League Play-Off

Estadio Benimaclet
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Jago Erosa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ermegildo Sirvent having to interfere. In the 4th minute Quico Ballesteros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ermegildo Sirvent saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 6 minutes, Quico Ballesteros managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Castellón De La Plana FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Quico Ballesteros was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jago Erosa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ermegildo Sirvent read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. Jokin Carmona charged in rather forcefully in the 8th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jokin Carmona the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Benimaclet getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Jokin Carmona hit a great ball. If Quico Ballesteros had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ferrer Rubio's late challenge caught a Castellón De La Plana FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ferrer Rubio helped the player get up and apologised. After 20 played minutes Benimaclet got a freekick which was hit by Ferrer Rubio. Ermegildo Sirvent showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jago Erosa, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. 32 minutes into the game, Castellón De La Plana FC's Jago Erosa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ermegildo Sirvent made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 40 minutes into the game, Castellón De La Plana FC's Quico Ballesteros nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ermegildo Sirvent made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. In the 43rd minute Senen Sánchez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kemen Jaen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After the first half Castellón De La Plana FC were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Quico Ballesteros to make the kick off. Quico Ballesteros fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ermegildo Sirvent having to interfere. After some careless play in the Benimaclet defense, Jago Erosa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ermegildo Sirvent. The Benimaclet fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ermegildo Sirvent should have stopped the shot. Ermegildo Sirvent showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Quico Ballesteros, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. In the 67th minute Sinforoso Zubizarreta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kemen Jaen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jago Erosa who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 68thth minute tested the skills of Ermegildo Sirvent when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 69 minutes into the match, Benimaclet's goalkeeper Ermegildo Sirvent had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Quico Ballesteros. If Senen Sánchez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Senen Sánchez came up free with the goalie in the 75th minute, the Benimaclet 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 Senen Sánchez couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Castellón De La Plana FC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Víctor Gomar hit a great ball. Benimaclet's Jokin Carmona got his second yellow card of the match in the 85th minute. The referee ordered Jokin Carmona off the ground. Jokin Carmona hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Ermegildo Sirvent showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Quico Ballesteros, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. 88 minutes into the match, Benimaclet's goal looked a bit too open when Quico Ballesteros came free, but Ermegildo Sirvent reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Luis Perpiñán fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Benimaclet's protests and gave Luis Perpiñán a yellow card for diving instead. Luis Perpiñán hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice moves Jago Erosa could shoot a difficult shot in the 94th minute, which Ermegildo Sirvent however easily saved by the left post. Tito March struck a weak shot in the 97th minute. Kemen Jaen didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Benimaclet. The Castellón De La Plana FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.