League Play-Off

Salsipuedes
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Bernardo Solminihac started the match with the kick off. Ermegildo Massuh struck a weak shot in the 2nd minute. Enrique Poklepovic didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LECHERA FENIX. 6 minutes into the match, LECHERA FENIX's goalkeeper Burhan Okaner had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Darien Maffet. Enrique Poklepovic took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ermegildo Massuh, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 9 minutes into the match, LECHERA FENIX's Ermegildo Massuh sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Enrique Poklepovic narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When the match clock showed 11 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Bernardo Solminihac sped through Invalidos FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Enrique Poklepovic. When LECHERA FENIX's Bernardo Solminihac in 17 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Enrique Poklepovic guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. The supporters of LECHERA FENIX booed when Invalidos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yeray Warnes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Evelio Pérez hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. If Abraham Massuh had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 28th minute, Invalidos FC's Nazario Vela ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Burhan Okaner. Burhan Okaner yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. In the 34th minute, LECHERA FENIX's Vinicio Siredey seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Vinicio Siredey the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of LECHERA FENIX protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Vinicio Siredey had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Burhan Okaner had in the 36thth minute some difficulties stopping Angelo Guesalaga's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball The audience was convinced that Bernardo Solminihac's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Enrique Poklepovic was relentless in the 38th minute of the game. If Lois Massenlli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Enrique Poklepovic showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernardo Solminihac, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. After some careless play in the Invalidos FC defense, Lois Massenlli kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Enrique Poklepovic. The Invalidos FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Enrique Poklepovic should have stopped the shot. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Roberto Tellez was the one to do the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bernardo Solminihac got free with Enrique Poklepovic in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Bernardo Solminihac managed to get in a good position for a shot. LECHERA FENIX's supporters rose to their feet, but Bernardo Solminihac was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrique Poklepovic breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ermegildo Massuh sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Invalidos FC's Enrique Poklepovic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernardo Solminihac in the 62nd minute of play. In the 63rd match minute, LECHERA FENIX was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lois Massenlli to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, LECHERA FENIX's Abraham Massuh got a free kick in the 66th minute. 73 minutes in the game, Ermegildo Massuh fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Enrique Poklepovic having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Ermegildo Massuh managed to get in a good position for a shot. LECHERA FENIX's supporters rose to their feet, but Ermegildo Massuh was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Enrique Poklepovic breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 80 minutes, Lois Massenlli managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. LECHERA FENIX's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lois Massenlli was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roberto Tellez in the 82nd minute of play forced LECHERA FENIX's goalkeeper Burhan Okaner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 85 minutes into the game, LECHERA FENIX's Ermegildo Massuh nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Enrique Poklepovic made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. 88 minutes into the match, Invalidos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Bernardo Solminihac came free, but Enrique Poklepovic reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.