League Play-Off

Tronquito
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Erramu Molinuevo kicked off to start the match. After 3 minutes, Ximenes Cerezo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Tronquito AFC and the Natalio FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Natalio FC booed when Tronquito AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ximenes Cerezo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rey Bustinaga took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 4th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Higinio Cadiñanos. Tronquito AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Sendoa Garriga struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Roland Caldevila didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tronquito AFC. Viviano Fontoria fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roland Caldevila having to interfere. Frechoso Baez took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 14th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Roland Caldevila. Natalio FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Higinio Cadiñanos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roberto Arnaez in the 18th minute of the match. If Erramu Molinuevo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Natalio FC's Roland Caldevila got control of the ball when Viviano Fontoria tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 26th minute Sendoa Garriga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Roland Caldevila saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Viviano Fontoria struck a weak shot in the 29th minute. Roland Caldevila didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tronquito AFC. Jenaro Lezarazo charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jenaro Lezarazo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 32nd match minute, Tronquito AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jenaro Lezarazo to maneuver through the defense. Erramu Molinuevo's late challenge caught a Tronquito AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Erramu Molinuevo helped the player get up and apologised. After 34 played minutes Natalio FC got a freekick which was hit by Erramu Molinuevo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roberto Arnaez in the 39th minute of play forced Tronquito AFC's goalkeeper Higinio Cadiñanos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Roberto Arnaez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

After having played for 54 minutes, Roberto Arnaez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Natalio FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Roberto Arnaez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 59th match minute, Natalio FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miro Cena to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Viviano Fontoria's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Roland Caldevila was relentless in the 61st minute of the game. Miro Cena's late challenge caught a Tronquito AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Miro Cena helped the player get up and apologised. Miro Cena kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Roland Caldevila showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sendoa Garriga, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. After 67 minutes, Sendoa Garriga mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Tronquito AFC and the Natalio FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a defensive mix-up in Tronquito AFC's zone, Erramu Molinuevo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Higinio Cadiñanos 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. A hard shot 69 in the game by Roberto Arnaez from a close distance when the talented Higinio Cadiñanos managed to make a qualified save. Tronquito AFC's players were relieved. If Erramu Molinuevo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Natalio FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Miro Cena hit a great ball. If Sendoa Garriga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Roland Caldevila showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Viviano Fontoria, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Frantzes Perales hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.