League Play-Off

Luis Amuchástegui
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Macvanagu FC's Melchor Esiquio started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When Tadeusz Dynda came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Macvanagu FC 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 Tadeusz Dynda couldn't finish the play. 6 minutes into the match, Macvanagu FC's Tadeusz Dynda sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Vlatko Bošković narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Melchor Esiquio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vlatko Bošković read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. A collision led to EL DIABLO FC getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Xu Qian Yuan hit a great ball. When Macvanagu FC's Melchor Esiquio in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye EL DIABLO FC's goalie prevented a goal. Macvanagu FC's Henning Gregersson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Delmiro Mazuste in the 19th minute of play. EL DIABLO FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Pedro Manex in the 26th minute. After 29 minutes EL DIABLO FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ali Güralp Özalpsan who took care of the corner kick. The goalkeeper smacked the ball away after a great corner, but Gilbert Piwowarski advanced and headed the ball into goal, 1-0 in the 29th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xu Qian Yuan in the 37th minute of play forced Macvanagu FC's goalkeeper Henning Gregersson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ali Güralp Özalpsan took the ball and in the 43 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Vlatko Bošković. Vlatko Bošković dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. In the 47th minute, Elpidio Markel 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. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Elpidio Markel stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Henning Gregersson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Xu Qian Yuan in the 51st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, EL DIABLO FC's Pedro Manex got a free kick in the 52nd minute. 55 minutes into the match, Macvanagu FC's Tadeusz Dynda sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Vlatko Bošković narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 56 minutes into the match, Macvanagu FC's goal looked a bit too open when Delmiro Mazuste came free, but Henning Gregersson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tadeusz Dynda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Henning Gregersson made a fantastic save in the 60th minute, when Xu Qian Yuan sent off a good shot on target. Macvanagu FC's Henning Gregersson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 61st minute of the match, managed to save Macvanagu FC from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pedro Manex in the 64th minute of play forced Macvanagu FC's goalkeeper Henning Gregersson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 64 minutes, Henning Gregersson successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Xu Qian Yuan in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Henning Gregersson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tadeusz Dynda in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vlatko Bošković saved EL DIABLO FC from getting behind. 71 minutes into the match, Macvanagu FC's goalkeeper Henning Gregersson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Elpidio Markel. Vlatko Bošković took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Haroldo Abadia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tadeusz Dynda in the 80th minute of play forced EL DIABLO FC's goalkeeper Vlatko Bošković to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 82nd minute, Melchor Esiquio 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. Haroldo Abadia hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Macvanagu FC's Henning Gregersson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xu Qian Yuan in the 88th minute of play. Melchor Esiquio struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Vlatko Bošković didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Macvanagu FC. Vlatko Bošković showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Melchor Esiquio in the 92nd minute of the match.