League Play-Off

Sa Riera Estadio
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Sa Riera SAD's Francis Puig 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. Through an outstanding action, after 7 minutes, Sigfrido Pedraza successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Biosca SD's Xelo Unzueta got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 13 minutes into the game, Biosca SD's Xelo Unzueta nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ansuro Redondo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Sa Riera SAD's Ansuro Redondo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xelo Unzueta in the 21st minute of play. Goyo Bastida's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sigfrido Pedraza read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Xelo Unzueta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ansuro Redondo having to interfere. Vidal Ponte hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Xelo Unzueta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arias Bajo charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Arias Bajo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After the first half Biosca SD were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Xelo Unzueta stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Goyo Bastida received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Sigfrido Pedraza tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 59th minute of the match, Goi Carrasco got a very nice opportunity to score, but Ansuro Redondo was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Xelo Unzueta received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Ansuro Redondo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Goi Carrasco struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Ansuro Redondo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Biosca SD. 77 minutes into the match, Biosca SD's goal looked a bit too open when Goyo Bastida came free, but Sigfrido Pedraza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 80 played minutes Sa Riera SAD got a freekick which was hit by Cesaro Montero. In the 81st minute, Xelo Unzueta fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. With an all-out effort, Biosca SD's Ansuro Redondo threw himself towards the right post 86 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Xelo Unzueta, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After 89 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Biosca SD! Sigfrido Pedraza went to the wrong direction when Qwinton Barrientos was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. In the 95th minute, Yader De Toro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 97th minute Qwinton Barrientos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sigfrido Pedraza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Goi Carrasco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 98th minute of the match, but Ansuro Redondo made a huge save. Biosca SD's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.