League Play-Off

Lorenzo Arandilla
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Zeledon Giraldo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Domingo Peru made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jesus Isidor in the 5th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tiburcio Bertran during the 6th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 6th match minute, Brown de Adrogué was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tiburcio Bertran to maneuver through the defense. Jesus Isidor fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Domingo Peru having to interfere. In the 11th minute, Brown de Adrogué's Anselmo Calixto ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Gonzalo Frasco. Gonzalo Frasco yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Gonzalo Frasco made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Zeledon Giraldo sent off a good shot on target. Anselmo Calixto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Donato Patxi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 26 minutes into the match, Brown de Adrogué's goal looked a bit too open when Edgard Orlanda came free, but Domingo Peru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 33 played minutes Brown de Adrogué got a freekick which was hit by Flavio Ostargi. Domingo Peru showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgard Orlanda in the 38th minute of the match. Jesus Isidor fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Domingo Peru having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

With an all-out effort, Yuto's Domingo Peru threw himself towards the right post 52 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Silvestre Lekubegi, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. When Brown de Adrogué's Anselmo Calixto in the 55th minute got a chance for a shot 55th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Yuto's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Edgard Orlanda managed to get in a good position for a shot. Yuto's supporters rose to their feet, but Edgard Orlanda was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Domingo Peru breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Edgard Orlanda could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Domingo Peru made a huge save. After 70 played minutes Brown de Adrogué got a freekick which was hit by Donato Patxi. Silvestre Lekubegi hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. In the 73rd minute of the match Bernardino Argenis shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gonzalo Frasco showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cesar Patxi during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Brown de Adrogué booed when Yuto was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cesar Patxi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zeledon Giraldo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gonzalo Frasco having to interfere. Donato Patxi charged in rather forcefully in the 90th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Donato Patxi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Brown de Adrogué getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Donato Patxi hit a great ball. When Bernardino Argenis fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Brown de Adrogué's protests and gave Bernardino Argenis a yellow card for diving instead. After 93 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Brown de Adrogué! The referee gave Yuto a penalty, 95 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Romulo Nerio, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Brown de Adrogué's Domingo Peru. 1-1. When Jesus Isidor came up free with the goalie in the 98th minute, the Yuto fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jesus Isidor couldn't finish the play. 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.