League Play-Off

Estadio Castaño
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Marcelo Gaufred kicked off to start the match. Bajestine FC's Prospero Jerico pulled a muscle in his back after 4 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Victoriano Diaz hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. In the 6th minute, Andres Haritzeder sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Castaño's Manuel Rios didn't even have to move. Manuel Rios showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcelo Gaufred, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. 11 minutes into the match, Bajestine FC's Marcelo Gaufred sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Manuel Rios narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Armando Cordearo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 25 played minutes Bajestine FC got a freekick which was hit by Astor Beturian. In the 27th minute, Ramon Liberto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alonzo Txerran recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Armando Cordearo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Remigio Ellande tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 42 minutes, Amado Procopio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bajestine FC and the Castaño players grew even worse after the yellow card. Amado Procopio kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. After 43 played minutes, Castaño's Victoriano Diaz shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Remigio Ellande came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Castaño reached it. Alonzo Txerran recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 48 minutes into the match, Bajestine FC's goalkeeper Remigio Ellande had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alonzo Txerran. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Armando Cordearo to make the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Castaño's Armando Cordearo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Remigio Ellande narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Marcelo Gaufred had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Bajestine FC's zone, Alonzo Txerran stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Remigio Ellande came out of the goal and Alonzo Txerran tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Manuel Rios was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Marcelo Gaufred showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 62 minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ramon Liberto in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Manuel Rios prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Alonzo Txerran came up free with the goalie in the 72nd minute, the Castaño 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 Alonzo Txerran couldn't finish the play. In the 74th minute, Alonzo Txerran 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. Bajestine FC's Remigio Ellande played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Armando Cordearo in the 76th minute of play. 77 minutes into the game, Ramon Liberto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bajestine FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Castaño the free kick. After 77 played minutes Bajestine FC got a freekick which was hit by Ramon Liberto. Alonzo Txerran struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Remigio Ellande didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Castaño. After 80 played minutes Bajestine FC got a freekick which was hit by Ramon Liberto. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Armando Cordearo in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Remigio Ellande prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marcelo Gaufred sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 89th minute, Astor Beturian managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bajestine FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Astor Beturian was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manuel Rios breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 91 minutes into the match, Castaño's goal looked a bit too open when Marcelo Gaufred came free, but Manuel Rios reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Remigio Ellande took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Armando Cordearo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Bajestine FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.