League Play-Off

Ranchillos
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. Diego Quilino started the match with the kick off. Diego Quilino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 8th match minute, Ranchillos AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcelo Eufrasio to maneuver through the defense. Diego Quilino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Erubiel Che having to interfere. Filiberto Telo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Erubiel Che having to interfere. 19 minutes into the game, one of Mangoré AFC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 22nd match minute, Ranchillos AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcelo Eufrasio to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ruperto Elia in the 31st minute of play forced Mangoré AFC's goalkeeper Erubiel Che to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maximiliano Chan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jose Mitxel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. After 38 minutes, Fabricio Casado mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Mangoré AFC and the Ranchillos AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 38th match minute, Mangoré AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabricio Casado to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Mangoré AFC's zone, Anselmo Txeru stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Erubiel Che came out of the goal and Anselmo Txeru tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Maximiliano Chan was the one to do the kick off. Maximiliano Chan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Jose Mitxel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 56 minutes into the match, Ranchillos AFC's goalkeeper Jose Mitxel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by David Oto. David Oto received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jose Mitxel came out and tried to block the shot, but David Oto slotted it home off the left post making it 1-2 in the 59th minute. When Diego Quilino came up free with the goalie in the 64th minute, the Ranchillos AFC 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 Diego Quilino couldn't finish the play. 67 minutes into the match, Mangoré AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Ruperto Elia came free, but Erubiel Che reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when David Oto got free with Jose Mitxel in the 68th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jose Mitxel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maximiliano Chan in the 69th minute of the match. Jose Mitxel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Maximiliano Chan in the 71st minute of the match. After 75 minutes, Victor Orkatz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ranchillos AFC and the Mangoré AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Mangoré AFC booed when Ranchillos AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victor Orkatz didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Mangoré AFC's Anibal Belmiro got a free kick in the 77th minute. Diego Quilino took the ball and in the 78 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Erubiel Che. Erubiel Che dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. When Ranchillos AFC's Diego Quilino in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mangoré AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Mangoré AFC's zone, Filiberto Telo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Erubiel Che came out of the goal and Filiberto Telo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jose Mitxel came out of the goal in the 89th minute to try and stop a shot by Mangoré AFC's David Oto. But to his dismay, David Oto quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-3. Mangoré AFC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.