League Play-Off

Estadio Coplay
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Universitario's Bidun Victorero started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Lekubegi Bustos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bidun Victorero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Arsenal's goalkeeper Lekubegi Bustos, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 12 played minutes Arsenal got a freekick which was hit by Aureo Cardet. After having played for 13 minutes, Argoitz Tofino managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Universitario's supporters crossed their fingers, but Argoitz Tofino was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 14 minutes into the match, Universitario's Bidun Victorero sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lekubegi Bustos narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Universitario's Santutxo Cuesta got a good chance for a goal in the 19th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 20thth minute of the game Bidun Victorero who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Arsenal's Lekubegi Bustos was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Santutxo Cuesta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bidun Victorero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lekubegi Bustos having to interfere. The supporters of Universitario booed when Arsenal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leo Sedeño didn't get a good kick on the ball. John Luciano's late challenge caught a Universitario's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. John Luciano helped the player get up and apologised. In the 30th match minute, Arsenal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by John Luciano to maneuver through the defense. Argoitz Tofino took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 31st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Lekubegi Bustos. Arsenal's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Lekubegi Bustos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bidun Victorero's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Bidun Victorero managed to get in a good position for a shot. Universitario's supporters rose to their feet, but Bidun Victorero was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lekubegi Bustos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Santutxo Cuesta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lekubegi Bustos having to interfere. Santutxo Cuesta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Lekubegi Bustos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some careless play in the Arsenal defense, Santutxo Cuesta kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Lekubegi Bustos. The Arsenal fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Lekubegi Bustos should have stopped the shot. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Valentine Mina stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Valentine Mina sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lekubegi Bustos was out of position in the 58 minute of play, and Santutxo Cuesta capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Santutxo Cuesta really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. Lekubegi Bustos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Santutxo Cuesta in the 62nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Arsenal's zone, Santutxo Cuesta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lekubegi Bustos came out of the goal and Santutxo Cuesta tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Leo Sedeño received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Gorka Piñeira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bidun Victorero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bidun Victorero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Lekubegi Bustos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bidun Victorero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Lekubegi Bustos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Santutxo Cuesta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lekubegi Bustos having to interfere. Bidun Victorero received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Lekubegi Bustos came out and tried to block the shot, but Bidun Victorero slotted it home off the left post making it 1-3 in the 90th minute. Universitario played a much better game than Arsenal and deserved their victory. The Arsenal players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.