League Play-Off

Estadio Saladero
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Modesto Garikoitz took the kick off in the first half of the match. Saladero FC's Roque Bernabel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niceto Rocio in the 4th minute of play. A collision led to Carapato AFC getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Aristides Truylos hit a great ball. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Carapato AFC's goalkeeper Narciso Cai, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Roque Bernabel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Modesto Garikoitz, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. When Iker Edwardo fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Carapato AFC's protests and gave Iker Edwardo a yellow card for diving instead. In the 13th minute, Iker Edwardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Modesto Garikoitz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roque Bernabel having to interfere. Niceto Rocio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Saladero FC's Roque Bernabel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niceto Rocio in the 22nd minute of play. Carapato AFC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 24th minute, when Ceferino Bikendi scored to the left of an out of position Narciso Cai, making the score, 1-0. Carapato AFC's Niceto Rocio got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Roque Bernabel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Modesto Garikoitz in the 34th minute of the match. If Niceto Rocio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Saladero FC's Tobias Lawrence got a good chance for a goal in the 38th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 39th minute, Aristides Truylos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tobias Lawrence sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Niceto Rocio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Roque Bernabel having to interfere. Saladero FC's Roque Bernabel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Modesto Garikoitz in the 47th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ceferino Bikendi made a kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Tobias Lawrence managed to get in a good position for a shot. Saladero FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Tobias Lawrence was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Narciso Cai breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Narciso Cai showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ceferino Bikendi in the 55th minute of the match. In the 57th minute, Luciano Ulizes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Carapato AFC's Narciso Cai played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tobias Lawrence in the 66th minute of play. Roque Bernabel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Modesto Garikoitz, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Saladero FC's zone, Niceto Rocio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roque Bernabel came out of the goal and Niceto Rocio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Saladero FC were furious when Luciano Ulizes was red carded, 77 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In a very dangerous position, a player in Saladero FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 77th minute. Penalty! The referee gave Carapato AFC a penalty, 79 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Victor Maiorga, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Saladero FC's Roque Bernabel. 1-1. 83 minutes into the match, Saladero FC's goalkeeper Roque Bernabel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Niceto Rocio. 85 minutes into the match, Modesto Garikoitz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Roque Bernabel. Saladero FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Modesto Garikoitz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. After a rather tough play, Saladero FC's Carolo Senin got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Niceto Rocio who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 93rdth minute tested the skills of Roque Bernabel when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Carapato AFC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.