League Play-Off

Puebla De Soto
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Puebla De Soto FC's Reno Herrero 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. Telesforo Bouzas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Playo Treviño in the 7th minute of the match. When Santa Cristina AFC's Playo Treviño in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Puebla De Soto FC's goalie prevented a goal. Telesforo Bouzas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Playo Treviño, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 18thth minute of the game Reno Herrero who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Santa Cristina AFC's Milio Laredo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Kiko Silva 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. Playo Treviño received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Telesforo Bouzas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Emilio Gil received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Telesforo Bouzas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Emilio Gil's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Telesforo Bouzas was relentless in the 30th minute of the game. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Kiko Silva managed to get in a good position for a shot. Puebla De Soto FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Kiko Silva was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Milio Laredo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Patxi Barrios hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Emilio Gil received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Telesforo Bouzas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Playo Treviño took the ball and in the 40 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Telesforo Bouzas. Telesforo Bouzas dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. After having played for 45 minutes, Emilio Gil managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santa Cristina AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Emilio Gil was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The Puebla De Soto FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Santa Cristina AFC were winning 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Playo Treviño to make the kick off. In the 51st minute Toribio Fuster shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Milio Laredo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Patxi Barrios got his second yellow card in the match during the 54th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After a rather tough play, Santa Cristina AFC's Patxi Barrios got a free kick in the 55th minute. Reno Herrero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Milio Laredo having to interfere. Milio Laredo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Reno Herrero's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. In the 67th minute Kiko Silva shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Milio Laredo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Santa Cristina AFC getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Guillermo Alcalde hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kiko Silva in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Milio Laredo saved Santa Cristina AFC from getting behind. After 70 minutes, Kiko Valines mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Santa Cristina AFC and the Puebla De Soto FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Milio Laredo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kiko Silva, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Kiko Silva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kiko Valines fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Telesforo Bouzas having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Puebla De Soto FC's zone, Emilio Gil stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Telesforo Bouzas came out of the goal and Emilio Gil tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Milio Laredo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Reno Herrero in the 91st minute of the match. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.