League Play-Off

Estadio Majaditas
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Gaspar Serafo started the match with the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Froilan Bonifaco in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Modesto Benino prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 6 minutes into the match, Majaditas's Gaspar Serafo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Damian Innocenzio narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Marcial Cordero recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Modesto Benino stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nicanor Nabar's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. 35 minutes into the match, Majaditas's goal looked a bit too open when Froilan Bonifaco came free, but Modesto Benino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 38th minute Froilan Bonifaco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Modesto Benino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Metán FC's zone, Gaspar Serafo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Damian Innocenzio came out of the goal and Gaspar Serafo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 48th minute, Cristo Jakes got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Froilan Bonifaco was the one to do the kick off. Froilan Bonifaco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Modesto Benino having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Moises Kaiet during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Moises Kaiet hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Froilan Bonifaco struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. Modesto Benino didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Metán FC. 61 minutes into the game, Nicanor Nabar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Metán FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Majaditas the free kick. In the 61st minute, Nicanor Nabar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cristo Jakes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Damian Innocenzio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 67 minutes into the match, Metán FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gaspar Serafo came free, but Damian Innocenzio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Majaditas's Victorio Egoi got a free kick in the 69th minute. 70 minutes into the game, Froilan Bonifaco cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Modesto Benino was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Moises Kaiet in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Damian Innocenzio saved Metán FC from getting behind. Nestor Ubelteso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gaspar Serafo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Damian Innocenzio having to interfere. Damian Innocenzio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristo Jakes in the 93rd minute of the match. Froilan Bonifaco fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 98th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Modesto Benino having to interfere. Metán FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.