League Play-Off

Devoto
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Juan Riquelme started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juan Riquelme in the 3rd minute of play forced B.A.N.C.O.'s goalkeeper Salvador Ritchie to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to B.A.N.C.O. getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Hermengildo Joey hit a great ball. 6 minutes into the match, Juan Riquelme had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Salvador Ritchie. B.A.N.C.O.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Juan Riquelme was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. 10 minutes into the match, Plan Dental FC 2's goal looked a bit too open when Hermengildo Joey came free, but Dante Jaunti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th match minute, B.A.N.C.O. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damian Errando to maneuver through the defense. In the 18th minute of the match Florencio Ourente sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dante Jaunti skillfully saved the ball. The audience was convinced that Hermengildo Joey's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dante Jaunti was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. When the match clock showed 26 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Hermengildo Joey sped through Plan Dental FC 2's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Dante Jaunti. Sergio Ellande received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Salvador Ritchie came out and tried to block the shot, but Sergio Ellande slotted it home off the left post making it 2-1 in the 31st minute. Dante Jaunti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hermengildo Joey in the 38th minute of play. Damian Errando's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dante Jaunti read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. Salvador Ritchie stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Juan Riquelme's shot from short distance in the 42nd minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Hermengildo Joey made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hermengildo Joey in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dante Jaunti prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in B.A.N.C.O.'s zone, Teddy Harmoko stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Salvador Ritchie came out of the goal and Teddy Harmoko tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Juan Riquelme in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Salvador Ritchie saved B.A.N.C.O. from getting behind. In the 58th minute the ball was on its way in behind B.A.N.C.O.'s goalkeeper Salvador Ritchie, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 59th minute, Florencio Ourente hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 62 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for B.A.N.C.O.! Juan Riquelme walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. 70 minutes into the game, Juan Riquelme cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Salvador Ritchie was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A collision led to Plan Dental FC 2 getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Karim Hidayat hit a great ball. Dante Jaunti made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hermengildo Joey in the 78th minute. B.A.N.C.O.'s Salvador Ritchie played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Juan Riquelme in the 89th minute of play. Florencio Ourente kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. 99 minutes into the game, Juan Riquelme cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-1. Salvador Ritchie was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. There was no doubt that Plan Dental FC 2 were the better team. Plan Dental FC 2's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.