League Play-Off

Pirates Arena 2005
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Joaquin Ponte made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute Estrada Finez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan-Alfredo Astiategui saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jairón Tresgallo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Urtsua Rascuro having to interfere. 8 minutes into the match, CD Billanos's goalkeeper Urtsua Rascuro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Joaquin Ponte. Urtsua Rascuro was a little too slow when Joaquin Ponte got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 8th minute. The score was now 1-0. The attack was good, but when Joaquin Ponte in the 12th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. Juan-Alfredo Astiategui showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emilio Vendrell in the 14th minute of the match. In the 16th minute Emilio Vendrell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan-Alfredo Astiategui saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mane Rulan charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mane Rulan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Freibeuter of Sankt Pauli booed when CD Billanos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mane Rulan didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind Freibeuter of Sankt Pauli's goalkeeper Juan-Alfredo Astiategui, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Juan-Alfredo Astiategui took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Estrada Finez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Emilio Vendrell's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Juan-Alfredo Astiategui read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. After 28 played minutes CD Billanos got a freekick which was hit by Emilio Vendrell. The audience was convinced that Emilio Vendrell's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Juan-Alfredo Astiategui was relentless in the 31st minute of the game. The CD Billanos fans' excitement grew in the 31st match minute when CD Billanos's Emilio Vendrell 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 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Juan-Alfredo Astiategui stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emilio Vendrell's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emilio Vendrell in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Juan-Alfredo Astiategui saved Freibeuter of Sankt Pauli from getting behind. After having played for 43 minutes, Estrada Finez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CD Billanos's supporters crossed their fingers, but Estrada Finez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Emilio Vendrell to strike the kick off in the second half. Freibeuter of Sankt Pauli's Juan-Alfredo Astiategui played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emilio Vendrell in the 52nd minute of play. When Mane Rulan came up free with the goalie in the 53rd minute, the CD Billanos 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 Mane Rulan couldn't finish the play. After taking down the ball on CD Billanos's corner Antonio Albizu fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Juan-Alfredo Astiategui quite easily take care of the ball. In the 59th minute Emilio Vendrell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan-Alfredo Astiategui saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 61st minute Emilio Vendrell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan-Alfredo Astiategui saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Emilio Vendrell's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Juan-Alfredo Astiategui was relentless in the 64th minute of the game. Juan-Alfredo Astiategui stood somewhat misplaced when Emilio Vendrell came free in front of goal and shot 1-2 to the left of him in the 67 minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Emilio Vendrell managed to get in a good position for a shot. CD Billanos's supporters rose to their feet, but Emilio Vendrell was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Juan-Alfredo Astiategui breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Emilio Vendrell had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 85th minute Emilio Vendrell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan-Alfredo Astiategui saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 86 minutes into the match, Freibeuter of Sankt Pauli's goal looked a bit too open when Emilio Vendrell came free, but Juan-Alfredo Astiategui reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Juan-Alfredo Astiategui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emilio Vendrell in the 88th minute of play. In the 89th minute Emilio Vendrell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Juan-Alfredo Astiategui saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. CD Billanos's Urtsua Rascuro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joaquin Ponte in the 91st minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joaquin Ponte in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Urtsua Rascuro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 94 minutes into the game, Antonio Albizu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. CD Billanos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Freibeuter of Sankt Pauli the free kick. Antonio Albizu hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. 95 minutes into the game, Joaquin Ponte was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Freibeuter of Sankt Pauli's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CD Billanos the free kick. In the 95th minute, Joaquin Ponte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. CD Billanos's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.