League Play-Off

Manigua
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Odon Cordal started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Odon Cordal kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. When Odon Cordal came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Manigua FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Odon Cordal couldn't finish the play. 11 minutes had been played when some careless play by Quinchas's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gaufred Pavolleta was slow to take the kick. During this time Manigua FC's players had a chance to rest. Berbiz Laureano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zayvius Palanca in the 13th minute of the match. Berbiz Laureano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Euloxu Recemill, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 29th minute, Marcelo Bucaran hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Euloxu Recemill recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Zayvius Palanca kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Odon Cordal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Manigua FC getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Marcelo Bucaran hit a great ball. Florinio Claveria took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Odon Cordal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cruz Regaña made a kick off. When Manigua FC's Odon Cordal in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Quinchas's goalie prevented a goal. Euloxu Recemill sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Xesus Valtierra had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Berbiz Laureano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cruz Regaña, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xesus Valtierra in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Florinio Claveria saved Quinchas from getting behind. Odon Cordal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Florinio Claveria tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xesus Valtierra in the 73rd minute of play forced Quinchas's goalkeeper Florinio Claveria to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Berbiz Laureano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cruz Regaña, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Quinchas's zone, Xesus Valtierra stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Florinio Claveria came out of the goal and Xesus Valtierra tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 79th minute, Euloxu Recemill hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Odon Cordal's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Florinio Claveria was relentless in the 81st minute of the game. Manigua FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 82nd minute, when Cruz Regaña scored to the left of an out of position Berbiz Laureano, making the score, 0-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Odon Cordal managed to get in a good position for a shot. Manigua FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Odon Cordal was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Florinio Claveria breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcelo Bucaran in the 89th minute of play forced Quinchas's goalkeeper Florinio Claveria to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Euloxu Recemill received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Berbiz Laureano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Quinchas players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.