League Play-Off

Estadio de las Hojas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Arbolito FC's Inocencio Mino 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. Inocencio Mino could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 4th minute of the match, but Emanuel Emesto made a huge save. In the 6th minute, Inocencio Mino ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Emanuel Emesto was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Faustino Uxio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Berna FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Faustino Uxio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Victor Mero breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Inocencio Mino struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Emanuel Emesto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Arbolito FC. 15 minutes into the match, Inocencio Mino dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Emanuel Emesto, 2-0. A hard shot 18 in the game by Inocencio Mino from a close distance when the talented Emanuel Emesto managed to make a qualified save. Berna FC's players were relieved. Emanuel Emesto made an important save on a dangerous shot by Inocencio Mino in the 23rd minute. Gaston Formerio kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. The supporters of Arbolito FC booed when Berna FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santiago Honrio didn't get a good kick on the ball. 39 minutes into the game, Berna FC's Santiago Honrio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Victor Mero made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. 45 minutes into the match, Faustino Uxio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Victor Mero. Arbolito FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Faustino Uxio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Faustino Uxio made the kick off in the second half. Inocencio Mino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 59 minutes into the game, Gabriel Telmo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Berna FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Arbolito FC the free kick. In the 59th minute, Gabriel Telmo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Oscar Dodorol during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Oscar Dodorol kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. 71 minutes into the match, Arbolito FC's goalkeeper Victor Mero had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Santiago Honrio. 73 minutes into the match, Arbolito FC's goal looked a bit too open when Faustino Uxio came free, but Victor Mero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arbolito FC's Victor Mero proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Arbolito FC from getting a goal against them. Arbolito FC's Victor Mero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Faustino Uxio in the 86th minute of play. Santiago Honrio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Victor Mero having to interfere. The supporters of Berna FC booed when Arbolito FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fulgencio Lorencio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Santiago Honrio in the 89thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Victor Mero, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Emanuel Emesto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Inocencio Mino's shot from short distance in the 96th minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Berna FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.