League Play-Off

O Cruceiro
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Americo Clemente got the match started through his kick off. A hard shot 3 in the game by Javier Ruiz from a close distance when the talented Julián Casas managed to make a qualified save. España de Burgos's players were relieved. Diego Cabrera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Americo Clemente, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. In the 12th minute of the match, Airas Toxeiro tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Julián Casas saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Americo Clemente struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Diego Cabrera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for España de Burgos. After 16 minutes, Bernal Ramis mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the España de Burgos and the CD Pereiro de Aguiar players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 16th match minute, España de Burgos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernal Ramis to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to CD Pereiro de Aguiar getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Airas Toxeiro hit a great ball. Through an outstanding action, after 31 minutes, Julián Casas successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. If Salvador Zubizarreta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 35th minute, Gustavo Feal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind CD Pereiro de Aguiar's goalkeeper Diego Cabrera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 42 minutes, Aliecer Maestro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CD Pereiro de Aguiar and the España de Burgos players grew even worse after the yellow card. Aliecer Maestro kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. When España de Burgos's Americo Clemente, in the 43rd minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for España de Burgos. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aliecer Maestro to strike the kick off in the second half. When Gustavo Feal fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored CD Pereiro de Aguiar's protests and gave Gustavo Feal a yellow card for diving instead. After 55 played minutes CD Pereiro de Aguiar got a freekick which was hit by Gustavo Feal. The España de Burgos fans' excitement grew in the 56th match minute when España de Burgos's Americo Clemente looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. España de Burgos's Julián Casas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nemesio Saez in the 61st minute of play. Americo Clemente 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. In the 72nd minute, Americo Clemente reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Diego Cabrera. The goal made the score 0-2. The supporters of España de Burgos booed when CD Pereiro de Aguiar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristobal Grau didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 78 minutes, Americo Clemente managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. España de Burgos's supporters crossed their fingers, but Americo Clemente was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Diego Cabrera stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Americo Clemente's shot from short distance in the 80th minute. Airas Toxeiro's late challenge caught a España de Burgos's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Airas Toxeiro helped the player get up and apologised. Airas Toxeiro kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. When Americo Clemente came up free with the goalie in the 85th minute, the España de Burgos 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 Americo Clemente couldn't finish the play. Giraldo Candela fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Diego Cabrera having to interfere. Salvador Zubizarreta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Diego Cabrera having to interfere. When España de Burgos's Americo Clemente in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CD Pereiro de Aguiar's goalie prevented a goal. España de Burgos's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.