League Play-Off

Estadio Juancho
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Juancho AFC's Edgard Frantzes 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. After some careless play in the Juancho AFC defense, Eustaquio Medero kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Juan Txindoki. The Juancho AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Juan Txindoki should have stopped the shot. In the 11th minute, Filomeno Quinito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Feliciano Gudesteo in the 17thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Martin Viator, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 18th match minute, Los Piratas de Alberdi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustavo Pagomari to maneuver through the defense. 21 minutes into the game, Tadeo Tartalo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Juancho AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Los Piratas de Alberdi the free kick. A collision led to Juancho AFC getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Tadeo Tartalo hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Cleto Lapurdi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Los Piratas de Alberdi's supporters rose to their feet, but Cleto Lapurdi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Juan Txindoki breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 28th minute, Los Piratas de Alberdi's Leonel Neto seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Leonel Neto the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Los Piratas de Alberdi protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Leonel Neto had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In a very dangerous position, a player in Los Piratas de Alberdi fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 28th minute. Penalty! In the 31st minute of the match Juancho AFC got a corner. Los Piratas de Alberdi's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Tiburcio Artal ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led to Juancho AFC's Feliciano Gudesteo getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edgard Frantzes in the 33rd minute of play forced Los Piratas de Alberdi's goalkeeper Martin Viator to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Edgard Frantzes blasted a shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Martin Viator having to make a save. Martin Viator made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Feliciano Gudesteo sent off a good shot on target. In the 39th minute, Ivan Jesco got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ivan Jesco during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 43rd match minute, Los Piratas de Alberdi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivan Jesco to maneuver through the defense. Feliciano Gudesteo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Martin Viator having to interfere. A collision led to Los Piratas de Alberdi getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Ivan Jesco hit a great ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eustaquio Medero made a kick off. Feliciano Gudesteo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 55th match minute, Los Piratas de Alberdi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivan Jesco to maneuver through the defense. 56 minutes into the match, Juancho AFC's Tiburcio Artal broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Victor Dei in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Juan Txindoki saved Juancho AFC from getting behind. In the 71st minute, Roque Soter got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Martin Viator made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Feliciano Gudesteo in the 73rd minute of play. 74 minutes into the match, Los Piratas de Alberdi's goal looked a bit too open when Alejandro Lugo came free, but Martin Viator reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 81st minute, one of Los Piratas de Alberdi:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Los Piratas de Alberdi. Juan Txindoki was out of position in the 91 minute of play, and Victor Dei capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Victor Dei really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. In the 96th minute, Tadeo Tartalo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The Juancho AFC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Los Piratas de Alberdi's performance. The match ended with a win for Los Piratas de Alberdi.