League Play-Off

O Castro
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Juvenal Lorenzo got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Castrexo's goalkeeper Mario Jaraba, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mario Jaraba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Platon Jimenez, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Juvenal Lorenzo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Puerto Alegre AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Juvenal Lorenzo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mario Jaraba breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jose-Antonio Bacete in the 10th minute of play forced Puerto Alegre AFC's goalkeeper Joan Sierra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the game, Anastasio Camarasa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Castrexo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Puerto Alegre AFC the free kick. After 13 played minutes Castrexo got a freekick which was hit by Anastasio Camarasa. Mario Jaraba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juvenal Lorenzo in the 24th minute of play. Platon Jimenez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mario Jaraba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Juvenal Lorenzo in the 29th minute of play. Mario Jaraba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Platon Jimenez in the 31st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Castrexo's Milian Canal got a free kick in the 31st minute. 34 minutes into the match, Puerto Alegre AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Jose-Antonio Bacete came free, but Joan Sierra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Platon Jimenez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Puerto Alegre AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Platon Jimenez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mario Jaraba breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Castrexo's zone, Platon Jimenez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mario Jaraba came out of the goal and Platon Jimenez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Juvenal Lorenzo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Mario Jaraba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Jose-Antonio Bacete made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, Alfonso Mas made a precise shot to the right of Joan Sierra. Puerto Alegre AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Juvenal Lorenzo in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mario Jaraba prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 62nd minute Jose-Antonio Bacete shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joan Sierra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Milian Canal charged in rather forcefully in the 64th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Milian Canal the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Puerto Alegre AFC were awarded a corner in the 67th minute after Castrexo's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Iyan Cuervas took the corner. Puerto Alegre AFC's Iyan Cuervas was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Mario Jaraba in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Jose-Antonio Bacete received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Joan Sierra tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 77 played minutes, Puerto Alegre AFC's Iyan Cuervas shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Mario Jaraba came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Puerto Alegre AFC reached it. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Juvenal Lorenzo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Puerto Alegre AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Juvenal Lorenzo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mario Jaraba breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Juvenal Lorenzo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mario Jaraba read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 85th minute of play. If Alfonso Mas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Platon Jimenez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mario Jaraba having to interfere. Alba Pena kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Alfonso Mas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Joan Sierra tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Puerto Alegre AFC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.