League Play-Off

Arnes Estadio
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Min Quintanilla started the match with the kick off. Lordi Darroja showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oxel Estrada, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Geleberto Pacheco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 13th minute, Roberto Jorquera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 14 minutes in the game, Geleberto Pacheco dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Min Quintanilla struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Aintza Barrientos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Arnes AFC. After a rather tough play, Arnes AFC's José Veloso got a free kick in the 18th minute. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind Arnes AFC's goalkeeper Lordi Darroja, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Geleberto Pacheco recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gabriel Bravo in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lordi Darroja prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gabriel Bravo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Lordi Darroja tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Oxel Estrada to make the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Oxel Estrada in the 54th minute of play forced Arnes AFC's goalkeeper Lordi Darroja to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 58th minute, Arnas Rubio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aintza Barrientos came out of the goal in the 61st minute to try and stop a shot by Arnes AFC's Min Quintanilla. But to his dismay, Min Quintanilla quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gabriel Bravo got free with Lordi Darroja in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Geleberto Pacheco in the 74th minute of play forced Casa Del Gordo AFC's goalkeeper Aintza Barrientos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 75 minutes into the game, Turi Otero was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Casa Del Gordo AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Arnes AFC the free kick. A collision led to Casa Del Gordo AFC getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Turi Otero hit a great ball. When Elvio Nueva fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Casa Del Gordo AFC's protests and gave Elvio Nueva a yellow card for diving instead. 79 minutes into the game, one of Casa Del Gordo AFC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Casa Del Gordo AFC:s Aintza Barrientos showed great skill when he stopped Balesio Alonso:s penalty. Frantzes Ledo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Aintza Barrientos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 85thth minute of the game Min Quintanilla who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Casa Del Gordo AFC's Aintza Barrientos was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Frantzes Ledo struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Aintza Barrientos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Arnes AFC. Aintza Barrientos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Geleberto Pacheco's shot from short distance in the 90th minute. Oxel Estrada received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Lordi Darroja tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Arnes AFC's Geleberto Pacheco in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Casa Del Gordo AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After 99 played minutes Arnes AFC got a freekick which was hit by José Veloso. Gabriel Bravo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 101st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. For all the effort they put into the match, the Casa Del Gordo AFC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Arnes AFC.