League Play-Off

MONUMENTAL
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) AMAZONAS FC's Gil Mascaran 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. In the 6th minute, Meder Miera ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Elia Angostina was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. In the 9th minute Meder Miera shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Elia Angostina saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 10 minutes had been played when some careless play by AMAZONAS FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. La Cage was slow to take the kick. During this time Senna's players had a chance to rest. Senna's Michael Kaxe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ralondo Mañaria in the 15th minute of play. In the 16th minute Gil Mascaran shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Michael Kaxe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ralondo Mañaria fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Michael Kaxe having to interfere. Araoz Natal charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Araoz Natal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Elia Angostina showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Meder Miera, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. In the 24th minute, Rozarius Arizabalo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Senna's Michael Kaxe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rozarius Arizabalo in the 27th minute of play. In the 33rd minute, Fertus Alemparte had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. Serafin Milla charged in rather forcefully in the 33rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Serafin Milla the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 34 played minutes AMAZONAS FC got a freekick which was hit by Serafin Milla. In the 35th minute, La Cage got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 47th minute, one of Senna:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Senna. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The audience was convinced that Gil Mascaran's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Michael Kaxe was relentless in the 57th minute of the game. Michael Kaxe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gil Mascaran in the 59th minute of the match. If Rozarius Arizabalo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Senna booed when AMAZONAS FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manolo Huguet didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 65 minutes of play Senna's Araoz Natal was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After 64 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Senna! Serafin Milla's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Michael Kaxe read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. 71 minutes into the game, Rozarius Arizabalo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AMAZONAS FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Senna the free kick. In the 71st match minute, AMAZONAS FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rozarius Arizabalo to maneuver through the defense. When Serafin Milla came up free with the goalie in the 77th minute, the AMAZONAS FC 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 Serafin Milla couldn't finish the play. Michael Kaxe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ralondo Mañaria, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Ralondo Mañaria managed to get in a good position for a shot. AMAZONAS FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ralondo Mañaria was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Michael Kaxe breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gil Mascaran blasted a shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Michael Kaxe having to make a save. In the 84thth minute of the game Gil Mascaran who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Senna's Michael Kaxe was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gil Mascaran in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Michael Kaxe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Pepito Urquicia hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Manolo Huguet fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Michael Kaxe having to interfere. In the 91st minute, Lizardi Guardiola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Michael Kaxe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rozarius Arizabalo in the 98th minute of play. Michael Kaxe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gil Mascaran in the 99th minute of play. After 100 minutes of play Senna's Meder Miera was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 101st minute, Meder Miera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ralondo Mañaria might have been able to make a better finish in the 103rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Michael Kaxe. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ralondo Mañaria ran back to his position shaking his head. There was no doubt that AMAZONAS FC were the better team. AMAZONAS FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.