League Play-Off

Helston
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Zelvin Martinez charged in rather forcefully in the 5th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Zelvin Martinez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Helston United's Zelvin Martinez got a free kick in the 5th minute. 9 minutes into the match, Milton Santamaria had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Felipe Mejia. Stanway City's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Milton Santamaria was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jhalmar Bautista got free with Felipe Mejia in the 16th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alexander Medina hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. David Quintanilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Avilio Torres, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. David Quintanilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Francisco Coria, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Oscar Ramirez hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in Helston United fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 28th minute. Penalty! During the 33rd minute of the match Oscar Ramirez completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Oscar Ramirez a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 33rd match minute, Helston United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oscar Ramirez to maneuver through the defense. After 36 minutes of play, Stanway City's Francisco Coria made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. David Quintanilla was left in no man's land by his defense there! If Avilio Torres had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 42 minutes, Benji Hidalgo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Helston United and the Stanway City players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 42nd match minute, Helston United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benji Hidalgo to maneuver through the defense. The corner led Stanway City's Jaime Ancheta to fire away a dangerous shot which David Quintanilla despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The Helston United players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Stanway City were winning 1-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Jhalmar Bautista to make the kick off. Milton Santamaria sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Stanway City's Alexander Medina got a free kick in the 54th minute. Francisco Coria who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 57thth minute tested the skills of David Quintanilla when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After some careless play in the Helston United defense, Avilio Torres kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of David Quintanilla. The Helston United fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that David Quintanilla should have stopped the shot. 69 minutes into the match, Helston United's goal looked a bit too open when Avilio Torres came free, but David Quintanilla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Helston United's Benji Hidalgo got his second yellow card of the match in the 70th minute. The referee ordered Benji Hidalgo off the ground. After a rather tough play, Helston United's Benji Hidalgo got a free kick in the 70th minute. After a rather tough play, Helston United's Humberto Coria got a free kick in the 72nd minute. If Francisco Coria had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Avilio Torres received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. David Quintanilla tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Francisco Coria came up free with the goalie in the 80th minute, the Stanway City 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 Francisco Coria couldn't finish the play. David Quintanilla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Avilio Torres, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. The supporters of Helston United booed when Stanway City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eraldo Anaya didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 89th match minute, Helston United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Milton Santamaria to maneuver through the defense. Francisco Coria in the 91stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of David Quintanilla, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Avilio Torres in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck David Quintanilla prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Francisco Coria sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.