League Play-Off

Caleufú
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hermengildo Tallia kicked off to start the match. Hermengildo Tallia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Adrian Venceslao tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Independentistak's zone, Vicente Baldovino stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aaron Aritza came out of the goal and Vicente Baldovino tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabricio Matro in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aaron Aritza prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 16 played minutes Caleufú FC got a freekick which was hit by Paolo Baumar. If Hermengildo Tallia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 23 minutes into the game, Fabricio Matro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Aaron Aritza. Fabricio Matro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 29 minutes into the game, Independentistak's Hermengildo Tallia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Adrian Venceslao made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. After a defensive mix-up in Caleufú FC's zone, Hermengildo Tallia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Adrian Venceslao came out of the goal and Hermengildo Tallia 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 Vicente Baldovino during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Independentistak booed when Caleufú FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vicente Baldovino didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hermengildo Tallia blasted a shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Adrian Venceslao having to make a save. Adrian Venceslao took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hermengildo Tallia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aaron Aritza made an important save on a dangerous shot by Omar Tauro in the 47th minute. Omar Tauro hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

53 minutes into the game, Edgardo Feliz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Independentistak's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Caleufú FC the free kick. In a very dangerous position, a player in Independentistak fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 53rd minute. Penalty! Israel Ritchie received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Adrian Venceslao tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Independentistak booed when Caleufú FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dario Padro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Israel Ritchie sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the match had gone on for 65 minutes, Israel Ritchie took a quick shot and it went in 2-2 without a chance for Adrian Venceslao to make any attempt to save it. Esteban Chano's late challenge caught a Independentistak's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Esteban Chano helped the player get up and apologised. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 72nd minute of the game. One of Caleufú FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Independentistak:s goal. After a long run with the ball, Hermengildo Tallia did a trick in the 76th minute in front of Caleufú FC's goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 2-3. An impressive performance by Independentistak's Hermengildo Tallia! If Hermengildo Tallia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Higinio Ofelio during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Higinio Ofelio kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Hermengildo Tallia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Independentistak's supporters rose to their feet, but Hermengildo Tallia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adrian Venceslao breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Hermengildo Tallia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Independentistak's Hermengildo Tallia got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 92nd minute, Independentistak's Hermengildo Tallia ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Adrian Venceslao. Adrian Venceslao yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-4. In the 95th minute, Hermengildo Tallia 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. When the final whistle sounded Independentistak left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Caleufú FC.