League Play-Off

Estadio Namekusei
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Eusebio Chumo started the match with the kick off. After some careless play in the Saiyajin defense, Titan Palermo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Berdoi Tablares. The Saiyajin fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Berdoi Tablares should have stopped the shot. Isaac Euloxu hit a great freekick 10 minutes into the match. 14 minutes into the game, Luigi Doublet cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Berdoi Tablares was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 17 minutes into the match, Sandungueo's Titan Palermo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Berdoi Tablares narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sandungueo's goalkeeper Jeremias Procopio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Titan Palermo in the 21st minute of play forced Saiyajin's goalkeeper Berdoi Tablares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 23 minutes into the match, Sandungueo's goalkeeper Jeremias Procopio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eusebio Chumo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Natã Motta in the 35th minute of play forced Saiyajin's goalkeeper Berdoi Tablares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 40th minute, Natã Motta 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. Berdoi Tablares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Titan Palermo in the 46th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Titan Palermo made a kick off. Jeremias Procopio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eusebio Chumo, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. The supporters of Saiyajin booed when Sandungueo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Bertran didn't get a good kick on the ball. 55 minutes into the match, Ismael Bernebe had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jeremias Procopio. Sandungueo's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ismael Bernebe was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. Berdoi Tablares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Natã Motta in the 63rd minute of the match. Natã Motta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Berdoi Tablares having to interfere. In the 69th minute, Luigi Doublet left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Sandungueo fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-5. Fernando Bertin kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Saiyajin made a substitution. Tsubasa Atom replaced Ismael Bernebe. Tsubasa Atom sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. A collision led to Saiyajin getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Benicio Maria hit a great ball. Astor Poz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Tsubasa Atom came up free with the goalie in the 80th minute, the Saiyajin 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 Tsubasa Atom couldn't finish the play. 81 minutes into the game, Saiyajin's Dario Mercurio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jeremias Procopio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-5. Jeremias Procopio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eusebio Chumo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 86th minute Saiyajin were awarded a corner. Gervasio Chuan went to the cornerflag to take it. Dario Mercurio was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. With a little luck, Saiyajin's Berdoi Tablares got control of the ball when Cristian Bertran tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Saiyajin booed when Sandungueo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hernan Cidro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sandungueo's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.