League Play-Off

Paquito Jimenez
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Baen Sant Sebastia's Peter Valerón started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Asensio Paredes kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Graciano Arias made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rigoberto Iniesta in the 8th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristián Maroto in the 10th minute of play forced UD Socuéllamos's goalkeeper Frasco Moya to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 1-0 became the score in the 12th minute when Melkor Paris elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Frasco Moya showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Josias Patiño, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Rafael Roca was extremely unlucky when he, in the 27th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. 31 minutes into the game, UD Socuéllamos's Rigoberto Iniesta nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Graciano Arias made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. A collision led to Baen Sant Sebastia getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Victorio Pedriza hit a great ball. Rafael Roca in the 42ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Graciano Arias, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 45th match minute, Baen Sant Sebastia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Peter Valerón to maneuver through the defense.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Rafael Roca to strike the kick off in the second half. Graciano Arias took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Roca, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 58th match minute, Baen Sant Sebastia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Blas De Toro to maneuver through the defense. After 59 played minutes, UD Socuéllamos's Izar Adán shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Graciano Arias 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 UD Socuéllamos reached it. Graciano Arias made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafael Roca in the 60th minute of play. The supporters of UD Socuéllamos booed when Baen Sant Sebastia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aresti Bernal didn't get a good kick on the ball. 64 minutes into the match, Baen Sant Sebastia's goal looked a bit too open when Rafael Roca came free, but Graciano Arias reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Frasco Moya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ilixo Zapico, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Frasco Moya made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Josias Patiño sent off a good shot on target. In the 69th minute, Rafael Roca left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The UD Socuéllamos fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. Rigoberto Iniesta 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. In the 82nd minute, Rafael Roca hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Graciano Arias took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Inocencio Calvo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rafael Roca in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Graciano Arias saved Baen Sant Sebastia from getting behind. Rafael Roca fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Graciano Arias having to interfere. Graciano Arias showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rigoberto Iniesta, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. After 94 played minutes, UD Socuéllamos's Roberto Coya shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Graciano Arias 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 UD Socuéllamos reached it. UD Socuéllamos walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.