League Play-Off

La Braña Estadio
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Loreto Ramos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xaiver Higuera, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Tigers's Xarles Alabern proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 6th minute of the match, managed to save Tigers from getting a goal against them. Loreto Ramos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paco Bernal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Xarles Alabern made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Tonete Idiaquez sent off a good shot on target. 16 minutes into the match, Tigers's goalkeeper Xarles Alabern had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tonete Idiaquez. Tonete Idiaquez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tigers's Xarles Alabern proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 20th minute of the match, managed to save Tigers from getting a goal against them. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Hondo Bartumeu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Racing Club Portuense's supporters rose to their feet, but Hondo Bartumeu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Xarles Alabern breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 26 minutes of play, Racing Club Portuense's Tonete Idiaquez made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Xarles Alabern was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a defensive mix-up in Racing Club Portuense's zone, Paco Bernal stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Loreto Ramos came out of the goal and Paco Bernal tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Paco Bernal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Loreto Ramos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Xaiver Higuera struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Loreto Ramos didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tigers. In the 37th match minute, Racing Club Portuense was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felipo Cabanela to maneuver through the defense. Daniel Nueva, 38 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Racing Club Portuense's Loreto Ramos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paco Bernal in the 40th minute of play. Loreto Ramos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xaiver Higuera, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Xaiver Higuera to make the kick off. Xaiver Higuera sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 55th match minute, Racing Club Portuense was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gení Moreno to maneuver through the defense. Xaiver Higuera fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Loreto Ramos having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Racing Club Portuense's zone, Paco Bernal stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Loreto Ramos came out of the goal and Paco Bernal tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Xaiver Higuera managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tigers's supporters rose to their feet, but Xaiver Higuera was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Loreto Ramos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Xarles Alabern made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hondo Bartumeu in the 74th minute of play. Xarles Alabern took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tonete Idiaquez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Txomin Jurado kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Tigers's Xarles Alabern played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hondo Bartumeu in the 83rd minute of play. Paco Bernal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 87 minutes into the match, Racing Club Portuense's goalkeeper Loreto Ramos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Paco Bernal. Hondo Bartumeu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Paco Bernal came up free with the goalie in the 90th minute, the Tigers fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Paco Bernal couldn't finish the play. Txomin Jurado was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 92nd minute. Tigers's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Xaiver Higuera fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Loreto Ramos having to interfere. Many of Tigers's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Tigers may have spent more time on the ball, but Racing Club Portuense were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.