League Play-Off

Nou Mestalla
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, 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. Tristan Losantos started the match with the kick off. After 9 played minutes Josu Cabada rounded Rubiais San Ciprian CD's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 2-0. Ekhi Ribas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Josu Cabada, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Eusebio Menendez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Valencia FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Eusebio Menendez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ekhi Ribas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 21 minutes into the game, Dei Sanz threw the ball into play from the sideline. Valencia FC's Eusebio Menendez quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Ekhi Ribas was a little too slow when Josu Cabada got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 27th minute. The score was now 3-0. Gregorio Bouzon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tristan Losantos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Rubiais San Ciprian CD's zone, Josete Sanz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ekhi Ribas came out of the goal and Josete Sanz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Donato Arraz charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Donato Arraz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Donato Arraz hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Gregorio Bouzon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eriberto Alcantara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

After some careless play in the Rubiais San Ciprian CD defense, Josu Cabada kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ekhi Ribas. The Rubiais San Ciprian CD fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ekhi Ribas should have stopped the shot. Valencia FC's Gregorio Bouzon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tristan Losantos in the 67th minute of play. In the 68th match minute, Valencia FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Josete Picazo to maneuver through the defense. In the 77th match minute, Rubiais San Ciprian CD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aquiles Valerón to maneuver through the defense. Elixio Duarte could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Gregorio Bouzon made a huge save. Elixio Duarte received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Gregorio Bouzon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Josete Picazo charged in rather forcefully in the 82nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Josete Picazo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Josete Picazo kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Walme Alcalde sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Rubiais San Ciprian CD's zone, Josu Cabada stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ekhi Ribas came out of the goal and Josu Cabada tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Valencia FC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Domenico Verdu hit a great ball. Valencia FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Rubiais San Ciprian CD for a fine match.