League Play-Off

Elguea Estadio
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Felipo Martinez kicked off to start the match. Elguea's Loren Santalla shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 3rd minute of play. The shot was stopped by Arnalt Hidalgo but with some difficulty. Micael Negro took the ball and in the 13 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Roque Verges. Roque Verges 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. Modesto Murcia who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 18thth minute tested the skills of Arnalt Hidalgo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Las Aljabaras's zone, Anchel Ortiz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arnalt Hidalgo came out of the goal and Anchel Ortiz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Las Aljabaras booed when Elguea was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Modesto Murcia didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Anchel Ortiz kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Arnalt Hidalgo. That made the score 1-1 in the 35 minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Micael Negro in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Roque Verges saved Elguea from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Ventura Navas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Elguea's supporters rose to their feet, but Ventura Navas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arnalt Hidalgo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.

When Alarico Saavedra fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Las Aljabaras's protests and gave Alarico Saavedra a yellow card for diving instead. Alarico Saavedra hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Arnalt Hidalgo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ventura Navas in the 54th minute of play. A collision led to Las Aljabaras getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Eneko Carreira hit a great ball. Las Aljabaras's Arnalt Hidalgo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ventura Navas in the 58th minute of play. Las Aljabaras's Arnalt Hidalgo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anchel Ortiz in the 66th minute of play. In the 66th minute, Augusto Carmona hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 71st match minute, Las Aljabaras was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eneko Carreira to maneuver through the defense. Elguea's Ventura Navas got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Roque Verges made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Micael Negro sent off a good shot on target. Anchel Ortiz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnalt Hidalgo having to interfere. A collision led to Las Aljabaras getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Arcadio Zaplana hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Elguea's Anchel Ortiz got a free kick in the 91st minute. After 92 played minutes Las Aljabaras got a freekick which was hit by Micael Negro. Ventura Navas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 98th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arnalt Hidalgo having to make a save. When the referee ended the match the Elguea players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.