League Play-Off

Anaco
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hitz Junco kicked off to start the match. 2 minutes into the game, Reynaldo Reyo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Anaco's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Guaranoco FC the free kick. Reynaldo Reyo hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. Xian Arriano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sergio Fabeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. In the 6th match minute, Guaranoco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hitz Junco to maneuver through the defense. In the 10th match minute, Guaranoco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rodney Juarez to maneuver through the defense. In the 11th minute, Guaranoco FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Gregory Devesa fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 16th match minute, Guaranoco FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benvido Olozagoitia to maneuver through the defense. Leocadio Espantoso made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Reynaldo Reyo sent off a good shot on target. Anaco's Xian Arriano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hitz Junco in the 22nd minute of play. 24 minutes into the match, Anaco's goal looked a bit too open when Sergio Fabeiro came free, but Xian Arriano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Hitz Junco's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Xian Arriano was relentless in the 36th minute of the game. After 37 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Anaco! In the 40th minute there was a penalty for Guaranoco FC. Tadeo Estela stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Xian Arriano. 0-1. With a little luck, Guaranoco FC's Leocadio Espantoso got control of the ball when Menendo Somellera tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Gregory Devesa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gregory Devesa was the one to do the kick off. Menendo Somellera recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rodney Juarez kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. In the 56th minute of the match Anaco got a corner. Guaranoco FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Urbano Serna ran over to the corner to take the kick. 60 minutes into the match, Anaco's goalkeeper Xian Arriano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sergio Fabeiro. Sergio Fabeiro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Xian Arriano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. Sergio Fabeiro struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Xian Arriano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Guaranoco FC. A hard shot 79 in the game by Sergio Fabeiro from a close distance when the talented Xian Arriano managed to make a qualified save. Anaco's players were relieved. Gregory Devesa's late challenge caught a Guaranoco FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gregory Devesa helped the player get up and apologised. Gregory Devesa kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. During the 86th minute of the match Gregory Devesa completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Gregory Devesa a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 87 played minutes Anaco got a freekick which was hit by Gregory Devesa. Sergio Fabeiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xian Arriano having to interfere. After 95 minutes, Laurendi Barruso mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Anaco and the Guaranoco FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Laurendi Barruso kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. 96 minutes into the match, Anaco's goal looked a bit too open when Hitz Junco came free, but Xian Arriano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.