League Play-Off

Estadio Milagro
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Rodolfo Yarritu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rodolfo Ceron in the 8th minute of play. If Rodolfo Ceron had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. José-Francisco Raimundo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rodolfo Yarritu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rodolfo Ceron's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. After 15 played minutes Panki got a freekick which was hit by Wilson Samamies. 18 minutes into the match, Panki's goal looked a bit too open when Zavior Hoyos came free, but Morales Reizabal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Calle Moxi kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Milagro SC's Zavior Hoyos got a good chance for a goal in the 19th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Xavieon Guiu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Milagro SC's zone, Rodolfo Ceron stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rodolfo Yarritu came out of the goal and Rodolfo Ceron tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 33rd minute of the match Ruben Terroba shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Morales Reizabal showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Rodolfo Ceron took the ball and in the 35 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rodolfo Yarritu. Rodolfo Yarritu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. If Rodolfo Ceron had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Milagro SC's Casado Alcazar got a free kick in the 46th minute. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rodolfo Ceron made a kick off. In the 56th minute, Zavior Hoyos ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Morales Reizabal was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Casado Alcazar hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rodolfo Ceron in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rodolfo Yarritu saved Milagro SC from getting behind. Morales Reizabal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zavior Hoyos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Milagro SC's Xavieon Guiu got a good chance for a goal in the 67th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Zavior Hoyos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Zavior Hoyos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Morales Reizabal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 75th match minute, Panki was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Calle Moxi to maneuver through the defense. In the 76th minute of the match Francisco Neira sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Morales Reizabal skillfully saved the ball. The supporters of Milagro SC booed when Panki was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chiriboga Abar didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Zavior Hoyos came up free with the goalie in the 81st minute, the Milagro SC 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 Zavior Hoyos couldn't finish the play. When José-Francisco Raimundo fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Panki's protests and gave José-Francisco Raimundo a yellow card for diving instead. José-Francisco Raimundo kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Morales Reizabal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xavieon Guiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. José-Francisco Raimundo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rodolfo Yarritu having to interfere. In the 90th minute Zavior Hoyos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Morales Reizabal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 93 minutes into the match, José-Francisco Raimundo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rodolfo Yarritu. Milagro SC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that José-Francisco Raimundo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. If Rodolfo Ceron had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Panki had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.