League Play-Off

Estadio Neild
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Patricio Ignado took the kick off in the first half of the match. Gogo Irrintzi made a fantastic save in the 4th minute, when Teofilo Millan sent off a good shot on target. Mallín's Gogo Irrintzi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hipolito Mederi in the 7th minute of play. In the 9th minute, Esteban Ikatz 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. Neild AFC's Hipolito Herena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paulino Hernandez in the 14th minute of play. After 14 played minutes Mallín got a freekick which was hit by Venancio Larpe. Venancio Larpe charged in rather forcefully in the 16th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Venancio Larpe the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Mallín's Venancio Larpe got a free kick in the 16th minute. The long shot by Gualterio Rocio in the 17th minute really tested Gogo Irrintzi's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 27thth minute of the game Paulino Hernandez who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Neild AFC's Hipolito Herena was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Esteban Ikatz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hipolito Herena having to interfere. In the 34th minute, Esteban Ikatz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mallín fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Paulino Hernandez in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hipolito Herena saved Neild AFC from getting behind. Patricio Ignado hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. In the 43rd minute, Hipolito Mederi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 46th minute, Esteban Ikatz made a precise shot to the right of Hipolito Herena. Neild AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. After the first half Mallín were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

In the 51st minute, Enrique Berdoi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Neild AFC's Enrique Berdoi got a free kick in the 54th minute. After a rather tough play, Mallín's Israel Bingen got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Hipolito Herena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Esteban Ikatz, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Hipolito Herena made an important save on a dangerous shot by Paulino Hernandez in the 68th minute. In the 68th minute, Mallín's Paulino Hernandez ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Hipolito Herena. Hipolito Herena yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-3. Neild AFC's Hipolito Herena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Esteban Ikatz in the 75th minute of play. A collision led to Neild AFC getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Hipolito Mederi hit a great ball. Hipolito Mederi hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. When Paulino Hernandez came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the Mallín 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 Paulino Hernandez couldn't finish the play. 78 minutes into the game, Paulino Hernandez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mallín's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Neild AFC the free kick. The supporters of Neild AFC booed when Mallín was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulino Hernandez didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 80 played minutes Mallín got a freekick which was hit by Cayetano Confesor. After having played for 85 minutes, Teofilo Millan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Neild AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Teofilo Millan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Esteban Ikatz might have been able to make a better finish in the 89th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hipolito Herena. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Esteban Ikatz ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 90th match minute, Neild AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sebastian Cordaryal to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Esteban Ikatz in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hipolito Herena prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Neild AFC getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Jimeno Sidoro hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Neild AFC's zone, Paulino Hernandez stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hipolito Herena came out of the goal and Paulino Hernandez tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Mallín had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.