League Play-Off

Estadio Tusaquilla
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Jonathan Raebert made the kick off and thus started the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Jonathan Raebert managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tusaquilla's supporters rose to their feet, but Jonathan Raebert was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Geronimo Crescencio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 4 minutes into the game, Cosme Platon was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Talati FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tusaquilla the free kick. After a rather tough play, Talati FC's Cosme Platon got a free kick in the 4th minute. Mauro Sindo took the ball and in the 14 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Santos Lekubegi. Santos Lekubegi 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. Jonathan Raebert struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Geronimo Crescencio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tusaquilla. After 20 played minutes Talati FC got a freekick which was hit by Ceferino Tercero. If Lucas Rito had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Geronimo Crescencio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonathan Raebert, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Talati FC's zone, Lucas Rito stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Geronimo Crescencio came out of the goal and Lucas Rito tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Tusaquilla's Jonathan Raebert in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Talati FC's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jonathan Raebert in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Geronimo Crescencio saved Talati FC from getting behind. Geronimo Crescencio was out of position in the 30 minute of play, and Lucas Rito capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Lucas Rito really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. Santos Lekubegi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emanuel Haimar in the 42nd minute of play. Santos Lekubegi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mauro Sindo in the 43rd minute of the match. 45 minutes into the game, Astor Martxel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tusaquilla's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Talati FC the free kick. In the 45th minute, Astor Martxel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Emanuel Haimar made a kick off. 54 minutes into the game, Tusaquilla's Jonathan Raebert nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Geronimo Crescencio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Jonathan Raebert received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Geronimo Crescencio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ceferino Tercero hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Geronimo Crescencio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucas Rito, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Lucas Rito received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Geronimo Crescencio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Jonathan Raebert had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dario Munio charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dario Munio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Dario Munio hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. If Lucas Rito had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Guillermo Platon hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Santos Lekubegi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuel Haimar in the 82nd minute of the match. Geronimo Crescencio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucas Rito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Santos Lekubegi didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 89th minute, which inside left pole to 2-2. Tusaquilla's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Emanuel Haimar 93 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-3. Emanuel Haimar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Santos Lekubegi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 99th minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Talati FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.