League Play-Off

Las Marismas
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Firman Macho kicked off to start the match. Zosimo Vidal was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 5 minutes into the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 4th minute of the game. One of San Juan CF:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Miño FC:s goal. Tirso Leseduarte showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Firman Macho in the 10th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Firman Macho's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tirso Leseduarte was relentless in the 15th minute of the game. Barto Esteban received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Zaquiel Bacete tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. San Juan CF's Tirso Leseduarte played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Firman Macho in the 22nd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Miño FC's zone, Remir Solano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zaquiel Bacete came out of the goal and Remir Solano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Remir Solano's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zaquiel Bacete read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. Barto Esteban struck a weak shot in the 29th minute. Zaquiel Bacete didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for San Juan CF. After a rather tough play, San Juan CF's Barto Esteban got a free kick in the 31st minute. 36 minutes into the game, Higinio Astudillo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Zaquiel Bacete. Higinio Astudillo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Barto Esteban got free with Zaquiel Bacete in the 41st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Remir Solano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zaquiel Bacete having to interfere. Tirso Leseduarte showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emilio Zapata, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Barto Esteban made a kick off. Rodrigo Cerreri hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. In the 54th match minute, San Juan CF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Remir Solano to maneuver through the defense. 57 minutes into the match, Miño FC's goal looked a bit too open when Barto Esteban came free, but Zaquiel Bacete reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match clock showed 58 minutes, the score became 3-0 when Barto Esteban sped through Miño FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Zaquiel Bacete. After 66 minutes of play, San Juan CF's Barto Esteban made it 4-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Zaquiel Bacete was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a defensive mix-up in Miño FC's zone, Barto Esteban stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zaquiel Bacete came out of the goal and Barto Esteban tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tirso Leseduarte made a fantastic save in the 74th minute, when Emilio Zapata sent off a good shot on target. Rodrigo Cerreri kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Zaquiel Bacete showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Barto Esteban, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Barto Esteban in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zaquiel Bacete saved Miño FC from getting behind. When San Juan CF's Barto Esteban in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Miño FC's goalie prevented a goal. Zaquiel Bacete showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Barto Esteban in the 93rd minute of the match. San Juan CF's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.