League Play-Off

El Super Monumental
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Isidoro Darien took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 2nd minute, Ladislao Eutor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 4 minutes, Erubiel Sesuldo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Canque AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Erubiel Sesuldo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Isidoro Darien's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mariano Otsoa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 9 minutes, Alberto Eli took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Matías Vasconcelos to make any attempt to save it. 20 minutes into the game, Rafael Romildo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rivermanía FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Canque AFC the free kick. A collision led to Rivermanía FC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Rafael Romildo hit a great ball. 21 minutes into the game, Tomas Socorro cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Mariano Otsoa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 24 played minutes Canque AFC got a freekick which was hit by Isidoro Darien. Matías Vasconcelos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bartolo Gelmiro in the 25th minute of play. In the 28th match minute, Canque AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tomas Socorro to maneuver through the defense. Gogo Gines hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. Tomas Socorro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 37 minutes into the match, Erubiel Sesuldo notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Rivermanía FC's Mariano Otsoa. Mariano Otsoa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 41st match minute, Rivermanía FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Vidal to maneuver through the defense. In the 45th minute, Tomas Socorro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Teofilo Poncio to strike the kick off in the second half. A sloppy throw-in by Carlos Vidal in the 53rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Canque AFC's Gogo Gines. Israel Romelio's late challenge caught a Canque AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Israel Romelio helped the player get up and apologised. After 58 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Rivermanía FC! Erubiel Sesuldo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mariano Otsoa having to make a save. Leonides Orkatz kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. After 69 played minutes Canque AFC got a freekick which was hit by Isidoro Darien. 72 minutes into the match, Canque AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Teofilo Poncio came free, but Matías Vasconcelos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 77th minute, Sebastian Matai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alberto Eli charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alberto Eli the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Mariano Otsoa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isidoro Darien, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mariano Otsoa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomas Socorro, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. After 88 played minutes Rivermanía FC got a freekick which was hit by Alberto Eli. A collision led to Canque AFC getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Tomas Socorro hit a great ball. Ezequiel Xacintu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Matías Vasconcelos having to interfere. Isidoro Darien recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tomas Socorro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Canque AFC were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Rivermanía FC's much stronger midfield.