League Play-Off

Athena Exclamation
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Evelio Vargas got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of Dolores FC booed when Acuario Fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zacarias Thomas didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Dolores FC fans' excitement grew in the 5th match minute when Dolores FC's Rene Garaona 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Mati Uusen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eloy Froila in the 11th minute of the match. 13 minutes into the match, Dolores FC's goal looked a bit too open when Evelio Vargas came free, but Aldo Vergaray reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mati Uusen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rene Garaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dolores FC were awarded a corner in the 17th minute after Acuario Fc's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Jacinto Rosalio took the corner. Dolores FC's Jacinto Rosalio was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Mati Uusen in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Rene Garaona recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rene Garaona's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mati Uusen read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. After some careless play in the Acuario Fc defense, Eloy Froila kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mati Uusen. The Acuario Fc fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mati Uusen should have stopped the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rene Garaona in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mati Uusen prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mati Uusen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rene Garaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rene Garaona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a rather tough play, Acuario Fc's Zacarias Thomas got a free kick in the 41st minute. In the 41st minute, Jacinto Rosalio sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Acuario Fc's Mati Uusen didn't even have to move. In the 44th minute, Eloy Froila 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. In the 46th match minute, Acuario Fc was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernabe Demesio to maneuver through the defense. Mati Uusen came out of the goal in the 47th minute to try and stop a shot by Dolores FC's Rene Garaona. But to his dismay, Rene Garaona quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. After the first half Dolores FC were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Eloy Froila stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Acuario Fc's Mati Uusen proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 55th minute of the match, managed to save Acuario Fc from getting a goal against them. Evelio Vargas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Aldo Vergaray tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Eloy Froila had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Dolores FC booed when Acuario Fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benito Frederico didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Acuario Fc's zone, Rene Garaona stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mati Uusen came out of the goal and Rene Garaona tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 79 minutes into the game, Rene Garaona lined in a short shot 0-5 behind a frustrated Mati Uusen. Eloy Froila sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 97 minutes into the game, Ladislao Benitez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Dolores FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Acuario Fc the free kick. In the 97th minute, Ladislao Benitez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.