League Play-Off

Pendes
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gonsalvo Lama kicked off to start the match. Jacinto Arenas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Oliver Fabelo came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the Pendes SAD 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 Oliver Fabelo couldn't finish the play. 10 minutes into the match, Pendes SAD's Jacinto Arenas sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Javier Flores narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iban Abril in the 14th minute of play forced Pendes SAD's goalkeeper Ferran Aranzubia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jacinto Arenas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Oliver Fabelo got free with Javier Flores in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Andrés-Fernando Abrego fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Movera FC's protests and gave Andrés-Fernando Abrego a yellow card for diving instead. Javier Flores showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jacinto Arenas in the 29th minute of the match. In the 29th match minute, Movera FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Matia Carro to maneuver through the defense. Javier Flores made an important save on a dangerous shot by Oliver Fabelo in the 30th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gonsalvo Lama in the 36th minute of play forced Pendes SAD's goalkeeper Ferran Aranzubia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 41 minutes into the game, Gorka Varela was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pendes SAD's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Movera FC the free kick. In the 42nd match minute, Pendes SAD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gorka Varela to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Pendes SAD's zone, Gonsalvo Lama stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ferran Aranzubia came out of the goal and Gonsalvo Lama tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ferran Aranzubia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iban Abril, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jacinto Arenas was the one to do the kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Pendes SAD's Jacinto Arenas sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Javier Flores narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of Pendes SAD booed when Movera FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Matia Carro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Oliver Fabelo in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Javier Flores prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 58th minute, Andrés-Fernando Abrego hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jacinto Arenas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gonsalvo Lama fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ferran Aranzubia having to interfere. Iban Abril received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Ferran Aranzubia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Movera FC booed when Pendes SAD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cordario Lagunas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ferran Aranzubia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gonsalvo Lama's shot from short distance in the 70th minute. Cordario Lagunas kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Gonsalvo Lama sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Andrés-Fernando Abrego hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. 87 minutes into the match, Oliver Fabelo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Javier Flores. Movera FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Oliver Fabelo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. 92 minutes into the match, Pendes SAD's Oliver Fabelo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Javier Flores narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 94 played minutes Pendes SAD got a freekick which was hit by Gorka Varela. Pendes SAD were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Movera FC for a fine match.