League Play-Off

Estadio Palmitas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Clemente Machado made the kick off which started today's match. Eloy Arixo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 2nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 4 minutes into the match, Palmitas FC's goal looked a bit too open when Juan Bingen came free, but Pedro Haritz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedro Haritz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paulo Jaunti, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Eloy Arixo struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Pedro Haritz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Batán FC. In the 12th minute Clemente Machado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Victor Guillelmus saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Palmitas FC booed when Batán FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marco Paskal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Juan Bingen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Haritz having to interfere. Maximiliano Tabby kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. After recieving a nice pass, Palmitas FC's Justo Janpier tried to score from far away in the 21st minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Pedro Haritz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juan Bingen in the 30th minute of play. Palmitas FC's Pedro Haritz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Juan Bingen in the 31st minute of play. Pedro Haritz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eloy Arixo, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Pedro Haritz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eloy Arixo, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Pascual Pasqual could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 38th minute of the match, but Victor Guillelmus made a huge save. Clemente Machado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Victor Guillelmus tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Danilo Gauargi's late challenge caught a Palmitas FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Danilo Gauargi helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Batán FC's Danilo Gauargi got a free kick in the 40th minute. After having played for 45 minutes, Pascual Pasqual managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Palmitas FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pascual Pasqual was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eloy Arixo made a kick off. In the 52nd minute, Clemente Machado 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. Victor Guillelmus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Clemente Machado in the 58th minute of play. Eloy Arixo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a rather tough play, Batán FC's Maximiliano Tabby got a free kick in the 66th minute. Clemente Machado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Victor Guillelmus having to interfere. The supporters of Palmitas FC booed when Batán FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulo Jaunti didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eloy Arixo in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Haritz saved Palmitas FC from getting behind. Eloy Arixo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Haritz having to interfere. Pascual Pasqual recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pascual Pasqual during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Palmitas FC's Pascual Pasqual got a free kick in the 80th minute. Eloy Arixo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Pedro Haritz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Danilo Gauargi got his second yellow card in the match during the 85th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Cleto Elorri kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. In the 90th minute, Eloy Arixo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Batán FC's zone, Clemente Machado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Victor Guillelmus came out of the goal and Clemente Machado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Batán FC booed when Palmitas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cleto Elorri didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Palmitas FC's Clemente Machado got a free kick in the 97th minute. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.