League Play-Off

Estadio Irene
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Roman Sergi made the kick off and thus started the match. Arrufó AFC's Siro Rameriz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Filiberto Frederico in the 5th minute of play. If Roman Sergi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Silvestre Refugio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristobal Ciano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roman Sergi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Delmiro Bide could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Siro Rameriz made a huge save. Filiberto Frederico struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Siro Rameriz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Irene. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristobal Ciano in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Silvestre Refugio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Filiberto Frederico sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 30 played minutes Arrufó AFC got a freekick which was hit by Maximo Cordairo. Cristobal Ciano took the ball and in the 32 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Silvestre Refugio. Silvestre Refugio dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Ricardo Ladio kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Arrufó AFC's Roman Sergi got a good chance for a goal in the 42nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 44th minute the ball was on its way in behind Irene's goalkeeper Silvestre Refugio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After the first half Arrufó AFC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Filiberto Frederico to make the kick off. When Cristobal Ciceron fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arrufó AFC's protests and gave Cristobal Ciceron a yellow card for diving instead. Cristobal Ciceron kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. In the 60th minute of the match Patricio Kismi sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Siro Rameriz skillfully saved the ball. Delmiro Bide sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Irene getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Benicio Jax hit a great ball. 66 minutes into the game, Irene's Delmiro Bide nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Siro Rameriz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Delmiro Bide blasted a shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Siro Rameriz having to make a save. Cristobal Ciano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Silvestre Refugio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Arrufó AFC's Roman Sergi in the 88th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Silvestre Refugio was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Irene through an amazing save. Silvestre Refugio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roman Sergi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 92 minutes into the match, Arrufó AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Filiberto Frederico came free, but Siro Rameriz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Roman Sergi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Silvestre Refugio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 93rd minute of play. Filiberto Frederico sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arrufó AFC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Irene had controlled the match.