League Play-Off

Estadio Tandil
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. Cesar Cristofol started the match with the kick off. Hermengildo Mikolas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ernesto Lucado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cesar Cristofol, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Carrisito's Ernesto Lucado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cesar Cristofol in the 6th minute of play. 8 minutes into the game, Carrisito's Teodoro Eli nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Eduardo Burutzagi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After a rather tough play, Carrisito's Emilio Abadia got a free kick in the 18th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Tandil FC's Cesar Cristofol slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ernesto Lucado. That made the score 1-1 after 21 minutes of play. Andres Cordaro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Teodoro Eli's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Eduardo Burutzagi was relentless in the 28th minute of the game. In the 29th minute, Aurelio Lopez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hermengildo Mikolas in the 30th minute of play forced Tandil FC's goalkeeper Eduardo Burutzagi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Hermengildo Mikolas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cesar Cristofol received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Ernesto Lucado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Cesar Cristofol had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Teodoro Eli to make the kick off. After having played for 54 minutes, Cesar Cristofol managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tandil FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cesar Cristofol was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 57 minutes into the match, Cesar Cristofol had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ernesto Lucado. Carrisito's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cesar Cristofol was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Diego Jerrold kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. 63 minutes into the match, Carrisito's Jonathan Geleberto broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cesar Cristofol in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ernesto Lucado saved Carrisito from getting behind. The goalkeeper, Eduardo Burutzagi, was totally fooled by Carrisito's Jonathan Geleberto, who 71 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. After 80 played minutes Tandil FC got a freekick which was hit by Aurelio Lopez. Teodoro Eli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Aristides Gudesteo kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Hermengildo Mikolas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eduardo Burutzagi having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Tandil FC's zone, Hermengildo Mikolas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eduardo Burutzagi came out of the goal and Hermengildo Mikolas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Natalio Lano got free with Eduardo Burutzagi in the 95th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.