League Play-Off

Espigas
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Emiliano Lorenz kicked off to start the match. After 2 played minutes Espigas FC got a freekick which was hit by Norberto Edwardo. After a rather tough play, Noqueoj FC's Danilo Manex got a free kick in the 4th minute. Benigno Pelayo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emiliano Lorenz in the 10th minute of play. Serafino Taurino might have been able to make a better finish in the 13th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Leonel Goi. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Serafino Taurino ran back to his position shaking his head. Emiliano Lorenz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jimeno Orlan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Benigno Pelayo made a huge save. After having played for 39 minutes, Cristobal Dalmai managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Noqueoj FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristobal Dalmai was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Leonel Goi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Serafino Taurino in the 41st minute of play. 47 minutes into the match, Noqueoj FC's goal looked a bit too open when Emiliano Lorenz came free, but Benigno Pelayo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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.

With a little luck, Espigas FC's Leonel Goi got control of the ball when Cristobal Dalmai tried to sneak it across the goal line. Leonel Goi made a fantastic save in the 62nd minute, when Cristobal Dalmai sent off a good shot on target. With an all-out effort, Noqueoj FC's Leonel Goi threw himself towards the right post 63 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Serafino Taurino, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Danilo Manex struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Leonel Goi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Noqueoj FC. Cristobal Dalmai could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Leonel Goi made a huge save. Severo Florinio kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Serafino Taurino in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leonel Goi saved Espigas FC from getting behind. Noqueoj FC's Benigno Pelayo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jimeno Orlan in the 83rd minute of play. After having played for 94 minutes, Jimeno Orlan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Espigas FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jimeno Orlan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 95th minute, Emiliano Lorenz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Espigas FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Espigas FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.