League Play-Off

Punta Del Español
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Etxeberri Rossello took the kick off in the first half of the match. Tomás Griego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anibal Folch, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Timo Salan in the 8th minute of play forced El Talladell's goalkeeper Tomás Griego to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 10 minutes into the match, El Talladell's goal looked a bit too open when Michel Nieto came free, but Tomás Griego reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Michel Nieto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Michel Nietos short, quick shot in the 17thth minute got Tomás Griego to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. El Talladell's defense didn't have a chance, in the 18th minute, when Timo Salan scored to the left of an out of position Tomás Griego, making the score, 1-0. Isidor Paris fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Checa Espinosa having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Punta Del Español FC's zone, Etxeberri Rossello stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Checa Espinosa came out of the goal and Etxeberri Rossello tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Etxeberri Rossello in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Checa Espinosa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Etxeberri Rossello came up free with the goalie in the 30th minute, the El Talladell fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Etxeberri Rossello couldn't finish the play. When Adrián Cardeñosa fell near the penalty area in the 31st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Punta Del Español FC's protests and gave Adrián Cardeñosa a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of El Talladell booed when Punta Del Español FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adrián Cardeñosa didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Etxeberri Rossello had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 36th match minute, Punta Del Español FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anibal Folch to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Timo Salan in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tomás Griego prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Etxeberri Rossello scored 1-1 in the 44th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Checa Espinosa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.

Isidor Paris recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Etxeberri Rossello was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 54th minute. El Talladell's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 57th minute of the match, Isidor Paris got a very nice opportunity to score, but Checa Espinosa was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Quexal Canyelles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Etxeberri Rossello in the 62nd minute of play forced Punta Del Español FC's goalkeeper Checa Espinosa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Adrián Cardeñosa was shown his second yellow card after 65 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. A collision led to Punta Del Español FC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Adrián Cardeñosa hit a great ball. Tomás Griego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michel Nieto in the 75th minute of play. Checa Espinosa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Etxeberri Rossello in the 77th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dubardo Patiño during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 80th minute, Isidor Paris made a precise shot to the right of Checa Espinosa. Punta Del Español FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Eron Murcia charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eron Murcia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Checa Espinosa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Etxeberri Rossello, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 96thth minute of the game Etxeberri Rossello who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Punta Del Español FC's Checa Espinosa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. El Talladell played a much better game than Punta Del Español FC and deserved their victory. The Punta Del Español FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.