League Play-Off

Estadio Goni
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. Daniel Jate started the match with the kick off. Zayvion Lerdo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gauargi Basabe in the 3rd minute of play. Gero Pages charged in rather forcefully in the 4th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gero Pages the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 4th match minute, Libertad was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gero Pages to maneuver through the defense. 6 minutes into the game, Goni's Gauargi Basabe nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zayvion Lerdo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Zayvion Lerdo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Daniel Jate's shot from short distance in the 9th minute. Gauargi Basabe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Zayvion Lerdo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Libertad booed when Goni was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Peter Abeyta didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jorge Lampez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gero Pages in the 20th minute of play. Goni's Jorge Lampez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gero Pages in the 23rd minute of play. Gauargi Basabe's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 24thth minute, Zayvion Lerdo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Daniel Jate managed to get in a good position for a shot. Goni's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Jate was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zayvion Lerdo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Daniel Jate who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 30thth minute tested the skills of Zayvion Lerdo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Goni's Claris Montaño got a free kick in the 31st minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gauargi Basabe in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zayvion Lerdo saved Libertad from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Goni's zone, Gero Pages stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jorge Lampez came out of the goal and Gero Pages tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Libertad's Zayvion Lerdo got control of the ball when Gauargi Basabe tried to sneak it across the goal line.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gero Pages to strike the kick off in the second half. Gauargi Basabe recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Daniel Jate scored 3-0 in the 70th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Zayvion Lerdo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Goni's Daniel Jate in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Libertad's goalie prevented a goal. Gauargi Basabe blasted a shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Zayvion Lerdo having to make a save. Gauargi Basabe blasted a shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Zayvion Lerdo having to make a save. If Daniel Jate had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 86th minute, Gauargi Basabe made a precise shot to the right of Zayvion Lerdo. Libertad's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. Gero Pages recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.