League Play-Off

FCNM Beto Acosta
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) After a rather tough play, Stronghold S.A's Remigio Urdaspal got a free kick in the 4th minute. Hilario Ibanez came out of the goal in the 7th minute to try and stop a shot by Stronghold S.A's Amilcar Gomez. But to his dismay, Amilcar Gomez quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Remigio Urdaspal in the 10th minute of play forced A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's goalkeeper Hilario Ibanez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Beto Acosta got free with Manel Villa in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Hilario Ibanez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amilcar Gomez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Amilcar Gomez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Stronghold S.A's supporters rose to their feet, but Amilcar Gomez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hilario Ibanez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Amilcar Gomez in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hilario Ibanez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Beto Acosta could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Manel Villa made a huge save. In the 24thth minute of the game Amilcar Gomez who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's Hilario Ibanez was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Amilcar Gomez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 34 played minutes Stronghold S.A got a freekick which was hit by Amilcar Gomez. Hilario Ibanez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amilcar Gomez in the 38th minute of play. Hilario Ibanez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amilcar Gomez in the 40th minute of play. Amilcar Gomez took the ball and in the 43 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Hilario Ibanez. Hilario Ibanez dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Hilario Ibanez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amilcar Gomez in the 47th minute of play. After the first half Stronghold S.A were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Beto Acosta scored 2-2 in the 55th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Manel Villa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 58th minute, Beto Acosta ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Manel Villa was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-2. 60 minutes into the match, Stronghold S.A's goal looked a bit too open when Beto Acosta came free, but Manel Villa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Amilcar Gomez might have been able to make a better finish in the 61st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hilario Ibanez. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Amilcar Gomez ran back to his position shaking his head. 61 minutes into the match, A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's goalkeeper Hilario Ibanez had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Amilcar Gomez. Hilario Ibanez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Remigio Urdaspal in the 64th minute of play. Beto Acosta recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Stronghold S.A's Eliseo Herena was substituted for Remigio Urdaspal. A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's Peng Hong Fei was substituted for Beto Acosta. Stronghold S.A's Carlos Fernendo quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Julian Hulberto, made in the 70th minute of the game. Peng Hong Fei received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Manel Villa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 78 minutes, Tiburcio Tino made it 4-2 with a short kick to the right side. Stronghold S.A's Manel Villa tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Stronghold S.A's Manel Villa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tiburcio Tino in the 80th minute of play. A collision led to Stronghold S.A getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Nurettin Vefalı hit a great ball. A.F Cuervos Azulgranas's Hilario Ibanez proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save A.F Cuervos Azulgranas from getting a goal against them. When Peng Hong Fei came up free with the goalie in the 86th minute, the A.F Cuervos Azulgranas 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 Peng Hong Fei couldn't finish the play. Hilario Ibanez made an important save on a dangerous shot by Amilcar Gomez in the 95th minute. A.F Cuervos Azulgranas were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Stronghold S.A for a fine match.