League Play-Off

Lierta
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Olo Rienda started the match with the kick off. Gizon Jurado hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. In the 13th minute Angelino Huguet shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Clemente Tormes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Iyan Doblas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Godofredo Cuervas made a huge save. Lierta SAD's Iyan Doblas got a good chance for a goal in the 24th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Iyan Doblas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Godofredo Cuervas having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olo Rienda in the 30th minute of play forced Lierta SAD's goalkeeper Clemente Tormes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 33rd minute of the match Quico Bartumeu sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Clemente Tormes skillfully saved the ball. Xano Iniesta hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Clemente Tormes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Angelino Huguet in the 36th minute of play. When Cotinho F.C's Angelino Huguet in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Lierta SAD's goalie prevented a goal. In the 40th match minute, Lierta SAD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rogelio santillana to maneuver through the defense. Angelino Huguet's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Clemente Tormes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 42nd minute of play. Angelino Huguet fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Clemente Tormes having to interfere. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Angelino Huguet in the 55thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Clemente Tormes, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Olo Rienda was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 58th minute. Cotinho F.C's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Edur Gene kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Olo Rienda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With splendid footwork Olo Rienda arrived in front of goal to shoot 0-1 by the left pole in the game's 67th minute. If Olo Rienda had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Clemente Tormes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olo Rienda in the 75th minute of the match. Clemente Tormes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olo Rienda in the 81st minute of play. After having played for 84 minutes, Olo Rienda managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cotinho F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Olo Rienda was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 88 minutes had been played when some careless play by Lierta SAD's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cruz Cao was slow to take the kick. During this time Cotinho F.C's players had a chance to rest. The Lierta SAD fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Cotinho F.C were clearly better and deserved to take the win.