League Play-Off

Celen
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Vera Badas kicked off to start the match. Xalbador Ibero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joel Ledo having to interfere. In the 7th minute, Zilar Aquino made a precise shot to the right of Salomon Mata. Calabi FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. After 10 played minutes Calabi FC got a freekick which was hit by Veremundo Parandones. Ulizes Grado, 11 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. UD Celen's Joel Ledo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Intriago Antigua in the 12th minute of play. When Hernan Escalzo fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored UD Celen's protests and gave Hernan Escalzo a yellow card for diving instead. After 20 played minutes UD Celen got a freekick which was hit by Hernan Escalzo. In the 21st minute of the match Veremundo Parandones shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Joel Ledo showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. If Xalbador Ibero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Joel Ledo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Intriago Antigua, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Intriago Antigua fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joel Ledo having to interfere. The supporters of Calabi FC booed when UD Celen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hernan Escalzo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Xalbador Ibero struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Joel Ledo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Calabi FC. When Calabi FC's Xalbador Ibero in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye UD Celen's goalie prevented a goal. Vicente Taladriz hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

In the 57th minute, Zilar Aquino got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 59 minutes into the game, Calabi FC's Xalbador Ibero nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Joel Ledo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 64th minute, Xalbador Ibero ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Joel Ledo was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. 67 minutes into the game, Hidalgo Cosio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Calabi FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave UD Celen the free kick. Hidalgo Cosio hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vera Badas in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Salomon Mata saved Calabi FC from getting behind. In the 75th minute, Xalbador Ibero made a precise shot to the right of Joel Ledo. UD Celen's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 82nd minute of the game. One of UD Celen:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Calabi FC:s goal. Veremundo Parandones walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Joel Ledo made a fantastic save in the 86th minute, when Xalbador Ibero sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, UD Celen's Vicente Taladriz got a free kick in the 87th minute. If Xalbador Ibero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Intriago Antigua had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Calabi FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.