League Play-Off

Roberto Goijman
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mikolas Laredo kicked off to start the match. In the 5th minute of the match, Orlanda Capdevila got a very nice opportunity to score, but Luis Figueruela was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Luis Figueruela showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Camillo De Lellis, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Mikolas Laredo hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. 9 minutes into the match, Orlanda Capdevila had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Luis Figueruela. San Juan FBC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Orlanda Capdevila was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Albano Alfonso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mikolas Laredo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of San Juan FBC booed when Manzalima was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Xavian Abellaneda didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luis Figueruela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Koldo Guisado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Through an outstanding action, after 18 minutes, Luis Figueruela successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xavian Abellaneda in the 19th minute of play forced San Juan FBC's goalkeeper Luis Figueruela to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Albano Alfonso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mikolas Laredo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet as Manzalima's Xavian Abellaneda slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Luis Figueruela. That made the score 2-1 after 22 minutes of play. Luis Figueruela stood somewhat misplaced when Koldo Guisado came free in front of goal and shot 3-1 to the left of him in the 25 minute. Luis Figueruela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xavian Abellaneda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Orlanda Capdevila had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, San Juan FBC's Luis Figueruela got control of the ball when Orlanda Capdevila tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 39th minute, Xavian Abellaneda left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Manzalima fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-1. 43 minutes into the game, Orlanda Capdevila cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-1. Luis Figueruela was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mikolas Laredo in the 48th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Albano Alfonso prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 5-1.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Xavian Abellaneda in the 55th minute of play forced San Juan FBC's goalkeeper Luis Figueruela to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Koldo Guisado succeeded in the game's 57th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 6-1. In the 60th minute Koldo Guisado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luis Figueruela saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luis Figueruela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Koldo Guisado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luis Figueruela showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Orlanda Capdevila in the 63rd minute of the match. In the 64th minute Xavian Abellaneda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luis Figueruela saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xavian Abellaneda in the 65th minute of play forced San Juan FBC's goalkeeper Luis Figueruela to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Manzalima booed when San Juan FBC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vennancio Tipular didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in San Juan FBC's zone, Orlanda Capdevila stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Luis Figueruela came out of the goal and Orlanda Capdevila tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 69th minute, Calixto Bujanda hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 70 minutes into the game, Orlanda Capdevila cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 7-1. Luis Figueruela was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Luis Figueruela made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xavian Abellaneda in the 73rd minute of play. Calixto Bujanda kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. San Juan FBC made a substitution. Oro Sisneros replaced Froilan Ferdinand. In the 78th match minute, San Juan FBC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Calixto Bujanda to maneuver through the defense. Luis Figueruela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orlanda Capdevila, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vennancio Tipular charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vennancio Tipular the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to San Juan FBC getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Vennancio Tipular hit a great ball. Luis Figueruela came out of the goal in the 87th minute to try and stop a shot by Manzalima's Xavian Abellaneda. But to his dismay, Xavian Abellaneda quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 9-1. In the 90th minute, Orlanda Capdevila left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Manzalima fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 10-1. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 93rd minute of the game. One of San Juan FBC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Manzalima:s goal. The referee gave Manzalima a penalty, 94 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Orlanda Capdevila, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of San Juan FBC's Luis Figueruela. 11-1. Junior Cabrito hit a great freekick 98 minutes into the match. When the referee ended the match the Manzalima players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.