hurko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Prudencio Boniel struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Dario Hurko didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for xeneize FC. When Prudencio Boniel came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the xeneize 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 Prudencio Boniel couldn't finish the play. Dario Hurko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Prudencio Boniel in the 64th minute of play. Maximo Lon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Prudencio Boniel charged in rather forcefully in the 70th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Prudencio Boniel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 74 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Esperanza AFC! In the 75th minute there was a penalty for xeneize FC. Silvio Pagomari stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Dario Hurko. 2-1. Dario Hurko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Prudencio Boniel in the 81st minute of play. If Prudencio Boniel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Remigio Fernendo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Esperanza AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Remigio Fernendo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Albino Isusko breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Remigio Fernendo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Albino Isusko tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Remigio Fernendo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Esperanza AFC's Arturo Gaufred got a good chance for a goal in the 96th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 99 minutes into the match, Esperanza AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Maximo Lon came free, but Dario Hurko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. xeneize FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Esperanza AFC for a fine match.