League Play-Off

Estadio Las Veras
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Esclanyà AFC's Toni Serrano 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. If Felipe Soto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Patricio España received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Venancio Cazorla tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Venancio Cazorla was a little too slow when Felipe Soto got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 6th minute. The score was now 1-0. Mitxel Pena made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Toni Serrano in the 11th minute of play. Venancio Cazorla was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Felipe Soto showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 13 minute of play. Ekain Zafrilla took the ball and in the 17 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mitxel Pena. Mitxel Pena dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Firmo Navarro kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. If Toni Serrano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 27th minute, David Griful hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Felipe Soto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Ekain Zafrilla managed to get in a good position for a shot. Esclanyà AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ekain Zafrilla was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mitxel Pena breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Toni Serrano in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mitxel Pena prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Patricio España could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Venancio Cazorla made a huge save. Felipe Soto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Venancio Cazorla having to interfere. If Patricio España had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Venancio Cazorla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Felipe Soto in the 48th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

Patricio España recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Patricio España sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Esclanyà AFC's Venancio Cazorla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felipe Soto in the 58th minute of play. In the 63rd minute, Esclanyà AFC's Ekain Zafrilla ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Mitxel Pena. Mitxel Pena yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-3. Toni Serrano received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Mitxel Pena came out and tried to block the shot, but Toni Serrano slotted it home off the left post making it 2-4 in the 66th minute. Felipe Soto struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Venancio Cazorla didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Las Veras. Patricio España sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 72nd play minutes Felipe Soto shot 3-4, a short shot which went by Venancio Cazorla and just under the crossbar into goal. With a little luck, Las Veras's Mitxel Pena got control of the ball when Ekain Zafrilla tried to sneak it across the goal line. Felipe Soto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Felipe Soto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Venancio Cazorla tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Las Veras's Patricio España got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 86thth minute of the game Patricio España who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Esclanyà AFC's Venancio Cazorla was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ekain Zafrilla sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 96 minutes into the match, Esclanyà AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Felipe Soto came free, but Venancio Cazorla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Esclanyà AFC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.