League Play-Off

TalibAkh Arena
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Justin Fuentes started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Pascual Balcells managed to get in a good position for a shot. Benesivia F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Pascual Balcells was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rosendo Cuadrado breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With an all-out effort, Benesivia F.C's Rosendo Cuadrado threw himself towards the right post 13 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Apat Alavedra, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Rosendo Cuadrado was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Osmundo Bueno showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 16 minute of play. Benidorm's Rosendo Cuadrado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pascual Balcells in the 18th minute of play. In the 19th match minute, Benidorm was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arbidel Roca to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pascual Balcells in the 26th minute of play forced Benidorm's goalkeeper Rosendo Cuadrado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 30 played minutes Benesivia F.C got a freekick which was hit by Midas Olle. Osmundo Bueno sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Justin Fuentes during the 34th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 34th minute, Justin Fuentes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Benidorm's zone, Pascual Balcells stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rosendo Cuadrado came out of the goal and Pascual Balcells tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rosendo Cuadrado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pascual Balcells in the 45th minute of the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pascual Balcells made a kick off. Vaden Leseduarte kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. In the 57th minute, Pascual Balcells got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Osmundo Bueno might have been able to make a better finish in the 58th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rosendo Cuadrado. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Osmundo Bueno ran back to his position shaking his head. 62 minutes into the match, Benidorm's goal looked a bit too open when Pascual Balcells came free, but Rosendo Cuadrado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 64 minutes into the game, Pascual Balcells cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Rosendo Cuadrado was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Benesivia F.C's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Midas Olle in the 69th minute. Rosendo Cuadrado stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pascual Balcells's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. Arbidel Roca hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. The supporters of Benesivia F.C booed when Benidorm was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arbidel Roca didn't get a good kick on the ball. 80 minutes into the game, Midas Olle was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Benesivia F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Benidorm the free kick. In the 80th match minute, Benesivia F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Midas Olle to maneuver through the defense. Justin Fuentes was shown his second yellow card after 94 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After 95 played minutes Benidorm got a freekick which was hit by Justin Fuentes.