League Play-Off

Ceibalito
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Ciriaco Pes started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Barker AFC's Clemente Baristo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gerardo Romero in the 5th minute of play. Clemente Baristo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Adriana Santo in the 6th minute. 8 minutes into the game, Vicente Lluciano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Barker AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ceibalito the free kick. After a rather tough play, Barker AFC's Vicente Lluciano got a free kick in the 8th minute. Gerardo Romero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Clemente Baristo having to interfere. Ciriaco Pes struck a weak shot in the 13th minute. Cristobal Barto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Barker AFC. Gerardo Romero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Clemente Baristo having to interfere. Ciriaco Pes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Clemente Baristo didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Adriana Santo went, in the 23rd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Barker AFC's Clemente Baristo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 27th minute of the match, managed to save Barker AFC from getting a goal against them. 33 minutes into the game, Froilan Rioja was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ceibalito's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Barker AFC the free kick. The supporters of Barker AFC booed when Ceibalito was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Froilan Rioja didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ciriaco Pes in the 35th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristobal Barto saved Ceibalito from getting behind. A collision led to Ceibalito getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Romulo Karmel hit a great ball. Clemente Baristo made a fantastic save in the 39th minute, when Adriana Santo sent off a good shot on target. After 43 played minutes Barker AFC got a freekick which was hit by Inocencio Porfirio. 49 minutes into the match, Barker AFC's goalkeeper Clemente Baristo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Adriana Santo.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gerardo Romero to make the kick off. After a rather tough play, Barker AFC's Genaro Berart got a free kick in the 52nd minute. Gerardo Romero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Clemente Baristo having to interfere. After having played for 57 minutes, Gerardo Romero managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ceibalito's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gerardo Romero was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Clemente Baristo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Froilan Rioja in the 65th minute of play. Gerardo Romero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 70 minutes into the match, Ciriaco Pes notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Ceibalito's Cristobal Barto. Cristobal Barto was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Clemente Baristo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gerardo Romero in the 80th minute of play. After 82 played minutes Ceibalito got a freekick which was hit by Albano Servando. After a defensive mix-up in Barker AFC's zone, Gerardo Romero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Clemente Baristo came out of the goal and Gerardo Romero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Gregorio Santio fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ceibalito's protests and gave Gregorio Santio a yellow card for diving instead. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 91st minute of the game. One of Ceibalito:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Barker AFC:s goal. Vicente Lluciano walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. The audience was convinced that Gerardo Romero's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Clemente Baristo was relentless in the 94th minute of the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gerardo Romero during the 96th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.