League Play-Off

Serrapio Estadio
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Valentín Montaña's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Gabi Izaguirre firmly grabbed it by the left post. 17 minutes into the match, Serrapio's Valentín Montaña sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gabi Izaguirre narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Omar Gandia's late challenge caught a Serrapio's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Omar Gandia helped the player get up and apologised. Omar Gandia hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th minute, Manuel Benedicto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Serrapio's supporters rose to their feet, but Manuel Benedicto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gabi Izaguirre breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 29 minutes into the match, Serrapio's goal looked a bit too open when Izar Madariaga came free, but Hurko Esperta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Manuel Benedicto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 31 played minutes Linares AFC got a freekick which was hit by Bladi Cazorla. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Izar Madariaga in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hurko Esperta saved Serrapio from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Izar Madariaga in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hurko Esperta prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Toribio Muelas succeeded in the game's 38th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-1. Hurko Esperta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Izar Madariaga in the 42nd minute of the match. Gabi Izaguirre made an important save on a dangerous shot by Valentín Montaña in the 43rd minute. Millano Salazar charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Millano Salazar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Linares AFC's Millano Salazar got a free kick in the 44th minute. Gabi Izaguirre showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Manuel Benedicto in the 46th minute of the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Santos Cazorla's late challenge caught a Serrapio's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Santos Cazorla helped the player get up and apologised. Valentín Montaña sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 64 minutes into the game, Oscar Sevilla was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Serrapio's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Linares AFC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Serrapio's Oscar Sevilla got a free kick in the 64th minute. Hurko Esperta made an important save on a dangerous shot by Izar Madariaga in the 77th minute. Gabi Izaguirre took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manuel Benedicto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Manuel Benedicto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Linares AFC booed when Serrapio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baleren Fabelo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hurko Esperta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Toribio Muelas, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. 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.