League Play-Off

Salvacañete Estadio
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Pedro Fonticoba got the match started through his kick off. Alvaro Alonso came free with the goalkeeper in the 3rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Juan-Francisco Figueres could save by the left post. Ugutz Landa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ximen Roman, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Pedro Fonticoba blasted a shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Juan-Francisco Figueres having to make a save. The Corbins fans' excitement grew in the 12th match minute when Corbins's Ximen Roman 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 15 minutes into the game, Ximen Roman was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Corbins's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Salvacañete the free kick. After 15 played minutes Corbins got a freekick which was hit by Ximen Roman. Alvaro Alonso took the ball and in the 18 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Juan-Francisco Figueres. Juan-Francisco Figueres 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. Alvaro Alonso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Juan-Francisco Figueres having to interfere. In the 32nd match minute, Salvacañete was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Florin Solano to maneuver through the defense. Ugutz Landa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nacho Marcos in the 33rd minute of play. In the 36thth minute of the game Ximen Roman who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Salvacañete's Ugutz Landa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ugutz Landa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ximen Roman's shot from short distance in the 36th minute. Jose-Enrique Balboa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ugutz Landa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jose-Enrique Balboa in the 43rd minute of the match. If Pedro Fonticoba had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Alvaro Alonso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pedro Fonticoba recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 53rd match minute, Corbins was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nagoi Merino to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jose-Enrique Balboa in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ugutz Landa saved Salvacañete from getting behind. Plauto Alvarez hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Genaro Pabon hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Nacho Marcos missed a clear chance of a goal when in the 63 minute of the game fired away a shot, but unfortunally the ball went out to the Ugutz Landa right hand side. Emmanuel Etxeberria's late challenge caught a Corbins's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Emmanuel Etxeberria helped the player get up and apologised. After 65 played minutes Salvacañete got a freekick which was hit by Emmanuel Etxeberria. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jose-Enrique Balboa in the 66th minute of play forced Salvacañete's goalkeeper Ugutz Landa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Salvacañete's Emmanuel Etxeberria got a free kick in the 66th minute. Xamo Cabanela kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. In the 79thth minute of the game Jose-Enrique Balboa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Salvacañete's Ugutz Landa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 79th minute, Xamo Cabanela hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Salvacañete's zone, Jose-Enrique Balboa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ugutz Landa came out of the goal and Jose-Enrique Balboa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ugutz Landa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jose-Enrique Balboa, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. In the 90th minute, Nagoi Merino got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After 91 played minutes Salvacañete got a freekick which was hit by Renaldo Zubiaga. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.