League Play-Off

Estadio Talati
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Domingos Giraldo took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute Serafin Columbo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Prudencio Dantae saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Clausurada's Serafin Columbo got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Domingos Giraldo in the 6th minute of play forced Talati FC's goalkeeper Prudencio Dantae to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Clausurada booed when Talati FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Donato Ereinotz didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Domingos Giraldo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Clausurada's Domingos Giraldo got a good chance for a goal in the 17th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Prudencio Dantae showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Serafin Columbo in the 18th minute of the match. In the 19th match minute, Talati FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by German Curcio to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Talati FC's zone, Domingos Giraldo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Prudencio Dantae came out of the goal and Domingos Giraldo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Prudencio Dantae showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Serafin Columbo in the 26th minute of the match. 27 minutes into the game, Aldo Dodorol was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Clausurada's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Talati FC the free kick. In the 28th minute, Honorio Serapio 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. 30 minutes into the match, Clausurada's goalkeeper Arnulfo Gabino had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Honorio Serapio. Honorio Serapio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Arnulfo Gabino didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 31st minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. Honorio Serapio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 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 Miguel Garoa made the kick off in the second half. Serafin Columbo made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 54thth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Prudencio Dantae would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. When Domingos Giraldo, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 56 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Prudencio Dantae was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. When Melchor Mel fell near the penalty area in the 60th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Talati FC's protests and gave Melchor Mel a yellow card for diving instead. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 60th minute of the game. One of Talati FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Clausurada:s goal. When the match had been going on for 62 minutes, Clausurada's Aquiles Rius got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Prudencio Dantae. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Miguel Garoa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Talati FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Miguel Garoa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arnulfo Gabino breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 78th match minute, Clausurada was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Serafin Columbo to maneuver through the defense. In the 78th minute, Serafin Columbo fired away a sharp free kick straight at the goal. It looked like it might be really tough for the goalie to handle, but the shot went into the stands to the left of Prudencio Dantae. If Serafin Columbo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Honorio Serapio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Serafin Columbo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Clausurada's supporters rose to their feet, but Serafin Columbo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Prudencio Dantae breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 99th minute Domingos Giraldo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Prudencio Dantae saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Clausurada eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.