League Play-Off

Almafuerte
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. Patricio Orzaize started the match with the kick off. In the 2nd match minute, Dinosaurios AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Baltasar Llope to maneuver through the defense. The referee felt a red card was in order, 9 minutes into the game, when Eugenio Itzaina put in a rough tackle. 8 minutes into the game, one of Dinosaurios AFC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 11th minute there was a penalty for Almafuerte. Orlando Erauso stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Amador Ted. 1-0. If Oscar Vimaro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Dinosaurios AFC's Dionisio Montrel got a free kick in the 17th minute. In the 20th minute, Gerardo Bento made a precise shot to the right of Honorio Baumer. Almafuerte's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Rolando Vela sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Marciano Gutxi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 26th minute, Gerardo Bento 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. Gerardo Bento recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Rolando Vela had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Oscar Vimaro kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Oscar Vimaro hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. 40 minutes into the game, Oscar Vimaro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Amador Ted. Oscar Vimaro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gerardo Bento to make the kick off. Teobaldo Cristofol fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amador Ted having to interfere. When Marciano Gutxi fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Dinosaurios AFC's protests and gave Marciano Gutxi a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Dinosaurios AFC getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Marciano Gutxi hit a great ball. If Teobaldo Cristofol had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Teobaldo Cristofol's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Amador Ted read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. Gerardo Bento in the 74thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Honorio Baumer, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Teobaldo Cristofol received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Amador Ted tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 81 minutes into the match, Gerardo Bento had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Honorio Baumer. Almafuerte's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gerardo Bento was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. The supporters of Almafuerte booed when Dinosaurios AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marciano Gutxi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Amador Ted came out of the goal in the 85th minute to try and stop a shot by Almafuerte's Patricio Orzaize. But to his dismay, Patricio Orzaize quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-2. Teobaldo Cristofol fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amador Ted having to interfere. Patricio Orzaize's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Amador Ted read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 95th minute of play. Dinosaurios AFC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.