League Play-Off

Es Mercadal
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Recreativo de Huelva's Garin Esteban started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Justo Radaban hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. Galeno Zapatero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amancio Gabas having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Galeno Zapatero in the 11th minute of play forced Recreativo de Huelva's goalkeeper Amancio Gabas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Amancio Gabas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pepito Rey, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Amancio Gabas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Galeno Zapatero in the 17th minute of the match. Garin Esteban's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Apat Reina read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. After some careless play in the Las Navillas defense, Narciso Acosta kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Apat Reina. The Las Navillas fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Apat Reina should have stopped the shot. Narciso Acosta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Apat Reina having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Garin Esteban in the 33rd minute of play forced Las Navillas's goalkeeper Apat Reina to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pepito Rey's late challenge caught a Recreativo de Huelva's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Pepito Rey helped the player get up and apologised. In the 33rd match minute, Las Navillas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pepito Rey to maneuver through the defense. When Galeno Zapatero came up free with the goalie in the 37th minute, the Las Navillas 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 Galeno Zapatero couldn't finish the play. 39 minutes into the game, Denis Dobale was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Las Navillas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Recreativo de Huelva the free kick. Denis Dobale kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. Denis Dobale kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Recreativo de Huelva's zone, Galeno Zapatero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Amancio Gabas came out of the goal and Galeno Zapatero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Galeno Zapatero made a kick off. Amancio Gabas made a fantastic save in the 54th minute, when Imanol Romero sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Galeno Zapatero in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Amancio Gabas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 56th match minute, Recreativo de Huelva was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aristides Contreras to maneuver through the defense. Galeno Zapatero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amancio Gabas having to interfere. Imanol Romero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Amancio Gabas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 66 minutes into the match, Las Navillas's goal looked a bit too open when Garin Esteban came free, but Apat Reina reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Imanol Romero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amancio Gabas having to interfere. In the 80th minute of the match Pablo Herrera sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Amancio Gabas skillfully saved the ball. Imanol Romero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Amancio Gabas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Imanol Romero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Amancio Gabas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Galindo Ladra 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. Mauro Alcantara lost his temper 87 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 87th minute, one of Recreativo de Huelva:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Recreativo de Huelva. 1-1 came through a penalty shot after 89 played minutes, when Las Navillas:s Pablo Herrera calmly waited for Recreativo de Huelva:s goalkeeper to move before he rolled in the ball by the right post. If Imanol Romero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Galeno Zapatero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amancio Gabas having to interfere. Las Navillas were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Recreativo de Huelva to leave the ground with a draw.