League Play-Off

Cowplain Park
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Waldir Lima got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rdth minute of the game Adolfo Guardado who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Cowplain's Jaime Granados was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Cowplain's Richard Morales shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 4th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Cesar Ventura but with some difficulty. Cesar Ventura took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Waldir Lima, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Armando Brizuela kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. Jaime Granados made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adolfo Guardado in the 12th minute of play. 15 minutes into the game, Adolfo Guardado cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Jaime Granados was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Cowplain's Jaime Granados played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adolfo Guardado in the 22nd minute of play. If Juan Alferez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Heathrow Airport United getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Luis Orobio hit a great ball. Armando Brizuela's late challenge caught a Heathrow Airport United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Armando Brizuela helped the player get up and apologised. In the 34th minute, Armando Brizuela hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Heathrow Airport United's Adolfo Guardado managed to work through Cowplain's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Adolfo Guardado dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Ladislao Calderon's late challenge caught a Heathrow Airport United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ladislao Calderon helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Cowplain getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Ladislao Calderon hit a great ball. Jaime Granados made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adolfo Guardado in the 40th minute of play. Luis Orobio charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luis Orobio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 43rd match minute, Heathrow Airport United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Orobio to maneuver through the defense. Cesar Ventura showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Waldir Lima in the 45th minute of the match. Josue Uranga's late challenge caught a Heathrow Airport United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Josue Uranga helped the player get up and apologised. After 47 played minutes Cowplain got a freekick which was hit by Josue Uranga.

After having played for 53 minutes, Adolfo Guardado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Heathrow Airport United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adolfo Guardado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jaime Granados made an important save on a dangerous shot by Enrique Villanueva in the 56th minute. Juan Alferez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Cesar Ventura tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Heathrow Airport United's Luis Orobio got his second yellow card of the match in the 64th minute. The referee ordered Luis Orobio off the ground. Heathrow Airport United's Cesar Ventura played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Juan Alferez in the 68th minute of play. If Waldir Lima had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Cesar Ventura showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Waldir Lima, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Enrique Villanueva struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Jaime Granados didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Heathrow Airport United. If Adolfo Del Carmen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 79 played minutes Cowplain got a freekick which was hit by Franklin Salguero. Enrique Villanueva fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jaime Granados having to interfere. Adolfo Del Carmen's late challenge caught a Cowplain's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Adolfo Del Carmen helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Heathrow Airport United's Adolfo Del Carmen got a free kick in the 84th minute. After having played for 85 minutes, Juan Alferez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cowplain's supporters crossed their fingers, but Juan Alferez 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 86th minute, Agustin Salguero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Waldir Lima had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Waldir Lima recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Juan Alferez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cesar Ventura read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 96th minute of play. The Heathrow Airport United supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Heathrow Airport United would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.