League Play-Off

Gigante de Villa Fox
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Defensores Unidos Zarate's Serafino Suarez 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. Iker Lorenz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 2nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rogelio Sabino kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aquiles Mambru in the 10th minute of play forced ►ClubAtleticoLosAndes◄'s goalkeeper Iker Ayala to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iker Ayala made an important save on a dangerous shot by Serafino Suarez in the 12th minute. In the 17th minute Albino Basualdo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Valon Quiero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Valon Quiero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Albino Basualdo's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. Defensores Unidos Zarate's Valon Quiero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iker Lorenz in the 27th minute of play. Iker Ayala made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Serafino Suarez in the 28th minute of play. In the 33rd match minute, Defensores Unidos Zarate was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Carlos Secco to maneuver through the defense. After 36 played minutes Defensores Unidos Zarate got a freekick which was hit by Serafino Suarez. Iker Ayala was a little too slow when Leonel Michael got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 42nd minute. The score was now 1-0. Aquiles Mambru received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Iker Ayala tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Iker Ayala made a fantastic save in the 48th minute, when Serafino Suarez sent off a good shot on target. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Albino Basualdo was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of Defensores Unidos Zarate booed when ►ClubAtleticoLosAndes◄ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albino Basualdo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eduardo Hartz kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonel Michael in the 56th minute of play forced ►ClubAtleticoLosAndes◄'s goalkeeper Iker Ayala to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 58 minutes had been played when some careless play by ►ClubAtleticoLosAndes◄'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Leonel Michael was slow to take the kick. During this time Defensores Unidos Zarate's players had a chance to rest. Defensores Unidos Zarate's Valon Quiero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albino Basualdo in the 59th minute of play. Iker Ayala showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Serafino Suarez, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. A collision led to Defensores Unidos Zarate getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Leonel Michael hit a great ball. 67 minutes into the match, ►ClubAtleticoLosAndes◄'s goal looked a bit too open when Aquiles Mambru came free, but Iker Ayala reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 67 minutes into the match, ►ClubAtleticoLosAndes◄'s goal looked a bit too open when Aquiles Mambru came free, but Iker Ayala reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maximo Rainerio hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. In the 72nd minute, Maximo Rainerio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 77 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for ►ClubAtleticoLosAndes◄! Iker Ayala had in the 78thth minute some difficulties stopping Leonel Michael's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. ►ClubAtleticoLosAndes◄'s Iker Ayala played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Serafino Suarez in the 80th minute of play. Albino Basualdo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 82ndth minute tested the skills of Valon Quiero when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Freddy Lluterio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Valon Quiero tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 90th match minute, ►ClubAtleticoLosAndes◄ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kurth Eydunsson to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Serafino Suarez in the 94th minute of play forced ►ClubAtleticoLosAndes◄'s goalkeeper Iker Ayala to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iker Ayala made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Serafino Suarez in the 95th minute of play. In the 99th minute, Iker Lorenz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ►ClubAtleticoLosAndes◄ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.