League Play-Off

Whitton Park
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alejandro Gamero made the kick off which started today's match. After 2 played minutes Whitton City got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Barraza. Alejandro Gamero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 8 minutes into the game, Leopoldo Del Carmen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Whitton City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Macclesfield the free kick. After a defensive mix-up in Whitton City's zone, Augusto Pérez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Emerson Guardado came out of the goal and Augusto Pérez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 13th minute, Mauro Lovo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Augusto Pérez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emerson Guardado having to interfere. Emerson Guardado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Giron, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Antonio Alvarez charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Antonio Alvarez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Macclesfield booed when Whitton City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Alvarez didn't get a good kick on the ball. 23 minutes into the game, Jonathan Ramirez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Whitton City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Macclesfield the free kick. In the 23rd minute, Jonathan Ramirez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 26th match minute, Whitton City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonathan Ramirez to maneuver through the defense. 29 minutes into the game, Alejandro Gamero cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Emerson Guardado was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Augusto Pérez struck a weak shot in the 32nd minute. Emerson Guardado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Macclesfield. Alberto Giron's late challenge caught a Whitton City's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alberto Giron helped the player get up and apologised. In the 38th minute, Alberto Giron hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 40th minute, Dagoberto Giron hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Whitton City's Jonathan Ramirez got a free kick in the 43rd minute. 47 minutes into the game, Macclesfield's Alejandro Gamero nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Emerson Guardado made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Emerson Guardado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alejandro Gamero, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Alberto Fornos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ruben Salinas in the 65th minute of the match. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Whitton City's goalkeeper Emerson Guardado, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ruben Salinas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Alberto Fornos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alberto Fornos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mauro Lovo in the 83rd minute of the match. 95 minutes into the match, Alejandro Gamero dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Emerson Guardado, 0-3. Macclesfield's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.