League Play-Off

Estadio Forondako
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Hussein Duran made the kick off which started today's match. Pedro Caminero came out of the goal in the 8th minute to try and stop a shot by FCbarcelona's Hussein Duran. But to his dismay, Hussein Duran quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Virgil Muncelean charged in rather forcefully in the 11th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Virgil Muncelean the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of FCbarcelona booed when Forondako FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Virgil Muncelean didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pedro Caminero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hussein Duran in the 12th minute of the match. Pedro Caminero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arsenio Cabanela, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pedro Caminero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hussein Duran in the 16th minute of play. 16 minutes into the game, Estebano Lama was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Forondako FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FCbarcelona the free kick. Pedro Caminero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hussein Duran's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. Pedro Caminero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hussein Duran in the 29th minute of play. 30 minutes into the game, FCbarcelona's Hussein Duran nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Caminero made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Pedro Caminero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hussein Duran, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. 43 minutes into the match, Forondako FC's goal looked a bit too open when Quinito Sánchez came free, but Pedro Caminero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 45th match minute, Forondako FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Madaleno Marcilla to maneuver through the defense. After 46 played minutes, FCbarcelona's Neron Radaban shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Pedro Caminero came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in FCbarcelona reached it. After the first half FCbarcelona were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Xamo Galdamez made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Xamo Galdamez had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Yosua Aguilo. FCbarcelona's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Xamo Galdamez was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. After a rather tough play, Forondako FC's Lazcano Garzon got a free kick in the 56th minute. 59 minutes into the match, Forondako FC's goalkeeper Pedro Caminero had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arsenio Cabanela. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind FCbarcelona's goalkeeper Yosua Aguilo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Yosua Aguilo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xamo Galdamez in the 63rd minute of play. Estebano Lama received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Yosua Aguilo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Yosua Aguilo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Estebano Lama in the 68th minute of the match. Arsenio Cabanela hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. 73 minutes into the match, FCbarcelona's goal looked a bit too open when Xamo Galdamez came free, but Yosua Aguilo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 74 minutes, Virgil Muncelean managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Forondako FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Virgil Muncelean was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Victoriano Ramos hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. In the 82nd minute of the match Álvaro Alabern shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Yosua Aguilo showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 85 minutes into the match, FCbarcelona's goal looked a bit too open when Xamo Galdamez came free, but Yosua Aguilo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 86 played minutes FCbarcelona got a freekick which was hit by Isidro Rapado. After a defensive mix-up in FCbarcelona's zone, Xamo Galdamez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Yosua Aguilo came out of the goal and Xamo Galdamez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Virgil Muncelean recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 95th minute, Madaleno Marcilla hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Forondako FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching FCbarcelona's performance. The match ended with a win for FCbarcelona.