League Play-Off

Paikín
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Arnaldo Cibran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Agustin Leheren, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Paikín's Teofilo Noe got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Denis Rufo in the 6th minute of play forced Paikín's goalkeeper Arnaldo Cibran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mauro Balendin during the 9th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Mauro Balendin kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. In the 17th match minute, Pulares AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rolando Bernal to maneuver through the defense. In the 23rd minute of the match Fernando Veremundo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Higinio Diagur skillfully saved the ball. 34 minutes into the match, Paikín's goal looked a bit too open when Agustin Leheren came free, but Arnaldo Cibran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Higinio Diagur made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Teofilo Noe in the 35th minute of play. In the 37th minute Teofilo Noe shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Higinio Diagur saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arnaldo Cibran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Denis Rufo, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. In the 47th minute Victorino Faro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnaldo Cibran saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Agustin Leheren to strike the kick off in the second half. Agustin Leheren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Agustin Leheren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Teofilo Noe in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Higinio Diagur saved Pulares AFC from getting behind. After having played for 70 minutes, Denis Rufo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pulares AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Denis Rufo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Paikín getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Jeronimo Llanos hit a great ball. In the 73rd match minute, Paikín was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eusebio Cordarrol to maneuver through the defense. Maximo Ur's shot from long distance was a real pearl which went to the right and just passed Arnaldo Cibran - 0-1 was put on the score board in the 73rd minute. In the 82nd minute, Pulares AFC's Agustin Leheren dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-2. After a defensive mix-up in Pulares AFC's zone, Teofilo Noe stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Higinio Diagur came out of the goal and Teofilo Noe tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Teofilo Noe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 93rd minute Emiliano Elia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Higinio Diagur saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Pulares AFC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.