League Play-Off

Estadio Chapeguaico
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Alejandro Casanoves started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute, Demetrio Izana hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rodney Burset took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Delgado Berzosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Cabuyal SC's Segundo Cardiel in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye UD Chapeguaico's goalie prevented a goal. 15 minutes into the match, Cabuyal SC's goal looked a bit too open when Alejandro Casanoves came free, but Rodney Burset reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 16 minutes into the match, Cabuyal SC's goalkeeper Rodney Burset had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Delgado Berzosa. In the 17th match minute, Cabuyal SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Xamin Muñio to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alejandro Casanoves in the 21st minute of play forced Cabuyal SC's goalkeeper Rodney Burset to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Edgardo Cañada fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Clemente Onterino having to interfere. When Santos Dehesa fell near the penalty area in the 29th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cabuyal SC's protests and gave Santos Dehesa a yellow card for diving instead. After 28 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Cabuyal SC! An unexpectedly hard shot by Alejandro Casanoves in the 35th minute of play forced Cabuyal SC's goalkeeper Rodney Burset to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of UD Chapeguaico booed when Cabuyal SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wilfredo Pelaez didn't get a good kick on the ball. 39 minutes into the game, Ubendu Lluberas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. UD Chapeguaico's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cabuyal SC the free kick. If Edgardo Cañada had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 45th minute, Demetrio Izana hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Segundo Cardiel to make the kick off. When Delgado Berzosa came up free with the goalie in the 57th minute, the UD Chapeguaico 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 Delgado Berzosa couldn't finish the play. When Alejandro Casanoves came up free with the goalie in the 58th minute, the UD Chapeguaico 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 Alejandro Casanoves couldn't finish the play. In the 60th minute Delgado Berzosa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodney Burset saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, UD Chapeguaico's Patricio Hortega got a free kick in the 68th minute. In the 69th minute Espínola Blanco saw that he had a good position to shoot and he shot a long ball on target, but the ball went just outside the left post. In the 70th match minute, UD Chapeguaico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pico Abeijon to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 71 minutes, Segundo Cardiel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cabuyal SC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Segundo Cardiel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 73 minutes, Delgado Berzosa made it 3-1 with a short kick to the right side. Cabuyal SC's Rodney Burset tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. A collision led to Cabuyal SC getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Wilfredo Pelaez hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Delgado Berzosa in the 94th minute of play forced Cabuyal SC's goalkeeper Rodney Burset to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Demetrio Izana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Cabuyal SC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.