League Play-Off

NEO STADIUM
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) NEO FC's Videl Caravajal 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. Estebano Barbanera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Columbo Frade in the 2nd minute of play. Gian-Carlo Alejos took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Estebano Barbanera. Estebano Barbanera dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 14th minute, Hug Casa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 15th minute of the match Guido Goveo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Estebano Barbanera skillfully saved the ball. Policarpio Raiz made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Aritza Fias sent off a good shot on target. 19 minutes into the game, Videl Caravajal recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Policarpio Raiz. Videl Caravajal showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. In the 23rd minute Columbo Frade shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Estebano Barbanera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of olimpo ctm booed when NEO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Denis Rulan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Denis Rulan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Policarpio Raiz having to interfere. 33 minutes into the match, NEO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gian-Carlo Alejos came free, but Estebano Barbanera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aritza Fias who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 35thth minute tested the skills of Policarpio Raiz when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 40th match minute, NEO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Reimundo Tendiero to maneuver through the defense. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gian-Carlo Alejos to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Columbo Frade 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. A collision led to NEO FC getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Hug Casa hit a great ball. Columbo Frade scored 1-2 in the 56th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Estebano Barbanera, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After having played for 67 minutes, Denis Rulan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. NEO FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Denis Rulan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Policarpio Raiz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Aritza Fias's shot from short distance in the 70th minute. After having played for 71 minutes, Videl Caravajal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. NEO FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Videl Caravajal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Denis Rulan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Policarpio Raiz having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Aritza Fias's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Policarpio Raiz was relentless in the 78th minute of the game. A collision led to olimpo ctm getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Zenon Corcuera hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Weterio Tofiño during the 81st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 81st match minute, NEO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Weterio Tofiño to maneuver through the defense. If Aritza Fias had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the referee ended the match the NEO FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.