League Play-Off

Itín
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gaston Gasteiz took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4th minute, Evaristo Argoitz fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Evaristo Argoitz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 8th minute, Astor Esquipula 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. Gaston Gasteiz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Sebastian Eskuin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Amadeo Adrio in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sebastian Eskuin saved Itín FC from getting behind. In the 13th minute, Evaristo Argoitz 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. After a rather tough play, Garayalde's Eustacio Caitano got a free kick in the 14th minute. If Astor Esquipula had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With an all-out effort, Itín FC's Candido Gonzales threw himself towards the right post 22 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Astor Esquipula, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Astor Esquipula in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Candido Gonzales prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Denis Txurio kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Ildefonso Cebrian fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Candido Gonzales having to interfere. When Garayalde's Amadeo Adrio in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Itín FC's goalie prevented a goal. Evaristo Argoitz struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Candido Gonzales didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Itín FC. Gervasio Leobardo's late challenge caught a Itín FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gervasio Leobardo helped the player get up and apologised. After 42 played minutes Garayalde got a freekick which was hit by Gervasio Leobardo. Evaristo Argoitz's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 47thth minute, Candido Gonzales skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Astor Esquipula was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Itín FC getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Denis Txurio hit a great ball. A hard shot by Simon Grabiel from long distance, 55 minutes into the match, got Sebastian Eskuin's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. 56 minutes into the game, Denis Txurio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Itín FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Garayalde the free kick. After 56 played minutes Itín FC got a freekick which was hit by Denis Txurio. If Amadeo Adrio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Amadeo Adrio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sebastian Eskuin having to interfere. Sebastian Eskuin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaston Gasteiz in the 61st minute of play. In the 63rd minute Astor Esquipula shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Candido Gonzales saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 66 minutes into the match, Itín FC's goalkeeper Sebastian Eskuin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Amadeo Adrio. After 67 played minutes Garayalde got a freekick which was hit by Gervasio Leobardo. Candido Gonzales took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Astor Esquipula, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Evaristo Argoitz might have been able to make a better finish in the 72nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Candido Gonzales. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Evaristo Argoitz ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Itín FC's goalkeeper Sebastian Eskuin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Gervasio Leobardo was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 77th minute. Garayalde's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Ildefonso Cebrian kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Amadeo Adrio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sebastian Eskuin having to interfere. During the 85th minute of the match Denis Txurio completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Denis Txurio a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After a rather tough play, Itín FC's Denis Txurio got a free kick in the 86th minute.