League Play-Off

Barrow upon Humber S
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Erick Martinez kicked off to start the match. The supporters of Barrow upon Humber City booed when Yateley AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camilo Noyola didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rony Del Cid blasted a shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arturo Magaña having to make a save. When Barrow upon Humber City's Salvador Fernandez in 10 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Arnoldo Arango guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Arturo Magaña took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erick Martinez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After taking down the ball on Yateley AFC's corner Rolando Moreno fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Arturo Magaña quite easily take care of the ball. In the 25th minute, Rony Del Cid made a precise shot to the right of Arturo Magaña. Barrow upon Humber City's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 30th minute the ball was on its way in behind Yateley AFC's goalkeeper Arnoldo Arango, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Erick Martinez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Yateley AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Erick Martinez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arturo Magaña breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 34th minute Rony Del Cid shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arturo Magaña saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Erick Martinez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Erick Martinez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 43 played minutes Barrow upon Humber City got a freekick which was hit by Marcelo Guevara. In the 44th minute, Enrique Escobar 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. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Edwin Pacheco made a kick off. In the 53rd minute of the match Eliseo Coreas sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arturo Magaña skillfully saved the ball. Edwin Pacheco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 62 minutes into the match, Edwin Pacheco notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Yateley AFC's Arnoldo Arango. Arnoldo Arango was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 64th match minute, Yateley AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Camilo Noyola to maneuver through the defense. When Barrow upon Humber City's Salvador Fernandez in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Yateley AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Rony Del Cid sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 80 minutes into the match, Barrow upon Humber City's goalkeeper Arturo Magaña had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rony Del Cid. Edwin Pacheco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnoldo Arango having to interfere. Dagoberto Hidalgo's late challenge caught a Barrow upon Humber City's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dagoberto Hidalgo helped the player get up and apologised. In the 95th minute, Dagoberto Hidalgo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.