League Play-Off

Estadio Villena
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Ray Balboa made the kick off and thus started the match. If Simon Blanco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 7 minutes into the match, Villena's goal looked a bit too open when Ray Balboa came free, but Argi Odín reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Argi Odín took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Simon Blanco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Argi Odín showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Simon Blanco, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. After 22 minutes, Eskuin Munoz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Moriscote AFC and the Villena players grew even worse after the yellow card. Eskuin Munoz kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Alvito Barroso's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Qwinton Casillas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Argi Odín showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Simon Blanco, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. In the 29th minute of the game, Eskuin Munoz landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. Serapio Jurado charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Serapio Jurado the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 30 played minutes Villena got a freekick which was hit by Serapio Jurado. The supporters of Moriscote AFC booed when Villena was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tonio Baltanas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Simon Blanco in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Argi Odín prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Lawrence Alcaraz 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. Lawrence Alcaraz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Lawrence Alcaraz made a kick off. Qwinton Casillas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lawrence Alcaraz in the 53rd minute of the match. Simon Blancos short, quick shot in the 56thth minute got Argi Odín to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Moriscote AFC's Ray Balboa got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lawrence Alcaraz in the 62nd minute of play forced Moriscote AFC's goalkeeper Qwinton Casillas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Simon Blanco struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Argi Odín didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Moriscote AFC. Alvito Barroso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 84 minutes, Simon Blanco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Moriscote AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Simon Blanco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Argi Odín made an important save on a dangerous shot by Simon Blanco in the 91st minute. A collision led to Villena getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Tonio Baltanas hit a great ball. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.