League Play-Off

Pilar
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Esteban Garaona started the match with the kick off. Eliseo Tristan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Esteban Garaona in the 5th minute of play. Estacas FC's Eliseo Tristan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save Estacas FC from getting a goal against them. Omar Su took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelino Bartoleme, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Estacas FC's Marcelino Bartoleme in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pilar FC's goalie prevented a goal. 23 minutes into the game, Apolo Cuarto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pilar FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Estacas FC the free kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcelino Bartoleme in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Omar Su saved Pilar FC from getting behind. 26 minutes into the match, Pilar FC's goal looked a bit too open when Marcelino Bartoleme came free, but Omar Su reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 27th match minute, Pilar FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wilfredo Panfilo to maneuver through the defense. When Isidro Rolado came up free with the goalie in the 29th minute, the Estacas FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Isidro Rolado couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isidro Rolado in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Omar Su prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 34th minute, Fausto Lauaxeta managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pilar FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Fausto Lauaxeta was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eliseo Tristan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Pilar FC booed when Estacas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Federico Rami didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Esteban Garaona in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eliseo Tristan saved Estacas FC from getting behind. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Marcelino Bartoleme stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Omar Su took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelino Bartoleme, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcelino Bartoleme sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcelino Bartoleme received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Omar Su tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Isidro Rolado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Estacas FC's Eliseo Tristan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fausto Lauaxeta in the 67th minute of play. Omar Su made an important save on a dangerous shot by Isidro Rolado in the 72nd minute. 75 minutes into the game, Marcelino Bartoleme recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Omar Su. Marcelino Bartoleme showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Isidro Rolado got free with Omar Su in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Esteban Garaona struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Eliseo Tristan didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pilar FC. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Estacas FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.