League Play-Off

Estadio Espora
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Simon Hug showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Uriel Valerio in the 6th minute of the match. 8 minutes into the match, Corti AFC's Uriel Valerio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Simon Hug narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Uriel Valerio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Simon Hug read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. Wilfredo Cordeiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Simon Hug tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Espora's Simon Hug played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Uriel Valerio in the 12th minute of play. In the 13th match minute, Espora was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felix Etxepare to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Espora's Felix Etxepare got a free kick in the 15th minute. Cayetano Eusko charged in rather forcefully in the 16th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cayetano Eusko the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Espora's Cayetano Eusko got a free kick in the 16th minute. 17 minutes into the match, Espora's goal looked a bit too open when Wilfredo Cordeiro came free, but Simon Hug reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 20 minutes, Uriel Valerio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Corti AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Uriel Valerio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Uriel Valerio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Simon Hug tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wilfredo Cordeiro in the 24th minute of play forced Espora's goalkeeper Simon Hug to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Espora's Julian Gartzea got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet as Espora's Julian Gartzea slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jaime Atarrabi. That made the score 1-0 after 28 minutes of play. 32 minutes into the match, Espora's Julian Gartzea sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jaime Atarrabi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Simon Hug made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wilfredo Cordeiro in the 34th minute of play. Wilfredo Cordeiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Simon Hug tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Wilfredo Cordeiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Felix Etxepare during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 40 played minutes Espora got a freekick which was hit by Felix Etxepare. In the 45th minute the ball was on its way in behind Espora's goalkeeper Simon Hug, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Simon Hug showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uriel Valerio, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Uriel Valerio made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Baldomero Edwardo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jaime Atarrabi was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. In the 61st minute, Baldomero Edwardo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Simon Hug showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uriel Valerio, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Julian Gartzea struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Jaime Atarrabi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Espora. A collision led to Espora getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Vinicio Iago hit a great ball. If Wilfredo Cordeiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Uriel Valerio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Uriel Valerio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jaime Atarrabi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julian Gartzea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Espora's Julian Gartzea in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Corti AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After 89th play minutes Baldomero Edwardo shot 3-0, a short shot which went by Jaime Atarrabi and just under the crossbar into goal. If Baldomero Edwardo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Julian Gartzea had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Espora were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Corti AFC for a fine match.