League Play-Off

Estadio Elviria
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Emilio Babia got the match started through his kick off. Albarizas's Gaizko Benito proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 3rd minute of the match, managed to save Albarizas from getting a goal against them. Gerardo Rivera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Indalecio Ortega, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 10 minutes into the game, Albarizas's Indalecio Ortega nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gerardo Rivera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Elviria FC's Gerardo Rivera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emilio Babia in the 13th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gení Higuera during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Emilio Babia struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Gerardo Rivera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Albarizas. 29 minutes into the match, Elviria FC's Laurin Galego sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gaizko Benito narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Albarizas's Gaizko Benito played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isaac Maroto in the 31st minute of play. If Laurin Galego had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Laurin Galego had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gaizko Benito made an important save on a dangerous shot by Laurin Galego in the 46th minute. Gaizko Benito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isaac Maroto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Isaac Maroto to make the kick off. 54 minutes had been played when some careless play by Albarizas's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Taurino Acha was slow to take the kick. During this time Elviria FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Elviria FC's Taurino Acha to fire away a dangerous shot which Gaizko Benito despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Laurin Galego in the 56th minute of play forced Albarizas's goalkeeper Gaizko Benito to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 63rd minute, Laurin Galego 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. 63 minutes into the game, Elviria FC's Isaac Maroto nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gaizko Benito made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Indalecio Ortega sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 73 minutes into the match, Albarizas's Emilio Babia sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Gerardo Rivera narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 75 minutes into the game, Albarizas's Indalecio Ortega nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gerardo Rivera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. 80 minutes into the match, Elviria FC's goal looked a bit too open when Emilio Babia came free, but Gerardo Rivera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gerardo Rivera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emilio Babia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Laurin Galego in the 88th minute of play forced Albarizas's goalkeeper Gaizko Benito to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gerardo Rivera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emilio Babia, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. After 93 played minutes Albarizas got a freekick which was hit by Ximun Sabina. Indalecio Ortega struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Gerardo Rivera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Albarizas. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Albarizas eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.