League Play-Off

Estadio Guando
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Vernaza Bacete kicked off to start the match. Lorenzo Merida showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tyrone Barron, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. After 8 played minutes Barro got a freekick which was hit by Marco Caban. In the 10th minute Tyrone Barron shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lorenzo Merida saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 10th match minute, Guando FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Parrales Alborza to maneuver through the defense. Ramirez Armenta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vernaza Bacete, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vernaza Bacete fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ramirez Armenta having to interfere. If Venceslas Aveo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 25 in the game by Juan Duque from a close distance when the talented Ramirez Armenta managed to make a qualified save. Barro's players were relieved. In the 30th minute, Marco Caban made a precise shot to the right of Lorenzo Merida. Guando FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. After having played for 36 minutes, Venceslas Aveo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Barro's supporters crossed their fingers, but Venceslas Aveo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Tyrone Barron sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Juan Duque received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Ramirez Armenta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vernaza Bacete in the 48th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ramirez Armenta prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After the first half Barro were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tyrone Barron made a kick off. With an all-out effort, Barro's Lorenzo Merida threw himself towards the right post 56 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Tyrone Barron, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After a defensive mix-up in Guando FC's zone, Tyrone Barron stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lorenzo Merida came out of the goal and Tyrone Barron tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Venceslas Aveo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lorenzo Merida read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 59th minute of play. Tyrone Barron sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 65 minutes into the game, Pablo Antolin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Guando FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Barro the free kick. A collision led to Guando FC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Pablo Antolin hit a great ball. If Tyrone Barron had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Alberto Rechani fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Guando FC's protests and gave Alberto Rechani a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Guando FC getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Alberto Rechani hit a great ball. In the 82nd minute Juan Duque shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ramirez Armenta saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Guando FC's zone, Venceslas Aveo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lorenzo Merida came out of the goal and Venceslas Aveo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lorenzo Merida showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tyrone Barron in the 86th minute of the match. Lorenzo Merida made an important save on a dangerous shot by Venceslas Aveo in the 87th minute. 87 minutes into the match, Venceslas Aveo dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Lorenzo Merida, 0-2. Juan Duque sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Guando FC's Vernaza Bacete in the 97th minute got a chance for a shot 97th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Barro's goalie prevented a goal.