League Play-Off

Natalio
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Xuan Sibila made the kick off and thus started the match. Roland Caldevila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xuan Sibila, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind Natalio FC's goalkeeper Roland Caldevila, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Urbano Falguera was a little too slow when Erramu Molinuevo got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 18th minute. The score was now 1-0. After a defensive mix-up in Natalio FC's zone, Intxixu Haya stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roland Caldevila came out of the goal and Intxixu Haya tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 25thth minute of the game Xuan Sibila who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Natalio FC's Roland Caldevila was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Kendal's zone, Erramu Molinuevo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Urbano Falguera came out of the goal and Erramu Molinuevo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 40 minutes, Erramu Molinuevo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Natalio FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Erramu Molinuevo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Erramu Molinuevo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Urbano Falguera having to make a save. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Erramu Molinuevo to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 55th minute Roberto Arnaez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Urbano Falguera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the last second Roland Caldevila throw himself and got hold of the ball when Xuan Sibila in the 57thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. An unexpected shot in the 58th minute by Intxixu Haya got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. When Isusko Quemada fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Kendal's protests and gave Isusko Quemada a yellow card for diving instead. After 60 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Kendal! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roberto Arnaez in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Urbano Falguera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 70 minutes into the match, Xuan Sibila dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Roland Caldevila, 3-1. In the 74th minute, Calvet Gabilondo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 79 minutes into the match, Natalio FC's Roberto Arnaez sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Urbano Falguera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Natalio FC's Erramu Molinuevo in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kendal's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Kendal's Calvet Gabilondo got a free kick in the 91st minute. After 92 played minutes Kendal got a freekick which was hit by Xuan Sibila. The supporters of Kendal booed when Natalio FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roberto Arnaez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Erramu Molinuevo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 99th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Urbano Falguera having to interfere.