League Play-Off

Pachano
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Xilo Guia took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Balsa's Freddy Jado got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Xilo Guia who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 4thth minute tested the skills of Timoteo Hebia when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The Pachano FC fans' excitement grew in the 4th match minute when Pachano FC's Xilo Guia looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Timoteo Hebia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rene Hinojos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 9th minute, Xilo Guia made a precise shot to the right of Timoteo Hebia. Balsa's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Mateo Trifol hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Xilo Guia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Timoteo Hebia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Pachano FC's zone, Gian-Carlo Andaltia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Machado Merodo came out of the goal and Gian-Carlo Andaltia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 28 minutes into the game, Luis-Antonio Escarraz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pachano FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Balsa the free kick. The supporters of Balsa booed when Pachano FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luis-Antonio Escarraz didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 29th minute of the match Venceslas Ocouto sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Machado Merodo skillfully saved the ball. Machado Merodo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gian-Carlo Andaltia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 38 in the game by Xilo Guia from a close distance when the talented Timoteo Hebia managed to make a qualified save. Balsa's players were relieved. Timoteo Hebia made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Xilo Guia sent off a good shot on target. After a defensive mix-up in Pachano FC's zone, Freddy Jado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Machado Merodo came out of the goal and Freddy Jado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 48th minute, Gian-Carlo Andaltia 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. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Robin Antecha to make the kick off. After having played for 56 minutes, Rene Hinojos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pachano FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rene Hinojos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 56th minute, Xilo Guia made a precise shot to the right of Timoteo Hebia. Balsa's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. In the 67thth minute of the game Xilo Guia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Balsa's Timoteo Hebia was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Klimovich Pozuelos fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Balsa's protests and gave Klimovich Pozuelos a yellow card for diving instead. Klimovich Pozuelos kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. When Pachano FC's Xilo Guia in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Balsa's goalie prevented a goal. In the 72nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Balsa's goalkeeper Timoteo Hebia, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Timoteo Hebia didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Virgilio Eijo went, in the 73rd minute, to the upper right corner, 4-0 was the resulting score. Ysidro Aguillar kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Machado Merodo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robin Antecha, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. If Gian-Carlo Andaltia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pachano FC's Luis-Antonio Escarraz got his second yellow card of the match in the 87th minute. The referee ordered Luis-Antonio Escarraz off the ground. After a rather tough play, Pachano FC's Luis-Antonio Escarraz got a free kick in the 88th minute. There was no doubt that Pachano FC were the better team. Pachano FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.