League Play-Off

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Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Joel Intxixu got the match started through his kick off. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Picapiedras F.C.'s Joel Intxixu in the 4th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Fernan Selmo was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Calaza through an amazing save. Joel Intxixu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Federico Shepherd recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 14th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 15th match minute, Calaza was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Faustino Matxin to maneuver through the defense. Joel Intxixu had several of the Calaza's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 19 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 1-0 score and a disappointed Fernan Selmo as he didn't even see the shot coming. If Evaristo Sabin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fernando Domenec received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Fernan Selmo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 29 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Calaza! Joel Intxixu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fernan Selmo having to make a save. A hard shot 39 in the game by Evaristo Sabin from a close distance when the talented Fernan Selmo managed to make a qualified save. Calaza's players were relieved. In the 40th minute Joel Intxixu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fernan Selmo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 41 minutes into the game, Fabricio Ramone was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Calaza's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Picapiedras F.C. the free kick. Fabricio Ramone hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Joel Intxixu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernan Selmo having to interfere. Evaristo Sabin's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 46thth minute, Fernan Selmo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Enrique Mingo made a kick off. Fabricio Ramone was shown his second yellow card after 54 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The supporters of Picapiedras F.C. booed when Calaza was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabricio Ramone didn't get a good kick on the ball. Picapiedras F.C.'s Candido Fernandez couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 56th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Calaza. Godofredo Goizeder received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Fernan Selmo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Evaristo Sabin in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fernan Selmo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Federico Shepherd came up free with the goalie in the 66th minute, the Calaza 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 Federico Shepherd couldn't finish the play. After a defensive mix-up in Picapiedras F.C.'s zone, Federico Shepherd stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcelino Banegas came out of the goal and Federico Shepherd tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Evaristo Sabin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Federico Shepherd was extremely unlucky when he, in the 72nd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. A collision led to Picapiedras F.C. getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Fernando Domenec hit a great ball. Fernando Domenec fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernan Selmo having to interfere. A collision led to Calaza getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Honorato Maureo hit a great ball. Evaristo Sabin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Evaristo Sabin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Enrique Mingo kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 93rd minute of the match Candido Fernandez sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Fernan Selmo skillfully saved the ball. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Picapiedras F.C. fully deserved thier win.