League Play-Off

Estadio Espora
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Daniel Mero started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After 3 played minutes Colón AFC got a freekick which was hit by Rodolfo Iyan. Hector Calvet took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 4th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Alonzo Seber. Colón AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 6th match minute, Espora AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustavo Taurino to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Espora AFC's Gustavo Taurino got a free kick in the 9th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Daniel Mero managed to get in a good position for a shot. Colón AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Mero was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lorenzo Txordon breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 16 minutes, Honorato Gaxan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Espora AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Honorato Gaxan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Paulino Baraquiel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lorenzo Txordon having to interfere. 20 minutes into the game, Colón AFC's Daniel Mero nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lorenzo Txordon made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Alonzo Seber made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Florentino Rito in the 25th minute of play. Florentino Rito struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Alonzo Seber didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Espora AFC. After 28 played minutes Colón AFC got a freekick which was hit by Emiliano Lizar. Paulino Baraquiel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 32 minutes into the game, Albano Haimar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Espora AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Colón AFC the free kick. A collision led to Espora AFC getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Albano Haimar hit a great ball. Lorenzo Txordon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Mero in the 35th minute of play. Daniel Mero blasted a shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lorenzo Txordon having to make a save. Lorenzo Txordon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Mero, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute.

Paulino Baraquiel might have been able to make a better finish in the 55th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Lorenzo Txordon. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Paulino Baraquiel ran back to his position shaking his head. A collision led to Espora AFC getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Albano Stanislao hit a great ball. Alonzo Seber took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Honorato Gaxan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Colón AFC's Alonzo Seber played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Honorato Gaxan in the 64th minute of play. In the 65th match minute, Colón AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emiliano Lizar to maneuver through the defense. Honorato Gaxan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alonzo Seber having to interfere. Lorenzo Txordon had great luck who in the 74thth minute grab hold of the ball when Daniel Mero from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. If Honorato Gaxan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lorenzo Txordon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Mero in the 82nd minute of play. Daniel Mero recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Epifanio Santxol hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. In the 89th of the match, Daniel Mero tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but Lorenzo Txordon got in the way and made a wonderful save. Colón AFC were awarded a corner in the 92th minute after Espora AFC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Samuel Noe took the corner. Paulino Baraquiel struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Lorenzo Txordon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Colón AFC. If Honorato Gaxan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Colón AFC's Alonzo Seber played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Florentino Rito in the 96th minute of play. Colón AFC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.