League Play-Off

Enrique Piquera
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Anastasio Nuñez started the match with the kick off. Jose Sabin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Retamal's Norberto Luzea in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Piquera Teem's goalie prevented a goal. 7 minutes into the match, Piquera Teem's goal looked a bit too open when Jose Sabin came free, but Fidel Amaya reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fidel Amaya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jose Sabin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Norberto Luzea fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fidel Amaya having to interfere. In the 15th minute, Norberto Luzea 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. Anastasio Nuñez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfonso Birjaio having to interfere. After having played for 22 minutes, Anastasio Nuñez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Piquera Teem's supporters crossed their fingers, but Anastasio Nuñez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 26 minutes into the match, Retamal's goal looked a bit too open when Anastasio Nuñez came free, but Alfonso Birjaio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jose Sabin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Norberto Luzea blasted a shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fidel Amaya having to make a save. In the 37th match minute, Piquera Teem was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timoteo Noe to maneuver through the defense. In the 38th minute of the match Marcelino Che sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Fidel Amaya skillfully saved the ball. 42 minutes into the game, Eloy Mede was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Retamal's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Piquera Teem the free kick. In the 42nd match minute, Retamal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eloy Mede to maneuver through the defense. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Norberto Luzea made the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Piquera Teem's Fidel Amaya got control of the ball when Jose Sabin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Fidel Amaya made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jose Sabin in the 58th minute. Jose Sabin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fidel Amaya having to interfere. The supporters of Retamal booed when Piquera Teem was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mauricio Goiz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Norberto Luzea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Retamal's Alfonso Birjaio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Raul Ibañez in the 67th minute of play. Raul Ibañez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfonso Birjaio having to interfere. Raul Ibañez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 73 minutes into the game, Teodosio Eztebe was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Retamal's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Piquera Teem the free kick. After 83 played minutes Piquera Teem got a freekick which was hit by Vladimiro Asur. 84 minutes into the match, Retamal's Marcelino Che broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Anastasio Nuñez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Alfonso Birjaio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anastasio Nuñez in the 91st minute of the match. Fidel Amaya showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Norberto Luzea in the 94th minute of the match. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.