League Play-Off

Juan Gilberto Funes
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Xayvion Artechevezuen made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute, Sagrario Neli made a precise shot to the right of Maule Egaña. ONCE AZUL FDC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. The supporters of ONCE AZUL FDC booed when Planta FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tebaldo Chartuni didn't get a good kick on the ball. Maule Egaña took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sagrario Neli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in ONCE AZUL FDC's zone, Sagrario Neli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Maule Egaña came out of the goal and Sagrario Neli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 17th match minute, Planta FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ambrosio Somellero to maneuver through the defense. Tab Limiñana received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Honorio Bocaran tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 25thth minute of the game Xayvion Artechevezuen who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ONCE AZUL FDC's Maule Egaña was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Nataniel Retana fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ONCE AZUL FDC's protests and gave Nataniel Retana a yellow card for diving instead. Nataniel Retana kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. Sagrario Neli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Maule Egaña showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Xayvion Artechevezuen in the 32nd minute of the match. In the 33rd match minute, ONCE AZUL FDC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Endura Godos to maneuver through the defense. If Suero Galiana had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sagrario Neli 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. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tab Limiñana was the one to do the kick off. A hard, long distance shot from Suero Galiana flew over the goal. Sagrario Neli kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Endura Godos in the 58th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Honorio Bocaran saved Planta FC from getting behind. Maule Egaña was a little too slow when Xayvion Artechevezuen got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 60th minute. The score was now 0-3. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xayvion Artechevezuen in the 65th minute of play forced ONCE AZUL FDC's goalkeeper Maule Egaña to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 67th minute, Rius Casquete hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Tab Limiñana, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 70 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Honorio Bocaran was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Evis Fierro managed to get in a good position for a shot. ONCE AZUL FDC's supporters rose to their feet, but Evis Fierro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Honorio Bocaran breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Maule Egaña took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xayvion Artechevezuen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, ONCE AZUL FDC's Feliberto Cao got a free kick in the 76th minute. Maule Egaña was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Xayvion Artechevezuen showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-4 in the 80 minute of play. Tab Limiñana received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Honorio Bocaran tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Xayvion Artechevezuen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Maule Egaña read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 94th minute of play. When the final whistle sounded Planta FC left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than ONCE AZUL FDC.