League Play-Off

El Templo del Futbol
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. Gualterio Semeno started the match with the kick off. In the 3rd minute, Nereo Oidor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 7th match minute, Katmandú was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Chinto to maneuver through the defense. After a long run with the ball, Epifanio Firme did a trick in the 9th minute in front of Katmandú's goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 1-0. An impressive performance by Magia Rusa F.C's Epifanio Firme! The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Americo Sidro during the 14th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 15th match minute, Magia Rusa F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Americo Sidro to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gualterio Semeno in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Edgard Sol saved Katmandú from getting behind. A collision led to Magia Rusa F.C getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Americo Sidro hit a great ball. In the 22nd minute, Agustin Paez made a precise shot to the right of Karol Walicki. Magia Rusa F.C's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. After a rather tough play, Katmandú's Daniel Chinto got a free kick in the 25th minute. In the 27th minute Gualterio Semeno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edgard Sol saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Magia Rusa F.C booed when Katmandú was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Godofredo Frantzes didn't get a good kick on the ball. 33 minutes into the game, Agustin Paez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Katmandú's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Magia Rusa F.C the free kick. Agustin Paez hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. Amador Maule got a throw-in 34 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Jonathan Manilan. In the 35th match minute, Magia Rusa F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorne Fouquet to maneuver through the defense. Gualterio Semeno in the 42ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Edgard Sol, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 42 minutes into the game, Arnoldo Salbatore was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Katmandú's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Magia Rusa F.C the free kick. Magia Rusa F.C made a substitution. Teobaldo Pancho replaced Epifanio Firme. The supporters of Magia Rusa F.C booed when Katmandú was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arnoldo Salbatore didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 45th minute of the game Amador Maule made a throw-in which Jonathan Manilan played forward. Magia Rusa F.C's Karol Walicki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Agustin Paez in the 48th minute of play. 48 minutes into the match, Agustin Paez had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Karol Walicki. Magia Rusa F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Agustin Paez was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Agustin Paez was the one to do the kick off. If Jonathan Manilan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Karol Walicki made a fantastic save in the 62nd minute, when Godofredo Frantzes sent off a good shot on target. Agustin Paez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Katmandú's Edgard Sol played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gualterio Semeno in the 73rd minute of play. Elvio Quintin's late challenge caught a Magia Rusa F.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Elvio Quintin helped the player get up and apologised. Raul Ponce hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. In the 89th minute Gualterio Semeno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edgard Sol saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Katmandú walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.