League Play-Off

Severo Llanos
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ivan Noe kicked off to start the match. 1-0 became the score in the 6th minute when Froilan Txaran elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. An unexpected shot in the 11th minute by Froilan Txaran got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Ubaldo Baldovino made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Froilan Txaran sent off a good shot on target. In the 17th minute of the match, Leonel Eleder tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Ubaldo Baldovino saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Decano's Anderson Bertassi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Genaro Ieltxu in the 21st minute of play. Froilan Txaran sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 25th minute, Estudiantes's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Leonel Eleder fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 26th minute of the match, Froilan Txaran got a very nice opportunity to score, but Ubaldo Baldovino was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After 29 played minutes Decano got a freekick which was hit by Froilan Txaran. Ubaldo Baldovino made an important save on a dangerous shot by Froilan Txaran in the 43rd minute. Ubaldo Baldovino was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 44th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Gerardo Nastasio. Froilan Txaran fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ubaldo Baldovino having to interfere. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Leonel Eleder made the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Froilan Txaran 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. In the 57th minute, Leonel Eleder 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. In the 63rd match minute, Decano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rafael Lorenz to maneuver through the defense. Anderson Bertassi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Noe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Decano booed when Estudiantes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Apolo Abeitia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Leonel Eleder sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ubaldo Baldovino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonel Eleder, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. 75 minutes into the game, Decano's Leonel Eleder nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ubaldo Baldovino made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. When Decano's Froilan Txaran in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Estudiantes's goalie prevented a goal. Joaquin Manex charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joaquin Manex the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 83 minutes into the game, one of Estudiantes:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 85th minute there was a penalty for Decano. Leonel Eleder stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Ubaldo Baldovino. 4-1. After 88 played minutes Decano got a freekick which was hit by Rafael Lorenz. After having played for 91 minutes, Leonel Eleder managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Decano's supporters crossed their fingers, but Leonel Eleder was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Froilan Txaran had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Leonel Eleder might have been able to make a better finish in the 96th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ubaldo Baldovino. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Leonel Eleder ran back to his position shaking his head. Alfonso Rioja kicked well hit freekick during the 97th minute of the match. Decano's Aristides Lehoi was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Ubaldo Baldovino in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When the referee ended the match the Decano players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.