League Play-Off

Luis GARCIA
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Necochense's Gilberto Erramun started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Felix Lopes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Atilano Urti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baldomiro Remir in the 3rd minute of the match. 9 minutes into the match, Necochense's goal looked a bit too open when Cecilio Mambru came free, but Atilano Urti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 12 played minutes MA HALCON ATLETICO got a freekick which was hit by Baldomiro Remir. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gilberto Erramun in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Javier Herrera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 15th minute Baldomiro Remir shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Atilano Urti saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 19 minutes into the match, Gilberto Erramun notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of MA HALCON ATLETICO's Javier Herrera. Javier Herrera was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Necochense's Gilberto Erramun got a good chance for a goal in the 22nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Amancio Fliz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Gilberto Erramun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Virgilio Gau's late challenge caught a MA HALCON ATLETICO's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Virgilio Gau helped the player get up and apologised. After 34 played minutes Necochense got a freekick which was hit by Virgilio Gau. Javier Herrera made a fantastic save in the 39th minute, when Gilberto Erramun sent off a good shot on target. A hard shot 41 in the game by Gilberto Erramun from a close distance when the talented Javier Herrera managed to make a qualified save. MA HALCON ATLETICO's players were relieved. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind MA HALCON ATLETICO's goalkeeper Javier Herrera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Felix Lopes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Atilano Urti having to interfere.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Baldomiro Remir to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Baldomiro Remir in the 56th minute of play forced Necochense's goalkeeper Atilano Urti to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 57 minutes into the game, Igor Vidal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MA HALCON ATLETICO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Necochense the free kick. After 57 played minutes MA HALCON ATLETICO got a freekick which was hit by Igor Vidal. Virgilio Gau sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gilberto Erramun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Filomeno Tristan hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Baldomiro Remir in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Atilano Urti prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Necochense's Gilberto Erramun in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MA HALCON ATLETICO's goalie prevented a goal. Virgilio Gau fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Javier Herrera having to interfere. After a rather tough play, MA HALCON ATLETICO's Benicio Gorbea got a free kick in the 70th minute. When Filomeno Tristan fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Necochense's protests and gave Filomeno Tristan a yellow card for diving instead. After 73 played minutes Necochense got a freekick which was hit by Virgilio Gau. Gilberto Erramun's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Javier Herrera read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 77th minute of play. In the 85thth minute of the game Gilberto Erramun who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but MA HALCON ATLETICO's Javier Herrera was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Segundo Calisto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Javier Herrera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gilberto Erramun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Virgilio Gau struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Javier Herrera didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Necochense. Javier Herrera stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gilberto Erramun's shot from short distance in the 92nd minute. Virgilio Gau took the ball and in the 93 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Javier Herrera. Javier Herrera dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Necochense had played much better football throughout.