League Play-Off

BASC PARK
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) 2 minutes into the game, Adan Infante cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Oliverio Armero was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After having played for 8 minutes, Gerazan Goiri managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. basc FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gerazan Goiri was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Stefano Astorgano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alvaro Ruiloba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 10 played minutes Palwarito got a freekick which was hit by Adan Infante. In the 13th minute, Salvator Arrese made a precise shot to the right of Oliverio Armero. basc FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Stefano Astorgano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alvaro Ruiloba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Palwarito's Stefano Astorgano proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 27th minute of the match, managed to save Palwarito from getting a goal against them. Oliverio Armero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adan Bergues in the 28th minute of play. Stefano Astorgano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gerazan Goiri in the 29th minute. Stefano Astorgano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alvaro Ruiloba, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. 38 minutes into the match, basc FC's Etxatxu Lavin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Stefano Astorgano narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 42nd minute, Eguen Abella reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Stefano Astorgano. The goal made the score 1-2. In the 46th minute, Eguen Abella hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Salvator Arrese made a kick off. Stefano Astorgano stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gerazan Goiri's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Zuberoa Marquez managed to get in a good position for a shot. basc FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Zuberoa Marquez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Stefano Astorgano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Eguen Abella fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Stefano Astorgano having to interfere. 2-2 became the score in the 58th minute when Etxatxu Lavin elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Gerazan Goiri scored 3-2 in the 61st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Stefano Astorgano, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. basc FC's Etxatxu Lavin got a good chance for a goal in the 64th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 67 played minutes Palwarito got a freekick which was hit by Adan Bergues. Stefano Astorgano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gerazan Goiri, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Eguen Abella sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 73 minutes into the match, Palwarito's goal looked a bit too open when Gerazan Goiri came free, but Stefano Astorgano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gerazan Goiri in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Stefano Astorgano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Eguen Abella sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Palwarito's Stefano Astorgano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvaro Ruiloba in the 81st minute of play. A nice corner shot did that Gerazan Goiri got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Stefano Astorgano quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Alvaro Ruiloba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gerazan Goiri in the 97th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Stefano Astorgano saved Palwarito from getting behind. basc FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.