League Play-Off

Palcapunta
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Palcapunta AFC's Celio Abascal started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When Julo AFC's Hermengildo Calderona in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Palcapunta AFC's goalie prevented a goal. With an all-out effort, Palcapunta AFC's Gizon Zubillaga threw himself towards the right post 6 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Celio Abascal, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. If Celio Abascal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ellande Abadia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Celio Abascal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gizon Zubillaga having to interfere. Julo AFC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 19th minute, when Celio Abascal scored to the left of an out of position Gizon Zubillaga, making the score, 1-0. With a little luck, Julo AFC's Gizon Zubillaga got control of the ball when Ellande Abadia tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gizon Zubillaga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celio Abascal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Hermengildo Calderona managed to get in a good position for a shot. Julo AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Hermengildo Calderona was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Damario Abeitia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gizon Zubillaga came out of the goal in the 28th minute to try and stop a shot by Palcapunta AFC's Ellande Abadia. But to his dismay, Ellande Abadia quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. Ellande Abadia in the 31stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Gizon Zubillaga, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ellande Abadia's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 33rdth minute, Gizon Zubillaga skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. If Ellande Abadia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Celio Abascal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gizon Zubillaga having to interfere. In the 38th minute, Julo AFC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Celio Abascal fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After 40 played minutes Julo AFC got a freekick which was hit by Meder Irizar. Ellande Abadia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Gizon Zubillaga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Julo AFC fans' excitement grew in the 44th match minute when Julo AFC's Hermengildo Calderona looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Frascuelo Gancedo to strike the kick off in the second half. Julo AFC's Gizon Zubillaga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Celio Abascal in the 53rd minute of play. Ellande Abadia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gizon Zubillaga having to interfere. Celio Abascal's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gizon Zubillaga read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 58th minute of play. Gizon Zubillaga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Celio Abascal, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. After 79 minutes, Ronaldo Abastas mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Palcapunta AFC and the Julo AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Ronaldo Abastas kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Ciriaco Abeitia charged in rather forcefully in the 88th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ciriaco Abeitia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 88th match minute, Palcapunta AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciriaco Abeitia to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Palcapunta AFC getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Fernan Abella hit a great ball. Gizon Zubillaga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ellande Abadia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Julo AFC's Chano Sampayo got a free kick in the 96th minute. 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. Palcapunta AFC fully deserved thier win.