League Play-Off

EL MATADERO STADIUM
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ascencio Michel made the kick off which started today's match. After 3 played minutes One Piece got a freekick which was hit by Xinaro Silguero. DARKNESS's Blandón Perero got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Garcés Celis in the 8th minute of play forced One Piece's goalkeeper Lucio Mina to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Blandón Perero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. DARKNESS's Blandón Perero got a good chance for a goal in the 17th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of DARKNESS booed when One Piece was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Xinaro Silguero didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 25th minute of the match Marcelo Autran sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Lucio Mina skillfully saved the ball. If Blandón Perero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Garcés Celis came up free with the goalie in the 28th minute, the DARKNESS 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 Garcés Celis couldn't finish the play. After 30 played minutes One Piece got a freekick which was hit by Xamin Oñiderra. Lucio Mina showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Garcés Celis in the 31st minute of the match. Ascencio Michel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 39 minutes into the game, Lopez Bierna cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Delgado Ruescas was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 46 minutes into the match, One Piece's goalkeeper Lucio Mina had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Blandón Perero. Xamin Oñiderra charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Xamin Oñiderra the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 47 played minutes One Piece got a freekick which was hit by Xamin Oñiderra. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

53 minutes into the match, DARKNESS's goal looked a bit too open when Ascencio Michel came free, but Delgado Ruescas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 0-3 became the score in the 57th minute when Lopez Bierna elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ascencio Michel during the 63rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 67th minute of the match Rogelio Castañera sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Lucio Mina skillfully saved the ball. If Blandón Perero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lucio Mina made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Garcés Celis in the 71st minute of play. After having played for 74 minutes, Ascencio Michel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. One Piece's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ascencio Michel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Yánez Montanez's late challenge caught a One Piece's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Yánez Montanez helped the player get up and apologised. 76 minutes into the game, one of DARKNESS:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Xavieon Seoane shot the penalty kick right outside the post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Garcés Celis in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lucio Mina prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 82nd minute, Garcés Celis made a precise shot to the right of Lucio Mina. One Piece's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. Blandón Perero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Garcés Celis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lucio Mina having to interfere. The DARKNESS supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching One Piece's performance. The match ended with a win for One Piece.