League Play-Off

Allianz Palace
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lino Jaraba took the kick off in the first half of the match. Nazario Sánchez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anaia Fernandez having to interfere. Aberronchos Fc's Anaia Fernandez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aquiles Cortes in the 9th minute of play. When Filipo Campoamor fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Aberronchos Fc's protests and gave Filipo Campoamor a yellow card for diving instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aquiles Cortes in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anaia Fernandez saved Aberronchos Fc from getting behind. Anaia Fernandez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aquiles Cortes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Yader Rodriguez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Milio Colsa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. Milio Colsa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lino Jaraba in the 21st minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lino Jaraba in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Milio Colsa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Nazario Sánchez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Team Grizi's supporters rose to their feet, but Nazario Sánchez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Anaia Fernandez breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 31 minutes into the match, Aberronchos Fc's goalkeeper Anaia Fernandez had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nazario Sánchez. If Nazario Sánchez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 34 played minutes Aberronchos Fc got a freekick which was hit by Antonio Belalcaraz. If Yader Rodriguez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nazario Sánchez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Aquiles Cortes stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Nazario Sánchez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Anaia Fernandez read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 55th minute of play. 57 minutes into the game, Marcio Abancens recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Milio Colsa. Marcio Abancens showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. In the 61st minute Lino Jaraba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Milio Colsa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 65th minute, Aquiles Cortes 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. Team Grizi's Milio Colsa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to save Team Grizi from getting a goal against them. After 68 played minutes Lino Jaraba rounded Team Grizi's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-2. After 80 played minutes, Team Grizi's Fredo Balcells shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Anaia Fernandez 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 Team Grizi reached it. During the 81st minute of the match Filipo Campoamor completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Filipo Campoamor a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Filipo Campoamor kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Nazario Sánchez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Yader Rodriguez's late challenge caught a Team Grizi's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Yader Rodriguez helped the player get up and apologised. After 86 played minutes Aberronchos Fc got a freekick which was hit by Yader Rodriguez. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nazario Sánchez in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anaia Fernandez saved Aberronchos Fc from getting behind. Marcio Abancens sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Aberronchos Fc had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.