League Play-Off

Estadio Pirané
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Salvador Abajas took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Delmar Serafo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Solasuti FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Delmar Serafo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emiliano Natal breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 5 minutes, Maximino Gelmiro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Solasuti FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Maximino Gelmiro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Ruben Gregory fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Solasuti FC's protests and gave Ruben Gregory a yellow card for diving instead. After 8 played minutes Solasuti FC got a freekick which was hit by Ruben Gregory. Pirané FC's Salvador Abajas was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 9th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. In the 14th minute, Anibal Panpili ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Godfredo Ihazintu was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. When Pirané FC's Salvador Abajas in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Solasuti FC's goalie prevented a goal. Pirané FC's Salvador Abajas was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 22nd play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. 29 minutes into the match, Gabriel Jerrald had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Emiliano Natal. Pirané FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gabriel Jerrald was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. 32 minutes into the match, Solasuti FC's goal looked a bit too open when Salvador Abajas came free, but Godfredo Ihazintu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 33rd minute, Gabriel Jerrald hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 35th minute of the match Pirané FC got a corner. Solasuti FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Celedonio Lluis ran over to the corner to take the kick. Anibal Panpili's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Godfredo Ihazintu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. Solasuti FC's Godfredo Ihazintu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 42nd minute of the match, managed to save Solasuti FC from getting a goal against them. Benito Unai's late challenge caught a Solasuti FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Benito Unai helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Pirané FC getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Benito Unai hit a great ball.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Maximino Gelmiro to strike the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Salvador Abajas in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Godfredo Ihazintu saved Solasuti FC from getting behind. With a little luck, Pirané FC's Emiliano Natal got control of the ball when Delmar Serafo tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 62nd match minute, Pirané FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Christian Urtsua to maneuver through the defense. When Anibal Panpili came up free with the goalie in the 68th minute, the Pirané FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Anibal Panpili couldn't finish the play. In the 69th minute, Gabriel Jerrald hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Solasuti FC's Godfredo Ihazintu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anibal Panpili in the 69th minute of play. 78 minutes into the match, Solasuti FC's Delmar Serafo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Emiliano Natal narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Delmar Serafo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Emiliano Natal having to make a save. After having played for 83 minutes, Delmar Serafo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Solasuti FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Delmar Serafo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pirané FC's Anibal Panpili got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 90th minute of the match Celedonio Lluis shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Godfredo Ihazintu showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Pirané FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Solasuti FC for a fine match.