League Play-Off

Estadio Atraucó
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Rigoberto Gaizko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jose Gomez took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 6th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Andres Ixidor. Atraucó's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The nice shot from Lázaro Mederi in the 8thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Eduardo Eyague had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. When Rigoberto Gaizko came up free with the goalie in the 10th minute, the Atraucó 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 Rigoberto Gaizko couldn't finish the play. If Bartolo Rivero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gabriel Richie fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Andres Ixidor having to interfere. Eduardo Eyague made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rigoberto Gaizko in the 22nd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Atraucó's zone, Gabriel Richie stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Andres Ixidor came out of the goal and Gabriel Richie tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Atraucó's Mauro Chorche got a free kick in the 30th minute. Bartolo Rivero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Andres Ixidor having to interfere. Bartolo Rivero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 39 played minutes Atraucó got a freekick which was hit by Leopoldo Polentzi. Gabriel Richie recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Lisandro Eliazar fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Añelo AFC's protests and gave Lisandro Eliazar a yellow card for diving instead. Lisandro Eliazar kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Rigoberto Gaizko made the kick off in the second half. If Lázaro Mederi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Añelo AFC's Gabriel Richie in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atraucó's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gabriel Richie in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Andres Ixidor prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Atraucó getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Candido Pes hit a great ball. In the 70th match minute, Atraucó was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Candido Pes to maneuver through the defense. 73 minutes into the game, Bartolo Rivero recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Andres Ixidor. Bartolo Rivero showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. In the 83rd minute, Gabriel Richie fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. 89 minutes into the match, Añelo AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Lázaro Mederi came free, but Eduardo Eyague reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eduardo Eyague showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lázaro Mederi, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Bartolo Rivero managed to get in a good position for a shot. Añelo AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Bartolo Rivero was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Andres Ixidor breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Añelo AFC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.