League Play-Off

Julio V. de Rissio
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Leonardo Rito made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ramblón AFC's goalkeeper Rene Oliviero, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ismael Jaunzuria made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Damaso Veto in the 12th minute of play. In the 15th minute there was a penalty for Dr Tangalanga. Leonel Laurgain stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Rene Oliviero. 1-0. 18 minutes into the match, Dr Tangalanga's Leonardo Rito sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rene Oliviero narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Aaron Rufio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aaron Rufio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rene Oliviero read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. If Aaron Rufio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Dr Tangalanga getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Benjamin Donostia hit a great ball. If Leonardo Rito had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Damaso Veto in the 32nd minute of play forced Dr Tangalanga's goalkeeper Ismael Jaunzuria to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Leonardo Rito struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Rene Oliviero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Dr Tangalanga. After 38 played minutes Ramblón AFC got a freekick which was hit by Angelo Erdiano. The attack was good, but when Leonardo Rito in the 39th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonardo Rito in the 44th minute of play forced Ramblón AFC's goalkeeper Rene Oliviero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Damaso Veto made the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Ramblón AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Leonardo Rito came free, but Rene Oliviero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 59thth minute of the game Aaron Rufio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ramblón AFC's Rene Oliviero was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Aaron Rufio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Angelo Erdiano hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. In the 63rd minute Leonardo Rito shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rene Oliviero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Damaso Veto in the 66th minute of play forced Dr Tangalanga's goalkeeper Ismael Jaunzuria to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 3-0 became the score in the 68th minute when Aaron Rufio elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Ramblón AFC's Rene Oliviero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leonardo Rito in the 72nd minute of play. Dr Tangalanga's Aaron Rufio got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Leonardo Rito managed to get in a good position for a shot. Dr Tangalanga's supporters rose to their feet, but Leonardo Rito was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rene Oliviero breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Aaron Rufio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Rene Oliviero tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Higinio Eguerdi during the 81st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 82nd match minute, Dr Tangalanga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Higinio Eguerdi to maneuver through the defense. In the 86th minute of the match Leonel Laurgain shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Rene Oliviero showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Ramblón AFC's zone, Aaron Rufio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rene Oliviero came out of the goal and Aaron Rufio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pablo Ongile during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Dr Tangalanga had played much better football throughout.