League Play-Off

ESTADIO MORAZAN
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Félix Alfaro started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. When Harlesden's Hector Cerritos in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CATEDRATICOS's goalie prevented a goal. Ladislao Moreno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Salvador Zapata showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Félix Alfaro, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. When the match clock showed 23 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Hector Cerritos sped through CATEDRATICOS's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Rene Cetino. The supporters of CATEDRATICOS booed when Harlesden was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enrique Morales didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Hector Cerritos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arnoldo Noyola kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Félix Alfaro received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Salvador Zapata came out and tried to block the shot, but Félix Alfaro slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 33rd minute. Luis Rey recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 41st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Arnoldo Noyola hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luis Rey in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rene Cetino saved CATEDRATICOS from getting behind. CATEDRATICOS were furious when Jhalmar Suarez was red carded, 46 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 45th minute, one of CATEDRATICOS: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 CATEDRATICOS. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Luis Rey to strike the kick off in the second half. After having played for 56 minutes, Hector Cerritos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Harlesden's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hector Cerritos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 61st minute, Ladislao Moreno ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Salvador Zapata was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. Hector Cerritos in the 65thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Rene Cetino, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The crowd rose to their feet as Harlesden's Luis Rey slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Rene Cetino. That made the score 2-4 after 66 minutes of play. CATEDRATICOS's defense didn't have a chance, in the 76th minute, when Luis Rey scored to the left of an out of position Rene Cetino, making the score, 2-5. Rene Cetino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luis Rey, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Arnoldo Noyola hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. Ladislao Moreno received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Salvador Zapata tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Carmelo Umaña kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. In the 95th minute, Hector Cerritos made a precise shot to the right of Rene Cetino. CATEDRATICOS's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-6. Harlesden's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.