League Play-Off

Francisco Urbano
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Benigno Bartuelo kicked off to start the match. Domingo Illan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristobal Gorosti in the 8th minute of the match. 15 minutes into the game, Dante Dacio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. La Moronera's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ramblón AFC the free kick. Alfonso Teofilio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benigno Bartuelo in the 17th minute of the match. 21 minutes into the match, Ramblón AFC's goalkeeper Domingo Illan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Domenico Piacentini. Alfonso Teofilio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Gorka in the 23rd minute of play. The supporters of Ramblón AFC booed when La Moronera was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ingvar Delin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Miguel Gorka recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benigno Bartuelo in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfonso Teofilio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 37thth minute of the game Cristobal Gorosti who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ramblón AFC's Domingo Illan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 39th minute Benigno Bartuelo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfonso Teofilio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cristobal Gorosti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Domingo Illan having to interfere. Ramblón AFC were furious when Danilo Terciero was red carded, 44 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Danilo Terciero hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The wind increased when Cristobal Gorosti made the kick off in the second half. If Domenico Piacentini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alfonso Teofilio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miguel Gorka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Miguel Gorka sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristobal Gorosti's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Domingo Illan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. Herminio Salvino struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Domingo Illan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for La Moronera. The supporters of Ramblón AFC booed when La Moronera was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Herminio Salvino didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 77th minute Miguel Gorka shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfonso Teofilio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to La Moronera getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Dante Dacio hit a great ball. Domingo Illan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristobal Gorosti, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Cristobal Gorosti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Domingo Illan having to interfere. Alfonso Teofilio was out of position in the 96 minute of play, and Miguel Gorka capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Miguel Gorka really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. Ramblón AFC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.