League Play-Off

Estadio Elortondo
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Genaro Aires started the match with the kick off. The supporters of Parish AFC booed when Elortondo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joaquin Azibar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Laureano Dacio kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. Agustin Eleazar took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 11th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Bernabe Gutxi. Elortondo's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Laureano Dacio during the 12th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Laureano Dacio kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. In the 14th minute of the match, Roman Oto tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Ignacio Demesio saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 17th minute Roman Oto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ignacio Demesio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bernabe Gutxi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonas Vellito in the 20th minute of play. Joel Venceslao received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Ignacio Demesio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ignacio Demesio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roman Oto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Parish AFC getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Higinio Handi hit a great ball. Joaquin Azibar kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Jonas Vellito recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Parish AFC's Ignacio Demesio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 42nd minute of the match, managed to save Parish AFC from getting a goal against them. In the 47th match minute, Parish AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Julio Ladio to maneuver through the defense. Joel Venceslao received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 49th minute. Ignacio Demesio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Roman Oto made a kick off. Roman Oto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Ignacio Demesio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Roman Oto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 62nd minute, Genaro Aires reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Bernabe Gutxi. The goal made the score 0-1. After having played for 69 minutes, Roman Oto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Elortondo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Roman Oto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ignacio Demesio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roman Oto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Joel Venceslao sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joel Venceslao in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ignacio Demesio saved Parish AFC from getting behind. 79 minutes into the game, Higinio Handi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Parish AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Elortondo the free kick. In the 79th match minute, Parish AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Higinio Handi to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Roman Oto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Elortondo's supporters rose to their feet, but Roman Oto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ignacio Demesio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Parish AFC's zone, Joel Venceslao stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ignacio Demesio came out of the goal and Joel Venceslao tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Elortondo's Joel Venceslao in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Parish AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Parish AFC's zone, Joel Venceslao stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ignacio Demesio came out of the goal and Joel Venceslao tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Parish AFC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.