League Play-Off

Estadio Laprida
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Rogelio Oinaz started the match with the kick off. After 2 played minutes Laprida FC got a freekick which was hit by Higinio Hever. In the 4th match minute, Leo Messi F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pascual Cedro to maneuver through the defense. Sergiu Prelipceanu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mateo Urtzi in the 5th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zachariasz Czempa in the 8th minute of play forced Laprida FC's goalkeeper Domingos Abecia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Leo Messi F.C's Zachariasz Czempa in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Laprida FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 13th minute of the match Pascual Cedro shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Domingos Abecia showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Mateo Urtzi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sergiu Prelipceanu having to interfere. In the 25th match minute, Leo Messi F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Merexildo to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zachariasz Czempa in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Domingos Abecia saved Laprida FC from getting behind. Leo Messi F.C's Zachariasz Czempa got a good chance for a goal in the 37th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Zachariasz Czempa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Zachariasz Czempa to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Bonifacio Orlo had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. Candido Ranolfo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Angelo Aguilera charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Angelo Aguilera the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 57 played minutes Leo Messi F.C got a freekick which was hit by Angelo Aguilera. In the 61st minute, Candido Ranolfo 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. Sergiu Prelipceanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mateo Urtzi in the 67th minute of the match. Sergiu Prelipceanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rogelio Oinaz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Leo Messi F.C booed when Laprida FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hugo Garci didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mateo Urtzi took the ball and in the 84 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sergiu Prelipceanu. Sergiu Prelipceanu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Hugo Garci kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Eustacio Caton was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 89th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. A collision led to Laprida FC getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Andres Franco hit a great ball. If Eugenio Christobal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Leo Messi F.C getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Angelo Aguilera hit a great ball. The supporters of Leo Messi F.C booed when Laprida FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patricio Presebal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Laprida FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Leo Messi F.C for a fine match.