League Play-Off

Estadio Medina Azaha
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) 5 minutes into the game, Escornalbou FC's Amuruza Abancens nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Baudilio Cambero made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Ladio Lermo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tito Jaen took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ruperto Barral. Ruperto Barral 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. In the 32nd minute, Tito Jaen reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Ruperto Barral. The goal made the score 2-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ladio Lermo in the 36th minute of play forced Medina Azahara's goalkeeper Baudilio Cambero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tito Jaen who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 38thth minute tested the skills of Ruperto Barral when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 40th minute, Amuruza Abancens 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. 45 minutes into the game, Qwinton Gonzalez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Escornalbou FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Medina Azahara the free kick. In the 45th minute, Qwinton Gonzalez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 47 played minutes Medina Azahara's Tito Jaen stole the ball from his opponents and shot the ball towards the upper left corner, but Ruperto Barral stretched himself as far as he could, and stopped the ball from passing the line. robbing Escornalbou FC of the goal. Tito Jaen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Amuruza Abancens was the one to do the kick off. Medina Azahara's Baudilio Cambero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amuruza Abancens in the 53rd minute of play. 59 minutes into the match, Medina Azahara's goalkeeper Baudilio Cambero had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ladio Lermo. Tito Jaen blasted a shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ruperto Barral having to make a save. Benvide Llorente fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ruperto Barral having to interfere. 71 minutes into the match, Escornalbou FC's goal looked a bit too open when Benvide Llorente came free, but Ruperto Barral reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Medina Azahara's Baudilio Cambero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amuruza Abancens in the 72nd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tito Jaen in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ruperto Barral prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ladio Lermo took the ball and in the 84 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Baudilio Cambero. Baudilio Cambero dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-3. Baudilio Cambero made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ladio Lermo in the 89th minute. Ruperto Barral took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tito Jaen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Amuruza Abancens sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Escornalbou FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.