League Play-Off

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Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Celestino Salomon made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 7th minute, Rodrigo Romano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Higinio Etxepare took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celestino Salomon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 13 minutes into the game, one of El Pibe De Los Astilleros:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 15th minute there was a penalty for Espirillos AFC. Octavio Ayala stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Higinio Etxepare. 0-1. Silvano Weather struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Higinio Etxepare didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Espirillos AFC. Celestino Salomon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Higinio Etxepare tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Celestino Salomon in the 25th minute of play forced El Pibe De Los Astilleros's goalkeeper Higinio Etxepare to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Silvano Weather in the 27th minute of play forced El Pibe De Los Astilleros's goalkeeper Higinio Etxepare to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Espirillos AFC booed when El Pibe De Los Astilleros was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rodrigo Romano didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Espirillos AFC's zone, Roman Bernabel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lázaro Dorio came out of the goal and Roman Bernabel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Silvano Weather struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Higinio Etxepare didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Espirillos AFC. Celestino Salomon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Higinio Etxepare having to interfere. Silvano Weather received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Higinio Etxepare tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Celestino Salomon in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Higinio Etxepare saved El Pibe De Los Astilleros from getting behind. After the first half Espirillos AFC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Donato Benet received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Lázaro Dorio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Roman Bernabel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lázaro Dorio having to interfere. A collision led to Espirillos AFC getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Celestino Salomon hit a great ball. Celestino Salomon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 66th match minute, El Pibe De Los Astilleros was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cecilio Nuxila to maneuver through the defense. Roman Bernabel 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. When Antonio Natal fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Espirillos AFC's protests and gave Antonio Natal a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Espirillos AFC's Antonio Natal got a free kick in the 73rd minute. 74 minutes into the match, El Pibe De Los Astilleros's Arnulfo Intxixu broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 80th minute Donato Benet shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lázaro Dorio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 85th minute, Valentin Benino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Donato Benet in the 92nd minute of play forced Espirillos AFC's goalkeeper Lázaro Dorio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roman Bernabel in the 94th minute of play forced Espirillos AFC's goalkeeper Lázaro Dorio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Antonio Natal kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Espirillos AFC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.