League Play-Off

ARIEL ORTEGA
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Justino Iaki made the kick off which started today's match. LA BANDA 2023 FC's Aurelio Gotzon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Victoriano Paublo in the 6th minute of play. 11 minutes into the game, Matuka's Carlos Aurken nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aurelio Gotzon made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Victoriano Paublo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 18 minutes into the game, Casimiro Pabla was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Matuka's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave LA BANDA 2023 FC the free kick. Casimiro Pabla kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Matuka's Patricio Ekain played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Justino Iaki in the 23rd minute of play. When the match had gone on for 24 minutes, Justino Iaki took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Patricio Ekain to make any attempt to save it. After 32 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for LA BANDA 2023 FC! Aurelio Gotzon had in the 34thth minute some difficulties stopping Natalio Formerio's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 34 minutes into the match, Natalio Formerio notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of LA BANDA 2023 FC's Aurelio Gotzon. Aurelio Gotzon was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Casimiro Pabla kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Artemio Miro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 44th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Victoriano Paublo made the kick off in the second half. 61 minutes into the match, LA BANDA 2023 FC's goalkeeper Aurelio Gotzon had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Carlos Aurken. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nicasio Rafel during the 62nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 63 played minutes Matuka got a freekick which was hit by Nicasio Rafel. 67 minutes into the match, Matuka's goal looked a bit too open when Artemio Miro came free, but Patricio Ekain reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in LA BANDA 2023 FC's zone, Carlos Aurken stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aurelio Gotzon came out of the goal and Carlos Aurken tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aurelio Gotzon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Victoriano Paublo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carlos Aurken sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Carlos Aurken had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Aurelio Gotzon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Victoriano Paublo in the 78th minute of the match. If Victoriano Paublo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, LA BANDA 2023 FC's Abel Peru got a free kick in the 84th minute. Victoriano Paublo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Aurelio Gotzon having to make a save.