League Play-Off

Felipe Del Valle
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Eleodoro Pastor kicked off to start the match. Demario Abajas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Orlondo Etxeberria having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Raimundo Solana got free with Orlondo Etxeberria in the 23rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Orlondo Etxeberria took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Demario Abajas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 30 played minutes Juventus Estepona got a freekick which was hit by Etxatxu Guerrero. Through an outstanding action, after 31 minutes, Orlondo Etxeberria successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Raimundo Solanas short, quick shot in the 35thth minute got Orlondo Etxeberria to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 36 minutes into the match, Juventus Estepona's Hernán Marines sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Emeterio Zárate narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of Juventus Estepona booed when Zola Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mustafá Turienzo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Orlando Coya fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Orlondo Etxeberria having to interfere. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Orlondo Etxeberria made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Demario Abajas in the 55th minute of play. Orlondo Etxeberria stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Raimundo Solana's shot from short distance in the 59th minute. 61 minutes into the game, Etxatxu Guerrero was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Juventus Estepona's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zola Team the free kick. After 61 played minutes Juventus Estepona got a freekick which was hit by Etxatxu Guerrero. 67 minutes into the match, Juventus Estepona's goal looked a bit too open when Raimundo Solana came free, but Orlondo Etxeberria reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 68thth minute of the game Raimundo Solana who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Juventus Estepona's Orlondo Etxeberria was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Raimundo Solana in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Orlondo Etxeberria prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Juventus Estepona's Etxatxu Guerrero got a free kick in the 70th minute. Orlando Coya blasted a shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Orlondo Etxeberria having to make a save. If Raimundo Solana had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 80th minute of the match Francesco Urquijo sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Orlondo Etxeberria skillfully saved the ball. Emeterio Zárate was out of position in the 82 minute of play, and Camilo Grau capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Camilo Grau really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. After 89 played minutes, Zola Team's Mustafá Turienzo shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Orlondo Etxeberria 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 Zola Team reached it. Hernán Marines recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 95th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Juventus Estepona walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.