League Play-Off

Raspeig
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when René Pedraza made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd match minute, Raspeig AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Macias Comas to maneuver through the defense. Benedicto Abasalo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kelemen Astudillo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. John Castaño made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Macias Comas in the 8th minute of play. John Castaño showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Domenech Millán in the 9th minute of the match. After 10 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for LIFA UNITED! John Castaño took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Domenech Millán, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, LIFA UNITED's John Castaño got control of the ball when Tonete Sánchez tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 26 minutes, Tonete Sánchez mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Raspeig AFC and the LIFA UNITED players grew even worse after the yellow card. Tonete Sánchez kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. 30 minutes into the game, Domenech Millán recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of John Castaño. Domenech Millán showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. 34 minutes into the match, Raspeig AFC's goal looked a bit too open when René Pedraza came free, but Benedicto Abasalo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 37 minutes, Domenech Millán managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Raspeig AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Domenech Millán was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Kelemen Astudillo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Domenech Millán stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. John Castaño made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Domenech Millán in the 55th minute of play. John Castaño showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Domenech Millán, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Domenech Millán in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck John Castaño prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Alain Castillo fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored LIFA UNITED's protests and gave Alain Castillo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 62nd minute, Alain Castillo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 69th minute of the match, René Pedraza tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Benedicto Abasalo saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 70 minutes into the match, Raspeig AFC's goalkeeper Benedicto Abasalo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by René Pedraza. John Castaño showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Domenech Millán in the 72nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Kelemen Astudillo managed to get in a good position for a shot. LIFA UNITED's supporters rose to their feet, but Kelemen Astudillo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benedicto Abasalo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in LIFA UNITED's zone, Andrés-Fernando Abasalo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. John Castaño came out of the goal and Andrés-Fernando Abasalo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 84 minutes into the match, Raspeig AFC's goalkeeper Benedicto Abasalo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Kelemen Astudillo. If Domenech Millán had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. During the 88th minute of the match Alain Castillo completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Alain Castillo a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 89th match minute, LIFA UNITED was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alain Castillo to maneuver through the defense. John Castaño took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andrés-Fernando Abasalo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Domenech Millán managed to get in a good position for a shot. Raspeig AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Domenech Millán was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. John Castaño breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Raspeig AFC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.