League Play-Off

Estadio Tapiche
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Misquihue's Xabier Larrañeta started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Tapiche FC's goalkeeper Flavio Orella, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Tapiche FC's Flavio Orella played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xabier Larrañeta in the 8th minute of play. Sandro Quiñones's late challenge caught a Tapiche FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sandro Quiñones helped the player get up and apologised. In the 24th minute, Sandro Quiñones hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Xavi Yanque had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Estevan Paniagua made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aurelius Sanfuentes in the 28th minute of play. 31 minutes into the match, Misquihue's Jonathan Botello sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Flavio Orella narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 33rd match minute, Tapiche FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hermenegildo Ackermann to maneuver through the defense. 34 minutes into the match, Tapiche FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jonathan Botello came free, but Flavio Orella reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Xabier Larrañeta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Simón Pakozdy charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Simón Pakozdy the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Simón Pakozdy hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aurelius Sanfuentes in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Estevan Paniagua prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jonathan Botello sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Tapiche FC's Aurelius Sanfuentes in the 48th minute got a chance for a shot 48th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Misquihue's goalie prevented a goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Hermenegildo Ackermann kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. A well-hit corner resulted in Feliciano Marull heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. The supporters of Tapiche FC booed when Misquihue was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juliano Allard didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aurelius Sanfuentes might have been able to make a better finish in the 61st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Estevan Paniagua. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Aurelius Sanfuentes ran back to his position shaking his head. A collision led to Tapiche FC getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Xavi Yanque hit a great ball. The supporters of Misquihue booed when Tapiche FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hermenegildo Ackermann didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jonathan Botello could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Flavio Orella made a huge save. In the 77th minute Misquihue were awarded a corner. Isaac Valenzuela went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Isaac Valenzuela got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Flavio Orella quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Xabier Larrañeta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 85 played minutes Tapiche FC got a freekick which was hit by Hermenegildo Ackermann. Sandro Quiñones sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 94th minute Xabier Larrañeta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Flavio Orella saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Misquihue walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.