League Play-Off

Estadio Chilcas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Eugenio Abechuco took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a defensive mix-up in FRANCO FC's zone, Damian Hartz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Leonardo Barbosa came out of the goal and Damian Hartz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 4th minute, Amadeo Ostadar ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Leonardo Barbosa was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. After a rather tough play, Usno FC's Jacinto Celipe got a free kick in the 8th minute. In the 14th minute of the match, Eugenio Abechuco got a very nice opportunity to score, but Carmelo James was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 15th minute, Hermengildo Arano made a precise shot to the right of Leonardo Barbosa. FRANCO FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Eugenio Abechuco who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 19thth minute tested the skills of Carmelo James when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 21st minute, Damian Hartz 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. In the 22ndth minute of the game Celso Silvino who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Usno FC's Carmelo James was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 24 minutes into the match, Eugenio Abechuco notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Usno FC's Carmelo James. Carmelo James was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With an all-out effort, FRANCO FC's Carmelo James threw himself towards the right post 28 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Celso Silvino, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 29th minute, Damian Hartz made a precise shot to the right of Leonardo Barbosa. FRANCO FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidoro Gombal in the 37th minute of play forced Usno FC's goalkeeper Carmelo James to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rigoberto Oto was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 47 minutes into the match. Leonardo Barbosa had in the 49thth minute some difficulties stopping Eliseo Quirce's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 49th minute, Eliseo Quirce made a precise shot to the right of Leonardo Barbosa. FRANCO FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-4. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

59 minutes into the match, FRANCO FC's goalkeeper Leonardo Barbosa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Saul Frans. Eugenio Abechuco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Carmelo James tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hermengildo Arano kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Maximino Etxahun struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Carmelo James didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FRANCO FC. Severino Hori charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Severino Hori the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 75 played minutes Usno FC got a freekick which was hit by Severino Hori. In the 81st match minute, Usno FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hermengildo Arano to maneuver through the defense. In the 84th minute Juan Beturian shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carmelo James saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A well-hit corner resulted in Flavio Gelacio heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Leonardo Barbosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hermengildo Arano in the 88th minute of play. Hermengildo Arano's late challenge caught a FRANCO FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hermengildo Arano helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of FRANCO FC booed when Usno FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hermengildo Arano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Saul Frans kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Isidoro Gombal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eugenio Abechuco recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 97th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.