League Play-Off

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Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jesse Van den Ende kicked off to start the match. Erlantz Quetara made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jesse Van den Ende in the 3rd minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as S.M.O PAITA's Bernal Manglano slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Restu Almendras. That made the score 1-0 after 6 minutes of play. When New Alianza FC's Saul Aramberri in 9 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Erlantz Quetara guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. After a defensive mix-up in New Alianza FC's zone, Lore Maxenchs stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Restu Almendras came out of the goal and Lore Maxenchs tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Restu Almendras made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Cordaryal Quadros sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to New Alianza FC getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Eduino Caspe hit a great ball. Lore Maxenchs sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Jesse Van den Ende had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jesse Van den Ende took the ball and in the 37 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Erlantz Quetara. Erlantz Quetara dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. In the 42nd minute, Eduino Caspe hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cordaryal Quadros recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-3 lead.

When Anacleto Cuerva came up free with the goalie in the 57th minute, the New Alianza FC 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 Anacleto Cuerva couldn't finish the play. Restu Almendras took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cordaryal Quadros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jesse Van den Ende recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 62nd minute Jesse Van den Ende shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Erlantz Quetara saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anacleto Cuerva succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-4 in the 63rd playminute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Aitor Carnicero during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Anacleto Cuerva walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. After a rather tough play, S.M.O PAITA's Jerrold Camison got a free kick in the 70th minute. After having played for 71 minutes, Jesse Van den Ende managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. New Alianza FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jesse Van den Ende was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Restu Almendras showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cordaryal Quadros, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. When the match clock showed 79 minutes, the score became 1-5 when Jesse Van den Ende sped through S.M.O PAITA's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Erlantz Quetara. The audience thought a goal was coming when Anacleto Cuerva got free with Erlantz Quetara in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Saul Aramberri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of S.M.O PAITA booed when New Alianza FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angel Jonsansoro didn't get a good kick on the ball. With his leg Erlantz Quetara managed to avoid a goal in the 91stth minute, when New Alianza FC's Jesse Van den Ende fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Anacleto Cuerva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. New Alianza FC'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.