League Play-Off

Estadio Iraola
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Pastor Chaime stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lázaro Laurentzi's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. In the 10th minute Eriberto Gabon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abelardo Rubio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Abelardo Rubio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eriberto Gabon in the 13th minute of play. 15 minutes into the game, Celedonio Semeno was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Iraola FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Curupaity the free kick. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind Curupaity's goalkeeper Pastor Chaime, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Pastor Chaime was out of position in the 25 minute of play, and Lázaro Laurentzi capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Lázaro Laurentzi really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. With 30 minutes on the clock, Fabio Luzaide commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Alejo Austin kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. After 35 played minutes Iraola FC got a freekick which was hit by Celedonio Semeno. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alejo Austin in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Abelardo Rubio saved Iraola FC from getting behind. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind Curupaity's goalkeeper Pastor Chaime, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 48 minutes into the match, Iraola FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alejo Austin came free, but Abelardo Rubio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Placido Chap made the kick off in the second half. Marcelino Gaxan struck a weak shot in the 56th minute. Pastor Chaime didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Iraola FC. A collision led to Curupaity getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Gustavo Ibon hit a great ball. A collision led to Curupaity getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Lorenzo Casado hit a great ball. In the 64th minute, Curupaity's Alejo Austin ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Abelardo Rubio. Abelardo Rubio yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. A collision led to Curupaity getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Modesto Larra hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alejo Austin in the 76th minute of play forced Iraola FC's goalkeeper Abelardo Rubio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 77 played minutes Iraola FC got a freekick which was hit by Placido Chap. If Placido Chap had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 82 minutes into the match, Modesto Larra notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Iraola FC's Abelardo Rubio. Abelardo Rubio was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Alejo Austin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Eriberto Gabon came up free with the goalie in the 93rd minute, the Curupaity 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 Eriberto Gabon couldn't finish the play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Curupaity had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.