League Play-Off

San Francisco
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Alain Elias got the match started through his kick off. Belmiro Pedriza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tano Silva, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Alain Elias recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Azuelo CD's Heli Hidalgo got a free kick in the 6th minute. After a rather tough play, Azuelo CD's Aketza Cao got a free kick in the 7th minute. In the 15th minute of the match, Desiderio Griful got a very nice opportunity to score, but Graciano Valcarcel was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 18th match minute, San Francisco AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fertus Lagunas to maneuver through the defense. Alain Elias recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tano Silva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Alain Elias managed to get in a good position for a shot. Azuelo CD's supporters rose to their feet, but Alain Elias was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Belmiro Pedriza breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Azuelo CD's Graciano Valcarcel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 25th minute of the match, managed to save Azuelo CD from getting a goal against them. Graciano Valcarcel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tonete Vuelta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 29th match minute, San Francisco AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alano Olmos to maneuver through the defense. Tano Silva took the ball and in the 33 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Belmiro Pedriza. Belmiro Pedriza dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. When Azuelo CD's Tano Silva in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye San Francisco AFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 37th match minute, San Francisco AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fertus Lagunas to maneuver through the defense. 38 minutes into the match, San Francisco AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Tano Silva came free, but Belmiro Pedriza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Aketza Cao fell near the penalty area in the 41st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Azuelo CD's protests and gave Aketza Cao a yellow card for diving instead. In the 41st match minute, Azuelo CD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aketza Cao to maneuver through the defense. After 46 played minutes, San Francisco AFC's Alano Olmos shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Graciano Valcarcel came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in San Francisco AFC reached it. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Fertus Lagunas kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Tano Silva received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Belmiro Pedriza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 57 minutes into the game, Heli Hidalgo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Azuelo CD's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave San Francisco AFC the free kick. After 58 played minutes Azuelo CD got a freekick which was hit by Heli Hidalgo. In the 67th minute, Alain Elias fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Belmiro Pedriza, passed just outside the right post. Heli Hidalgo got his second yellow card in the match during the 74th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After a rather tough play, Azuelo CD's Heli Hidalgo got a free kick in the 75th minute. Alano Olmos was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 76th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Tonete Vuelta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in San Francisco AFC's zone, Tano Silva stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Belmiro Pedriza came out of the goal and Tano Silva tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. San Francisco AFC's Desiderio Griful got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.