League Play-Off

Moscovi
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, 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. Denis Gaueko started the match with the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Haroldo Llorian in the 2nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alvaro Florin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 9 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Moscovi! Edgardo Paulin was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 12th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Isidro Baldovino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Isidro Baldovino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Isidro Baldovino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 23 minutes into the match, Corrales's goalkeeper Honorio Garoa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Isidro Baldovino. Fernando Eneko charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fernando Eneko the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After having played for 28 minutes, Denis Gaueko managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Moscovi's supporters crossed their fingers, but Denis Gaueko was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Corrales's Honorio Garoa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 37th minute of the match, managed to save Corrales from getting a goal against them. Denis Gaueko blasted a shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Honorio Garoa having to make a save. Haroldo Llorian sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 40th match minute, Moscovi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Santiago Cilio to maneuver through the defense. Haroldo Llorian fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alvaro Florin having to interfere. A collision led to Moscovi getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Anselmo Frederik hit a great ball. If Haroldo Llorian had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Haroldo Llorian was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Moscovi's Denis Gaueko sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Honorio Garoa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 54 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Corrales! Cristobal Firmo shot the penalty kick right outside the post. When Anselmo Frederik fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Moscovi's protests and gave Anselmo Frederik a yellow card for diving instead. Anselmo Frederik kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Serafin Socorro got free with Alvaro Florin in the 59th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Corrales booed when Moscovi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Santiago Cilio didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Anselmo Frederik managed to get in a good position for a shot. Moscovi's supporters rose to their feet, but Anselmo Frederik was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Honorio Garoa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 69th play minutes Denis Gaueko shot 1-0, a short shot which went by Honorio Garoa and just under the crossbar into goal. Serafin Socorro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Isidro Baldovino in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Honorio Garoa saved Corrales from getting behind. Honorio Garoa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isidro Baldovino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 82nd minute, Denis Gaueko made a precise shot to the right of Honorio Garoa. Corrales's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. When Denis Gaueko came up free with the goalie in the 87th minute, the Moscovi 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 Denis Gaueko couldn't finish the play. Honorio Garoa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isidro Baldovino in the 89th minute of play. Haroldo Llorian's late challenge caught a Moscovi's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Haroldo Llorian helped the player get up and apologised. Corrales's Honorio Garoa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isidro Baldovino in the 98th minute of play. Moscovi walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.