League Play-Off

Cervantes
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) 4 minutes into the match, Cervantes AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Anier Shantala came free, but Honorio Otsoko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iker Nazario kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. In the 12th minute of the match Cristobal Fidele sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Honorio Otsoko skillfully saved the ball. In the 15th minute, Hipolito Marino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Froilan Ekain's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Honorio Otsoko read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 16th minute of play. Denis Lauro was extremely unlucky when he, in the 20th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Delmar Malvin received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Feliberto Matia came out and tried to block the shot, but Delmar Malvin slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 22nd minute. When Favorina FC's Anier Shantala in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cervantes AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Favorina FC's zone, Delmar Malvin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Feliberto Matia came out of the goal and Delmar Malvin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 37 minutes into the game, one of Favorina FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 38th minute there was a penalty for Cervantes AFC. Marcelo Matxin stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Feliberto Matia. 2-0. In the 43rd match minute, Cervantes AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Denis Lauro to maneuver through the defense. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Denis Lauro made a kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Froilan Ekain in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Honorio Otsoko prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Froilan Ekain's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Honorio Otsoko was relentless in the 58th minute of the game. Paolo Cresencio hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Honorio Otsoko came out of the goal in the 60th minute to try and stop a shot by Favorina FC's Anier Shantala. But to his dismay, Anier Shantala quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. Alfredo Ishmael's late challenge caught a Cervantes AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alfredo Ishmael helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Favorina FC's Alfredo Ishmael got a free kick in the 70th minute. A collision led to Cervantes AFC getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Paolo Cresencio hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Cervantes AFC's Paolo Cresencio got a free kick in the 78th minute. Honorio Otsoko made an important save on a dangerous shot by Anier Shantala in the 79th minute. Delmar Malvin struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Feliberto Matia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cervantes AFC. Feliberto Matia came out of the goal in the 82nd minute to try and stop a shot by Cervantes AFC's Denis Lauro. But to his dismay, Denis Lauro quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-2. 86 minutes into the match, Favorina FC's goal looked a bit too open when Delmar Malvin came free, but Feliberto Matia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. German Cerilo hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. Delmar Malvin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Delmar Malvin's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Feliberto Matia read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 91st minute of play. After having played for 97 minutes, Denis Lauro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cervantes AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Denis Lauro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Cervantes AFC fully deserved thier win.