League Play-Off

Canchimalero
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Numbiaranga SC's goalkeeper Iachetti Zamora, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Numbiaranga SC's zone, Pico Romuroso stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Iachetti Zamora came out of the goal and Pico Romuroso tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Richard Casasola fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Numbiaranga SC's protests and gave Richard Casasola a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Numbiaranga SC getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Richard Casasola hit a great ball. Canchimalero SC's Marquez Ramin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dannes Beilzo in the 15th minute of play. Canchimalero SC's Marquez Ramin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dannes Beilzo in the 16th minute of play. After 20 played minutes, Numbiaranga SC's Urrutia Arizabalo shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Marquez Ramin came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Numbiaranga SC reached it. Iachetti Zamora showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zuñiga Engraba in the 21st minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zuñiga Engraba in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Iachetti Zamora prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Numbiaranga SC's Iachetti Zamora proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 26th minute of the match, managed to save Numbiaranga SC from getting a goal against them. Nacho Buiza struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Marquez Ramin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Numbiaranga SC. Iachetti Zamora took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zuñiga Engraba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Iachetti Zamora took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zuñiga Engraba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 41 minutes into the match, Canchimalero SC's Pico Romuroso sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Iachetti Zamora narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Iachetti Zamora showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tenorio Ballugera in the 46th minute of the match. Zuñiga Engraba fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iachetti Zamora having to interfere.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Zuñiga Engraba to strike the kick off in the second half. Iachetti Zamora showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pico Romuroso in the 52nd minute of the match. If Dannes Beilzo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Numbiaranga SC's Dannes Beilzo in the 56th minute got a chance for a shot 56th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Canchimalero SC's goalie prevented a goal. Zuñiga Engraba fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iachetti Zamora having to interfere. Nacho Buiza recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 64 minutes into the game, Tenorio Ballugera was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Canchimalero SC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Numbiaranga SC the free kick. In the 68th minute, Cristobal Espejo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Reynaldo Gavilan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marquez Ramin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 70th minute of play. In the 73rd minute, Zuñiga Engraba made a precise shot to the right of Iachetti Zamora. Numbiaranga SC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pico Romuroso in the 79th minute of play forced Numbiaranga SC's goalkeeper Iachetti Zamora to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pico Romuroso in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Iachetti Zamora saved Numbiaranga SC from getting behind. Canchimalero SC's Marquez Ramin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 90th minute of the match, managed to save Canchimalero SC from getting a goal against them. Tenorio Ballugera kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Dannes Beilzo received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Marquez Ramin came out and tried to block the shot, but Dannes Beilzo slotted it home off the left post making it 2-1 in the 93rd minute. Numbiaranga SC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.