League Play-Off

Rodrigo Paz Delgado
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Luzuriaga Torroba made the kick off which started today's match. In the last second Pancho Ilarraz throw himself and got hold of the ball when Villegas Artigue in the 11thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Stacio Abar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xinaro Bachiller having to interfere. Luis Somoza charged in rather forcefully in the 14th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luis Somoza the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, LIGA DE QUITO's Luis Somoza got a free kick in the 15th minute. In the 17th minute of the match, Freddy Miralles got a very nice opportunity to score, but Pancho Ilarraz was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 20 minutes into the match, Corales FC's goal looked a bit too open when Villegas Artigue came free, but Pancho Ilarraz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 25th match minute, LIGA DE QUITO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabio Bara to maneuver through the defense. Villegas Artigue hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Stacio Abar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Xinaro Bachiller tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Xinaro Bachiller took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luzuriaga Torroba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 42 minutes, Stacio Abar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Corales FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Stacio Abar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luzuriaga Torroba fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xinaro Bachiller having to interfere. 45 minutes into the game, Cevallos Carbonell was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. LIGA DE QUITO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Corales FC the free kick. After 45 played minutes LIGA DE QUITO got a freekick which was hit by Cevallos Carbonell. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Freddy Miralles was the one to do the kick off. Luzuriaga Torroba received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Xinaro Bachiller tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Stacio Abar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xinaro Bachiller having to interfere. After 58 minutes, Denis Aparicio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Corales FC and the LIGA DE QUITO players grew even worse after the yellow card. 60 minutes into the game, George Barcenilla was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Corales FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave LIGA DE QUITO the free kick. After a rather tough play, Corales FC's George Barcenilla got a free kick in the 60th minute. A collision led to Corales FC getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Checa Sarandeses hit a great ball. In the 67th match minute, Corales FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Checa Sarandeses to maneuver through the defense. Corales FC's Pancho Ilarraz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rene Sorrarain in the 71st minute of play. Stacio Abar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xinaro Bachiller having to interfere. After having played for 79 minutes, Freddy Miralles managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. LIGA DE QUITO's supporters crossed their fingers, but Freddy Miralles was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Freddy Miralles managed to get in a good position for a shot. LIGA DE QUITO's supporters rose to their feet, but Freddy Miralles was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pancho Ilarraz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 84 minutes in the game, Luzuriaga Torroba fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Xinaro Bachiller having to interfere. Luzuriaga Torroba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Freddy Miralles 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 Luzuriaga Torroba had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Stacio Abar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Xinaro Bachiller made a huge save. Despite being the better team, Corales FC failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.