League Play-Off

Arata
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Angelo Romano made the kick off which started today's match. Gabriel Martxel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emilio Iraitz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Victor Vincente kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angelo Romano in the 14th minute of play forced Arata AFC's goalkeeper Gabriel Martxel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emilio Iraitz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Robustiano Palben during the 18th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Robustiano Palben kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Rodrigo Nalo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabriel Tono having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Rodrigo Nalo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Arata AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rodrigo Nalo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gabriel Tono breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Angelo Romano in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gabriel Martxel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Arata AFC's Gabriel Martxel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Angelo Romano in the 36th minute of play. In the 42nd match minute, Maimará was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anibal Eztebe to maneuver through the defense. Angelo Romano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Gabriel Martxel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 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.

51 minutes into the match, Angelo Romano dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Gabriel Martxel, 0-1. Rodrigo Nalo hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angelo Romano in the 58th minute of play forced Arata AFC's goalkeeper Gabriel Martxel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rodrigo Nalo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emilio Iraitz got free with Gabriel Martxel in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gabriel Tono made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicasio Benvide in the 71st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodrigo Nalo in the 73rd minute of play forced Maimará 's goalkeeper Gabriel Tono to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Angelo Romano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Gabriel Martxel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 78th minute, one of Arata AFC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Arata AFC. Arata AFC:s Gabriel Martxel showed great skill when he stopped Sixto Piarres:s penalty. In the 81st match minute, Arata AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauricio Henrico to maneuver through the defense. 88 minutes into the game, Emilio Iraitz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Gabriel Martxel was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Arata AFC's Gabriel Martxel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save Arata AFC from getting a goal against them. Emilio Iraitz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Maimará 's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.