League Play-Off

Estadio Iturbe
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Vinicio Aznaro got the match started through his kick off. 4 minutes into the game, Everardo Lizar cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Mateo Chano was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After having played for 7 minutes, Vinicio Aznaro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Iturbe's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vinicio Aznaro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Iturbe's Mateo Chano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paolo Merexildo in the 11th minute of play. After 13 played minutes Margarita got a freekick which was hit by Everardo Jacob. Cosme Chorche struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Lino Guillen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Iturbe. Paolo Merexildo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mateo Chano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Everardo Jacob, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. 24 minutes into the game, Vinicio Aznaro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Lino Guillen. Vinicio Aznaro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. In the 26th minute, Everardo Lizar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cosme Chorche didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 2-1 via right post in the game's 27th minute. Iturbe's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! After 30 played minutes Iturbe got a freekick which was hit by Niceto Rik. In the 35th minute, Dante Haimar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Paolo Merexildo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Mateo Chano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mateo Chano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Everardo Lizar in the 39th minute of the match. In the 40th minute, Everardo Lizar 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. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Everardo Lizar made a kick off. Paolo Merexildo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Mateo Chano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vinicio Aznaro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Lino Guillen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Margarita's zone, Vinicio Aznaro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lino Guillen came out of the goal and Vinicio Aznaro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mateo Chano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Paolo Merexildo in the 73rd minute. 75 minutes into the match, Melquiades Dolfo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lino Guillen. Margarita's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Melquiades Dolfo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-2. After having played for 79 minutes, Everardo Lizar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Margarita's supporters crossed their fingers, but Everardo Lizar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpected shot in the 82nd minute by Everardo Lizar got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Everardo Lizar in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mateo Chano saved Iturbe from getting behind. Everardo Lizar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Mateo Chano tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Iturbe's zone, Paolo Merexildo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mateo Chano came out of the goal and Paolo Merexildo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mateo Chano made a fantastic save in the 92nd minute, when Paolo Merexildo sent off a good shot on target. Mateo Chano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Everardo Lizar in the 94th minute of play. When the referee blew the final whistle, Iturbe could leave the field as winners, despite Margarita having more of the ball for most of the match.