League Play-Off

Arrieta Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Eliseo Opilano made the kick off which started today's match. If Adan Virila had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ubaldo Maule took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eliseo Opilano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eliseo Opilano in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ubaldo Maule saved Cuervos Azulgranas from getting behind. In the 9th minute Eliseo Opilano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ubaldo Maule saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Enrique Dacio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leonardo Maju having to interfere. Ubaldo Maule took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eliseo Opilano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 22 minutes into the match, Ezpeleta FC's goal looked a bit too open when Prospero Geofredo came free, but Leonardo Maju reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adan Virila sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 26 played minutes Cuervos Azulgranas got a freekick which was hit by Prospero Geofredo. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Prospero Geofredo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cuervos Azulgranas's supporters rose to their feet, but Prospero Geofredo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Leonardo Maju breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Prospero Geofredo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Leonardo Maju tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Prospero Geofredo in the 36th minute of play forced Ezpeleta FC's goalkeeper Leonardo Maju to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Adan Virila sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet as Eliseo Opilano kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Ubaldo Maule. That made the score 1-0 in the 42 minute of play. Adan Virila could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 48th minute of the match, but Ubaldo Maule made a huge save. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Prospero Geofredo to make the kick off. Ubaldo Maule stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Adan Virila's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Cuervos Azulgranas's zone, Adan Virila stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ubaldo Maule came out of the goal and Adan Virila tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 57th match minute, Cuervos Azulgranas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Delmar Noe to maneuver through the defense. Ubaldo Maule came out of the goal in the 60th minute to try and stop a shot by Ezpeleta FC's Eliseo Opilano. But to his dismay, Eliseo Opilano quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. When Hipolito Vigil fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ezpeleta FC's protests and gave Hipolito Vigil a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Ezpeleta FC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Hipolito Vigil hit a great ball. In the 74th minute, Enrique Dacio made a precise shot to the right of Leonardo Maju. Ezpeleta FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adan Virila in the 80th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ubaldo Maule prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Adan Virila fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ubaldo Maule having to interfere. Eliseo Opilano took the ball and in the 90 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ubaldo Maule. Ubaldo Maule dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1.