League Play-Off

Tancipay
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Tancipay FC's Isadore Betolaza 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 7th minute Danilo Lagunez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucas Estramiana saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lucas Estramiana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martino Losado in the 8th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martino Losado in the 12th minute of play forced Tancipay FC's goalkeeper Lucas Estramiana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Danilo Lagunez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Guacujua FC's Danilo Lagunez got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Ubaldo Orgaz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tancipay FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ubaldo Orgaz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bartuelo Fontoya breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Guacujua FC getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Todor Sampayo hit a great ball. Tancipay FC were awarded a corner in the 25th minute after Guacujua FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tajo Coria took the corner. Bartuelo Fontoya was out of position in the 26 minute of play, and Isadore Betolaza capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Isadore Betolaza really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. After a defensive mix-up in Guacujua FC's zone, Ubaldo Orgaz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bartuelo Fontoya came out of the goal and Ubaldo Orgaz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lucas Estramiana took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martino Losado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Martino Losado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lucas Estramiana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Danilo Lagunez, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martino Losado in the 43rd minute of play forced Tancipay FC's goalkeeper Lucas Estramiana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lucas Estramiana took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Danilo Lagunez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Martino Losado to strike the kick off in the second half. Isadore Betolaza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bartuelo Fontoya having to interfere. 54 minutes into the match, Ubaldo Orgaz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bartuelo Fontoya. Guacujua FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ubaldo Orgaz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Martino Losado in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lucas Estramiana prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Danilo Lagunez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Lucas Estramiana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 70th minute Isadore Betolaza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bartuelo Fontoya saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Tancipay FC booed when Guacujua FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rio Bollo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After taking down the ball on Tancipay FC's corner Tajo Coria fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Bartuelo Fontoya quite easily take care of the ball. 80 minutes into the match, Tancipay FC's Isadore Betolaza sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Bartuelo Fontoya narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Danilo Lagunez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lucas Estramiana read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isadore Betolaza in the 95th minute of play forced Guacujua FC's goalkeeper Bartuelo Fontoya to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Tancipay FC had won after a very even match.