League Play-Off

Pinilla
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Facundo Flores started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Arlo Jubera recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 6 minutes into the game, Facundo Flores recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Reno Esteban. Facundo Flores showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. A collision led to Pinilla FC getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Rencio Sánchez hit a great ball. Arlo Jubera received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Alberto Ruiz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Reno Esteban made an important save on a dangerous shot by Efraín Santiago in the 15th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Puente De La Sierra's zone, Facundo Flores stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Reno Esteban came out of the goal and Facundo Flores tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Efraín Santiago came free with the goalkeeper in the 20th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Reno Esteban could save by the left post. The supporters of Puente De La Sierra booed when Pinilla FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Facundo Flores didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rencio Sánchez hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. In the 28thth minute of the game Arlo Jubera who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pinilla FC's Alberto Ruiz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Arlo Jubera took the ball and in the 29 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alberto Ruiz. Alberto Ruiz dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. When Cirino Delgado fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Puente De La Sierra's protests and gave Cirino Delgado a yellow card for diving instead. Puente De La Sierra's Reno Esteban played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Facundo Flores in the 35th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Puente De La Sierra's Constancio Contreras got a free kick in the 35th minute. In the 38thth minute of the game Arlo Jubera who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pinilla FC's Alberto Ruiz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Pinilla FC's zone, Arlo Jubera stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alberto Ruiz came out of the goal and Arlo Jubera tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Arlo Jubera scored 1-2 in the 44th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alberto Ruiz, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After the first half Puente De La Sierra were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Arlo Jubera was the one to do the kick off. Blanco Rienda received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Alberto Ruiz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Facundo Flores fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Reno Esteban having to interfere. Reno Esteban didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Efraín Santiago went, in the 60th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. Facundo Flores fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Reno Esteban having to interfere. Efraín Santiago took the ball and in the 68 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Reno Esteban. Reno Esteban dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-2. Reno Esteban showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Facundo Flores, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Ander Verges's late challenge caught a Puente De La Sierra's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ander Verges helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Pinilla FC's Ander Verges got a free kick in the 76th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Blanco Rienda managed to get in a good position for a shot. Puente De La Sierra's supporters rose to their feet, but Blanco Rienda was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alberto Ruiz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 82 minutes into the match, Pinilla FC's goalkeeper Alberto Ruiz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Blanco Rienda. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arlo Jubera in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alberto Ruiz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Reno Esteban showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Efraín Santiago, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Facundo Flores sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Cirino Marines charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cirino Marines the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 93 played minutes Puente De La Sierra got a freekick which was hit by Cirino Marines. 95 minutes into the match, Pinilla FC's Efraín Santiago sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Reno Esteban narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Cirino Delgado hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. Reno Esteban showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Facundo Flores in the 97th minute of the match. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Pinilla FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Puente De La Sierra had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.