League Play-Off

Americana
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Caupolicán Ferari got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Caupolicán Ferari in the 4th minute of play forced Americana FC's goalkeeper Yoel Ahrens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 10thth minute of the game Eustaquio Bolton who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Americana FC's Yoel Ahrens was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Higuerta FC's Filiberto Masuelas got a free kick in the 12th minute. Jerardo Olasagutia made a fantastic save in the 13th minute, when Alex Barrera sent off a good shot on target. The crowd rose to their feet as Americana FC's Reyes Cuellar slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jerardo Olasagutia. That made the score 1-0 after 15 minutes of play. When Higuerta FC's Eustaquio Bolton in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Americana FC's goalie prevented a goal. Jerardo Olasagutia was out of position in the 25 minute of play, and Alex Barrera capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Alex Barrera really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. After having played for 33 minutes, Eustaquio Bolton managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Higuerta FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eustaquio Bolton was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Caupolicán Ferari sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 38th minute, Reyes Cuellar 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. After a defensive mix-up in Higuerta FC's zone, Alex Barrera stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jerardo Olasagutia came out of the goal and Alex Barrera tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jerardo Olasagutia made a fantastic save in the 44th minute, when Alex Barrera sent off a good shot on target. After having played for 48 minutes, Caupolicán Ferari managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Higuerta FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Caupolicán Ferari was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Reyes Cuellar to make the kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Americana FC's goalkeeper Yoel Ahrens had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eustaquio Bolton. After 59 played minutes Higuerta FC got a freekick which was hit by Caupolicán Ferari. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Barrera in the 62nd minute of play forced Higuerta FC's goalkeeper Jerardo Olasagutia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 68 minutes into the match, Americana FC's goalkeeper Yoel Ahrens had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eustaquio Bolton. Caupolicán Ferari struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Yoel Ahrens didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Higuerta FC. When Higuerta FC's Caupolicán Ferari in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Americana FC's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Reyes Cuellar in the 77th minute of play forced Higuerta FC's goalkeeper Jerardo Olasagutia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Higuerta FC's Caupolicán Ferari got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 92 played minutes, Higuerta FC's Esteban Ocon shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Yoel Ahrens came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Higuerta FC reached it. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Alex Barrera managed to get in a good position for a shot. Americana FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alex Barrera was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jerardo Olasagutia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Reyes Cuellar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jerardo Olasagutia having to interfere. Americana FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.