League Play-Off

el grande del sur
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cornelio Giraldo kicked off to start the match. A hard shot by Celestino Beturian from long distance, 4 minutes into the match, got Anastasio Lucado's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Leandro Nisio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cornelio Giraldo, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. In the 6th minute, Rodrigo Illan made a precise shot to the right of Leandro Nisio. la hora referi's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Claudio Jordy who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 10thth minute tested the skills of Anastasio Lucado when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 12 minutes into the match, la hora referi's goal looked a bit too open when Cornelio Giraldo came free, but Leandro Nisio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Claudio Jordy hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cornelio Giraldo in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Leandro Nisio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cornelio Giraldo in the 26th minute of play forced la hora referi's goalkeeper Leandro Nisio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Anastasio Lucado made an important save on a dangerous shot by Faustino Hats in the 31st minute. Anastasio Lucado stood somewhat misplaced when Claudio Jordy came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 32 minute. 35 minutes into the match, Verna FC's goalkeeper Anastasio Lucado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Claudio Jordy. From close distance Claudio Jordy pressed in the 2-1 goal high up into nets stiches in the right cross 37 minutes into the game. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Claudio Jordy to strike the kick off in the second half. Mateo Iratzeder kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. la hora referi's Kosmas Loukoumas got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 61 minutes into the game, Faustino Hats cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Anastasio Lucado was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Anastasio Lucado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mateo Iratzeder, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 67th minute of the match Cristo Rodas sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Anastasio Lucado skillfully saved the ball. In the 68th match minute, la hora referi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kosmas Loukoumas to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of la hora referi booed when Verna FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristo Eduino didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 74thth minute of the game Claudio Jordy who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Verna FC's Anastasio Lucado was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cornelio Giraldo in the 77th minute of play forced la hora referi's goalkeeper Leandro Nisio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Anastasio Lucado stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Claudio Jordy's shot from short distance in the 79th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Claudio Jordy in the 84th minute of play forced Verna FC's goalkeeper Anastasio Lucado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. la hora referi's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Mateo Iratzeder in the 85th minute. After taking down the ball on la hora referi's corner Faustino Hats fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Anastasio Lucado quite easily take care of the ball. Claudio Jordy struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Anastasio Lucado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for la hora referi. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The la hora referi fans cheered their team off the field, for while Verna FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.