League Play-Off

Turagua
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Xuoco Villasinda made the kick off which started today's match. Luke Cocolina hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. Xuoco Villasinda fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ladio Benagassi having to interfere. Lechosal's Ladio Benagassi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xuoco Villasinda in the 10th minute of play. Lando Montealegre hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. After recieving a nice pass, Lechosal's James Acedo tried to score from far away in the 16th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Yoel Bardece took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Perpinya Valero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Oxarra Criado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Yoel Bardece took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Perpinya Valero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Perpinya Valero struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Yoel Bardece didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lechosal. Xuoco Villasinda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Oxarra Criado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ladio Benagassi having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Lechosal's zone, Oxarra Criado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ladio Benagassi came out of the goal and Oxarra Criado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 39 minutes into the match, Turagua FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gregory Gerica came free, but Yoel Bardece reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 41st minute, James Acedo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 42 minutes, Padro Fontarigo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Turagua FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Padro Fontarigo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Cordarin Pascua took the ball and in the 51 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ladio Benagassi. Ladio Benagassi dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xuoco Villasinda in the 56th minute of play forced Lechosal's goalkeeper Ladio Benagassi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Oxarra Criado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 62 minutes, Oxarra Criado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Turagua FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Oxarra Criado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Lechosal getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Evaristo Nunez hit a great ball. Ladio Benagassi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xuoco Villasinda, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Lechosal's Ladio Benagassi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xuoco Villasinda in the 66th minute of play. 67 minutes into the match, Turagua FC's goalkeeper Yoel Bardece had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Perpinya Valero. Albano Ayarza charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Albano Ayarza the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 71 played minutes Lechosal got a freekick which was hit by Albano Ayarza. After having played for 72 minutes, Oxarra Criado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Turagua FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Oxarra Criado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 75th match minute, Lechosal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pere Martino to maneuver through the defense. With 79 minutes on the clock, Montrelle Larramendi commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Yoel Bardece made a fantastic save in the 88th minute, when Perpinya Valero sent off a good shot on target. Gregory Gerica sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ladio Benagassi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oxarra Criado in the 96th minute of the match.