League Play-Off

Botarell Estadio
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Gramuntell's Dino Vadillos started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. A collision led to Botarell CD getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Yuri Saez hit a great ball. When Gramuntell's Arotza De Silva in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Botarell CD's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Gramuntell's Tello Rivera got control of the ball when Garibaldo Incera tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 9th minute, Oswaldo Sobera fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. The supporters of Botarell CD booed when Gramuntell was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ximo Griful didn't get a good kick on the ball. Botarell CD's Garibaldo Incera came free and shot a quick shot against goal 16 minutes in the game, fortunately Tello Rivera had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Botarell CD's Zarando Casanova played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arotza De Silva in the 20th minute of play. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Botarell CD's Berriotxoa Macho in the 24th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Tello Rivera was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Gramuntell through an amazing save. With a little luck, Gramuntell's Tello Rivera got control of the ball when Garibaldo Incera tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tello Rivera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Garibaldo Incera in the 26th minute. Zarando Casanova showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dino Vadillos, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. In the 30th minute, Lluciano Morales 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. Tello Rivera showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Berriotxoa Macho in the 33rd minute of the match. After recieving a nice pass, Botarell CD's Ciriaco Barro tried to score from far away in the 36th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. After 39 played minutes Gramuntell got a freekick which was hit by Arotza De Silva. Darien Garzon's late challenge caught a Gramuntell's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Darien Garzon helped the player get up and apologised. After 45 played minutes Botarell CD got a freekick which was hit by Darien Garzon. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Berriotxoa Macho scored 1-0 in the 57th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Tello Rivera, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 60 minutes, Benjamin Riells mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Botarell CD and the Gramuntell players grew even worse after the yellow card. Benjamin Riells hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Dino Vadillos blasted a shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Zarando Casanova having to make a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dino Vadillos in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zarando Casanova saved Botarell CD from getting behind. If Dino Vadillos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arotza De Silva struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Zarando Casanova didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gramuntell. Dino Vadillos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Zarando Casanova tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tello Rivera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Garibaldo Incera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Berriotxoa Macho received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Tello Rivera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 89th minute Dino Vadillos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zarando Casanova saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 95 minutes, Lluciano Morales mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Gramuntell and the Botarell CD players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Gramuntell booed when Botarell CD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oswaldo Sobera didn't get a good kick on the ball. Botarell CD were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Gramuntell for a fine match.