League

Once de Septembre
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) When Froilan Abellan fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sestao's protests and gave Froilan Abellan a yellow card for diving instead. After having played for 9 minutes, Etxeberri Gibert managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sporting Esplugues F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Etxeberri Gibert 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 11th minute, Normando Carceles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Efraín Colsa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Argoitz Camara in the 13th minute of play. When Sestao's Angelino Coello in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sporting Esplugues F.C's goalie prevented a goal. Mino Antunez was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Rodolfo Marines. Mino Antunez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Etxeberri Gibert, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ekhi Vuelta who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 32ndth minute tested the skills of Mino Antunez when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 33 minutes into the game, Ekhi Vuelta cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Mino Antunez was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Frisco Blanco fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sestao's protests and gave Frisco Blanco a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Sestao getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Frisco Blanco hit a great ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Etxeberri Gibert was the one to do the kick off. After some careless play in the Sestao defense, Ekhi Vuelta kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mino Antunez. The Sestao fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mino Antunez should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Normando Carceles in the 69th minute of play forced Sestao's goalkeeper Mino Antunez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 70th match minute, Sestao was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Froilan Abellan to maneuver through the defense. Angelino Coello struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Efraín Colsa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sestao. Efraín Colsa acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 78th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Nagoi Castelao. Argoitz Camara was extremely unlucky when he, in the 79th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Argoitz Camara managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sestao's supporters rose to their feet, but Argoitz Camara was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Efraín Colsa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Sestao booed when Sporting Esplugues F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcelo Villafane didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Angelino Coello had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Argoitz Camara fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Efraín Colsa having to interfere. Efraín Colsa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Argoitz Camara in the 92nd minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Etxeberri Gibert managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sporting Esplugues F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Etxeberri Gibert was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mino Antunez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Ekhi Vuelta managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sporting Esplugues F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Ekhi Vuelta was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mino Antunez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sporting Esplugues F.C's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.