League Play-Off

Rossi
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Santo Monte kicked off to start the match. 6 minutes into the game, Elias Ermengol cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Damian Paulin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Andres Innocenzio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Rolando Blasco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 17 minutes, Atilano Dayam mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Esquiú AFC and the Rossi FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 17th match minute, Esquiú AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Atilano Dayam to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 19 in the game by Andres Innocenzio from a close distance when the talented Rolando Blasco managed to make a qualified save. Esquiú AFC's players were relieved. The supporters of Rossi FC booed when Esquiú AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ildefonso Kelemen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Santo Monte fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rolando Blasco having to interfere. Rolando Blasco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Santo Monte in the 30th minute of the match. An unexpected shot in the 31st minute by Andres Innocenzio got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. After 33 played minutes Esquiú AFC got a freekick which was hit by Ildefonso Kelemen. In the 36th minute, Santo Monte 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. 47 minutes into the match, Rossi FC's Santo Monte sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rolando Blasco narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The Rossi FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Esquiú AFC were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Guaberto Burutzagi made a kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Esquiú AFC's zone, Andres Innocenzio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rolando Blasco came out of the goal and Andres Innocenzio 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 Aristides Bilbo during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Rossi FC booed when Esquiú AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aristides Bilbo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andres Innocenzio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 59 minutes into the match, Santo Monte had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rolando Blasco. Esquiú AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Santo Monte was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. A collision led to Esquiú AFC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Ildefonso Kelemen hit a great ball. The referee gave Rossi FC a penalty, 70 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Anselmo Beliran, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Esquiú AFC's Rolando Blasco. 2-1. In the 74th minute Guaberto Burutzagi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Damian Paulin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpected shot in the 75th minute by Elias Ermengol got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Rolando Blasco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Santo Monte, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Santo Monte kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Esquiú AFC's Rolando Blasco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andres Innocenzio in the 93rd minute of play. 94 minutes had been played when some careless play by Esquiú AFC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Anselmo Beliran was slow to take the kick. During this time Rossi FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Santo Monte almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Esquiú AFC's Rolando Blasco did a great save. Santo Monte received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Rolando Blasco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Rossi FC had played much better football throughout.