League Play-Off

Pichincha
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rafael Jaen took the kick off in the first half of the match. Elpidio Barbosa struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Celso Lander didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Estacas. After a rather tough play, Pichincha AFC's Matias Lastur got a free kick in the 9th minute. Celso Lander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elpidio Barbosa in the 11th minute of the match. Gaspar Ferdinand could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 13th minute of the match, but Severiano Urtzi made a huge save. If Rafael Jaen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gaspar Ferdinand could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Severiano Urtzi made a huge save. Celso Lander took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elpidio Barbosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Gregorio Ticho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Barbosa in the 33rd minute of play forced Pichincha AFC's goalkeeper Celso Lander to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Matias Lastur's late challenge caught a Estacas's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Matias Lastur helped the player get up and apologised. In the 34th minute, Matias Lastur hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gaspar Ferdinand struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Severiano Urtzi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pichincha AFC. Gregorio Ticho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Celso Lander tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Pichincha AFC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Uriel Tiso hit a great ball. In the 49th minute the ball was on its way in behind Pichincha AFC's goalkeeper Celso Lander, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Elpidio Barbosa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Celso Lander made a huge save. A hard shot 56 in the game by Gregorio Ticho from a close distance when the talented Celso Lander managed to make a qualified save. Pichincha AFC's players were relieved. Pichincha AFC's Rafael Jaen got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Celso Lander didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Elpidio Barbosa went, in the 67th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-3 was the resulting score. In the 70th minute, Gregorio Ticho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Estacas booed when Pichincha AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. David Lorien didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 75th minute, Isaac Etxeberri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the Pichincha AFC defense, Elpidio Barbosa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Celso Lander. The Pichincha AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Celso Lander should have stopped the shot. Matias Lastur hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Elpidio Barbosa could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Celso Lander made a huge save. After having played for 94 minutes, Gregorio Ticho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Estacas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gregorio Ticho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Gregorio Ticho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Estacas walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.