League Play-Off

Estadio Krispiñana
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Behe Raya made the kick off which started today's match. If Yvon Machado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 7 minutes into the match, Krispiñana's goal looked a bit too open when Behe Raya came free, but Vidal Serena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Puente Tabla FC booed when Krispiñana was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cortez Guijarro didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Baiardo Galdamez came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the Krispiñana fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Baiardo Galdamez couldn't finish the play. During the 14th minute of the match Cortez Guijarro completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Cortez Guijarro a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 15 played minutes Krispiñana got a freekick which was hit by Cortez Guijarro. After 20 played minutes Krispiñana got a freekick which was hit by Timoteo Abad. If Yvon Machado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Artzai Sainz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vidal Serena took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Behe Raya, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 29 played minutes Krispiñana got a freekick which was hit by Timoteo Abad. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Behe Raya in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vidal Serena prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 41 minutes into the game, Yvon Machado cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Vidal Serena was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Vidal Serena made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Behe Raya in the 47th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When Timoteo Abad fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Krispiñana's protests and gave Timoteo Abad a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Krispiñana getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Timoteo Abad hit a great ball. After 60 played minutes Krispiñana got a freekick which was hit by Heliodoro Pedriza. In the 61st minute, Behe Raya reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Vidal Serena. The goal made the score 0-2. Vidal Serena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Behe Raya, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Vidal Serena was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Behe Raya showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 66 minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Baiardo Galdamez in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Valerio España saved Puente Tabla FC from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Baiardo Galdamez in the 71st minute of play forced Puente Tabla FC's goalkeeper Valerio España to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Krispiñana's Vidal Serena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Behe Raya in the 75th minute of play. 80 minutes into the game, Eusebio Arias was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Puente Tabla FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Krispiñana the free kick. Eusebio Arias hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Puente Tabla FC's zone, Cordario Santiago stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Valerio España came out of the goal and Cordario Santiago tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Yvon Machado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Vidal Serena tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Puente Tabla FC's Valerio España played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baiardo Galdamez in the 89th minute of play. Behe Raya struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Vidal Serena didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Puente Tabla FC. Puente Tabla FC'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.