League Play-Off

Escoya
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Honorio Gaizko kicked off to start the match. After a rather tough play, Escoya FC's Flavio Distiratsu got a free kick in the 3rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hector Ireno in the 6th minute of play forced Escoya FC's goalkeeper Evelio Cordarius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Santiago Oroitz made a fantastic save in the 7th minute, when Oscar Luar sent off a good shot on target. Gaston Nalo kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. After having played for 14 minutes, Oscar Luar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Escoya FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Oscar Luar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Oscar Luars short, quick shot in the 16thth minute got Santiago Oroitz to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 19th minute, Oscar Luar fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Santiago Oroitz, passed just outside the right post. After 21 played minutes Cacharí AFC got a freekick which was hit by Gaston Nalo. 21 minutes into the match, Escoya FC's Eulalio Romero broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Honorio Gaizko received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Santiago Oroitz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Evelio Cordarius made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hector Ireno in the 26th minute of play. Evelio Cordarius stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hector Ireno's shot from short distance in the 30th minute. After 32 played minutes Escoya FC got a freekick which was hit by Robustiano Raitin. Hector Ireno received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Evelio Cordarius tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Oscar Luar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Oscar Luar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Guido Precioso charged in rather forcefully in the 39th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Guido Precioso the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Cacharí AFC's Guido Precioso got a free kick in the 39th minute. A collision led to Cacharí AFC getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Guido Precioso hit a great ball. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The wind increased when Hector Ireno made the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Cacharí AFC booed when Escoya FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavio Distiratsu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After recieving a nice pass, Cacharí AFC's Florencio Terciero tried to score from far away in the 60th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Honorio Gaizko in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Santiago Oroitz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Robustiano Raitin kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. When Daniel Perez came up free with the goalie in the 69th minute, the Cacharí AFC 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 Daniel Perez couldn't finish the play. 72 minutes into the match, Cacharí AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Oscar Luar came free, but Santiago Oroitz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Honorio Gaizko received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Santiago Oroitz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 78 minutes into the match, Escoya FC's goal looked a bit too open when Hector Ireno came free, but Evelio Cordarius reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Daniel Perez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cacharí AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Perez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Evelio Cordarius breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 83rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Escoya FC's goalkeeper Evelio Cordarius, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Arnulfo Uzuri during the 88th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Arnulfo Uzuri hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Arnulfo Uzuri recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 95th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Oscar Luar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Santiago Oroitz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 97th minute of play. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.