League Play-Off

Canalejas
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. Anselmo Pacifico started the match with the kick off. Justo Goiz shot the penalty kick right outside the post. After 11 played minutes Forza San Marino got a freekick which was hit by Fabian Montes. Ariel Quentin spun around in front of the goal 13 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Forza San Marino's goal. Ricardo Raphael fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Omar Isadore having to interfere. Zdeněk Rokos 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. Caledvwich Brahan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leopoldo Grabiel in the 22nd minute. In the 23rd match minute, Canalejas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Teo Xabat to maneuver through the defense. When Feliberto Camerino fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Canalejas FC's protests and gave Feliberto Camerino a yellow card for diving instead. Feliberto Camerino hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. After having played for 31 minutes, Ricardo Raphael managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Forza San Marino's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ricardo Raphael was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 37 played minutes Canalejas FC got a freekick which was hit by Vicente Lauro. After a defensive mix-up in Canalejas FC's zone, Ricardo Raphael stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Omar Isadore came out of the goal and Ricardo Raphael tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Canalejas FC getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Feliberto Camerino hit a great ball. 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 wind increased when Ariel Quentin made the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute Leopoldo Grabiel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Caledvwich Brahan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Caledvwich Brahan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leopoldo Grabiel, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. If Ricardo Raphael had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 68th minute Leopoldo Grabiel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Caledvwich Brahan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 69th minute, Anselmo Pacifico hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 71 minutes, Vicente Lauro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Canalejas FC and the Forza San Marino players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Canalejas FC getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Vicente Lauro hit a great ball. Ricardo Raphael struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Omar Isadore didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Forza San Marino. Omar Isadore was out of position in the 81 minute of play, and Zdeněk Rokos capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Zdeněk Rokos really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. In the 85th minute, one of Forza San Marino:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Forza San Marino. Forza San Marino:s Caledvwich Brahan showed great skill when he stopped Justo Goiz:s penalty. Omar Isadore made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Ricardo Raphael sent off a good shot on target. After 95 played minutes Canalejas FC got a freekick which was hit by Lucas Etxatxu. The supporters of Canalejas FC booed when Forza San Marino was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anselmo Pacifico didn't get a good kick on the ball. Forza San Marino's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.