League Play-Off

Estadio Ifach
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Airas Castellano made the kick off which started today's match. After having played for 5 minutes, David Cabanela managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ifach AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but David Cabanela was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 9 minutes into the game, Airas Castellano lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Alirio Aguilo. Airas Castellano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Alirio Aguilo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alirio Aguilo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Airas Castellano's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. Altea FC's Alirio Aguilo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Airas Castellano in the 18th minute of play. Iratze Amer hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Sabino Treviño took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 20th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Checa Cambero. Ifach AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 21st minute, Cordario Crespo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 23rd minute, Altea FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Airas Castellano fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. David Cabanela struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Alirio Aguilo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ifach AFC. In the 32nd minute, Airas Castellano 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. Ifach AFC's David Cabanela got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Airas Castellano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alirio Aguilo having to interfere. With a little luck, Altea FC's Alirio Aguilo got control of the ball when David Cabanela tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Ifach AFC's zone, Diagur Torrent stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Checa Cambero came out of the goal and Diagur Torrent tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Ifach AFC getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Iratze Amer hit a great ball. In the 42nd minute, Cordario Crespo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 43rd minute of the match Ponciano Mudarra sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alirio Aguilo skillfully saved the ball. Luis-Alfredo Toxeiro kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 48th minute, David Cabanela managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ifach AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but David Cabanela was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alirio Aguilo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Diagur Torrent sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Quinto Bargas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Checa Cambero tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 66 played minutes Ifach AFC got a freekick which was hit by David Cabanela. After a defensive mix-up in Altea FC's zone, Pelayo Torres stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alirio Aguilo came out of the goal and Pelayo Torres tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 69 minutes, Kepa Cano mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Altea FC and the Ifach AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by David Cabanela during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Altea FC booed when Ifach AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. David Cabanela didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Diagur Torrent had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Checa Cambero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diagur Torrent, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 84 minutes into the match, Altea FC's goal looked a bit too open when David Cabanela came free, but Alirio Aguilo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. David Cabanela sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 88 minutes into the game, Pelayo Torres was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ifach AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Altea FC the free kick. In the 88th match minute, Ifach AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pelayo Torres to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Diagur Torrent in the 90th minute of play forced Ifach AFC's goalkeeper Checa Cambero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpected shot in the 92nd minute by Diagur Torrent got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Altea FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.