League Play-Off

Estadio Manantial
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Celedonio Arnas took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Manantial's Santos Ponc got a free kick in the 3rd minute. After 6 played minutes Manantial got a freekick which was hit by Carmelo Joanes. In the 7th minute of the match Silvano Jordy sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jairo Lopez skillfully saved the ball. Marcelo Firman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Celedonio Arnas, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. 12 minutes into the game, Silvano Jordy was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Günther's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Manantial the free kick. The goalkeeper, Marcelo Firman, was totally fooled by Manantial's Santos Ponc, who 14 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. 18 minutes into the match, Manantial's goal looked a bit too open when Emanuel Diagur came free, but Jairo Lopez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fidel Transito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Santos Ponc during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Santos Ponc kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Emanuel Diagur's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jairo Lopez was relentless in the 24th minute of the game. 29 minutes into the match, Günther's goalkeeper Marcelo Firman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Manuel Gurutz. When Manantial's Celedonio Arnas in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Günther's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Enzo Ramone during the 34th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 35th match minute, Manantial was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Enzo Ramone to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Günther booed when Manantial was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enzo Ramone didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 37th minute of the match Silvano Jordy sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jairo Lopez skillfully saved the ball. Jairo Lopez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fidel Transito, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Marcelo Firman made a fantastic save in the 46th minute, when Manuel Gurutz sent off a good shot on target. Fidel Transito's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jairo Lopez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 48th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When Carmelo Joanes fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manantial's protests and gave Carmelo Joanes a yellow card for diving instead. Emanuel Diagur sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind Manantial's goalkeeper Jairo Lopez, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A collision led to Manantial getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Ambrosio Ferman hit a great ball. Fidel Transito received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Jairo Lopez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 76th minute, Emanuel Diagur left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Günther fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. In the 82nd minute, Emanuel Diagur left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Günther fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. The supporters of Günther booed when Manantial was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carmelo Joanes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andres Peruanton fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jairo Lopez having to interfere. Jairo Lopez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fidel Transito in the 92nd minute of the match.