League Play-Off

BlackJack Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Elpidio Vidaurre got the match started through his kick off. In the 12th minute there was a penalty for Tobaty. Charro Buiza stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Ximun Arellano. 0-1. The supporters of Tobaty booed when BlackJack21 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mederi Jara didn't get a good kick on the ball. 17 minutes into the match, Pudes Rubiero dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Donatello Diguja, 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Vidaurre in the 27th minute of play forced BlackJack21's goalkeeper Ximun Arellano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Pudes Rubiero managed to get in a good position for a shot. BlackJack21's supporters rose to their feet, but Pudes Rubiero was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Donatello Diguja breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Heriberto Seoane struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Donatello Diguja didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for BlackJack21. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pudes Rubiero made a kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Xorxe Riguero managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tobaty's supporters rose to their feet, but Xorxe Riguero was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ximun Arellano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Xorxe Riguero fell near the penalty area in the 58th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tobaty's protests and gave Xorxe Riguero a yellow card for diving instead. After 58 played minutes Tobaty got a freekick which was hit by Xorxe Riguero. After 65 minutes, Modesto Arenzana mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the BlackJack21 and the Tobaty players grew even worse after the yellow card. Modesto Arenzana kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Elpidio Vidaurre's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ximun Arellano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 67th minute of play. 69 minutes into the match, Tobaty's goal looked a bit too open when Pudes Rubiero came free, but Donatello Diguja reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pepito Alamea fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ximun Arellano having to interfere. When Elpidio Vidaurre came up free with the goalie in the 74th minute, the Tobaty 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 Elpidio Vidaurre couldn't finish the play. Pepito Alamea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 86 minutes into the match, Casado Montaño had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ximun Arellano. BlackJack21's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Casado Montaño was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.