League Play-Off

Ricardo E. Bochini
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Vinicio Jokin took the kick off in the first half of the match. Vinicio Jokin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Niceto Cuartio having to interfere. 9 minutes into the game, Domingo Estebano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. HacheAbajo FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zetta FC the free kick. Niceto Cuartio went to the wrong direction when Aureliano Cordareo was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. When Zetta FC's Teodoro Garin in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye HacheAbajo FC's goalie prevented a goal. Teodoro Garin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Niceto Cuartio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Teodoro Garin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Niceto Cuartio having to interfere. Teodoro Garin struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Niceto Cuartio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Zetta FC. Teodoro Garin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Niceto Cuartio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Teodoro Garin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Niceto Cuartio having to interfere. Teodoro Garin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Vinicio Jokin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Niceto Cuartio having to interfere. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Joaquin Pueblo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Vinicio Jokin was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 54th minute. Zetta FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Cecilio Jakes hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Vinicio Jokin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Niceto Cuartio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 61 played minutes Zetta FC got a freekick which was hit by Marciano Rik. After a defensive mix-up in HacheAbajo FC's zone, Teodoro Garin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Niceto Cuartio came out of the goal and Teodoro Garin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience was convinced that Vinicio Jokin's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Niceto Cuartio was relentless in the 68th minute of the game. The supporters of Zetta FC booed when HacheAbajo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cecilio Jakes didn't get a good kick on the ball. 78 minutes into the match, Zetta FC's Aureliano Cordareo broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Vinicio Jokin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Niceto Cuartio having to interfere. In the 81st match minute, HacheAbajo FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Santo Jerrold to maneuver through the defense. 85 minutes into the match, Zetta FC's Teodoro Garin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Niceto Cuartio narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Teodoro Garins short, quick shot in the 87thth minute got Niceto Cuartio to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 89thth minute of the game Vinicio Jokin who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but HacheAbajo FC's Niceto Cuartio was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience was convinced that Vinicio Jokin's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Niceto Cuartio was relentless in the 91st minute of the game. After having played for 93 minutes, Teodoro Garin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zetta FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Teodoro Garin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.