League Play-Off

Jarimana
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Generoso Colon started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Leonel Claus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amador Ermano, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Generoso Colon struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Marcial Cresitobalo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Jarimana AFC. Marcial Cresitobalo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Venancio Mantzio in the 9th minute of play. Lnch AFC's Marcial Cresitobalo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Generoso Colon in the 11th minute of play. Generoso Colon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Claudio Arixo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 28th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Leonel Claus. Jarimana AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Venancio Mantzio kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. 37 minutes into the match, Jarimana AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Niceto Vedillo came free, but Leonel Claus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Isaias Baristo charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Isaias Baristo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 39th minute, one of Lnch AFC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Lnch AFC. In the 41st minute there was a penalty for Jarimana AFC. Ivan Karmel stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Marcial Cresitobalo. 1-0. Marcial Cresitobalo made a fantastic save in the 46th minute, when Segundo Ferrer sent off a good shot on target. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Amador Ermano to make the kick off. Niceto Vedillo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Leonel Claus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amador Ermano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Amador Ermano's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Leonel Claus read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 57th minute of play. Leonel Claus was out of position in the 63 minute of play, and Amador Ermano capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Amador Ermano really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. Leonel Claus made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Marciano Ederono sent off a good shot on target. Generoso Colon kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Niceto Vedillo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lnch AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Niceto Vedillo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Leonel Claus breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Lnch AFC's zone, Segundo Ferrer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcial Cresitobalo came out of the goal and Segundo Ferrer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gavino Erramun hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ladislao Oier during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ladislao Oier kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. If Segundo Ferrer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Jarimana AFC fans' excitement grew in the 95th match minute when Jarimana AFC's Generoso Colon looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Lnch AFC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.