League Play-Off

Sibimbe
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) CD Sibimbe's Rixon Entrala started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The supporters of CD Sibimbe booed when UD Chahuarbamba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gonzalo Tuñon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Blandón Lopidana showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Criban Retortillo in the 6th minute of the match. When Fricson Jorrin fell near the penalty area in the 7th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored UD Chahuarbamba's protests and gave Fricson Jorrin a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to UD Chahuarbamba getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Fricson Jorrin hit a great ball. Bran Guerris fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Videl Hermosa having to interfere. Videl Hermosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnoldo Jacome, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Norberto Zartucha's late challenge caught a UD Chahuarbamba's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Norberto Zartucha helped the player get up and apologised. Norberto Zartucha kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Rixon Entrala fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Blandón Lopidana having to interfere. In the 19th minute, UD Chahuarbamba's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Rixon Entrala fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. A collision led to UD Chahuarbamba getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Xavian Arriano hit a great ball. If Rixon Entrala had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Blandón Lopidana showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rixon Entrala in the 24th minute of the match. Videl Hermosa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bran Guerris, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Blandón Lopidana made an important save on a dangerous shot by Coyette Averasturi in the 34th minute. Videl Hermosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bran Guerris, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Arnoldo Jacome sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Arnoldo Jacome had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 45 minutes into the match, Coyette Averasturi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Blandón Lopidana. UD Chahuarbamba's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Coyette Averasturi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Bran Guerris made a kick off. Videl Hermosa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Arnoldo Jacome in the 51st minute. Videl Hermosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnoldo Jacome, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Xelo Peñuelas during the 62nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Xelo Peñuelas kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. UD Chahuarbamba's Blandón Lopidana played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Coyette Averasturi in the 63rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Coyette Averasturi in the 65th minute of play forced UD Chahuarbamba's goalkeeper Blandón Lopidana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, UD Chahuarbamba's Xelo Peñuelas got a free kick in the 65th minute. After 67 played minutes CD Sibimbe got a freekick which was hit by Criban Retortillo. Coyette Averasturi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rixon Entrala struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Blandón Lopidana didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CD Sibimbe. Videl Hermosa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bran Guerris in the 75th minute of the match. Arnoldo Jacome sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Bran Guerris had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arnoldo Jacome could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Videl Hermosa made a huge save. Bran Guerris struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Videl Hermosa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for UD Chahuarbamba. UD Chahuarbamba's Bran Guerris got a good chance for a goal in the 96th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. UD Chahuarbamba's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.