League Play-Off

Estadio Irala
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Leopoldo Illart made the kick off which started today's match. 4 minutes into the game, one of Igarzábal:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The goalkeeper, Abelardo Bixintxo, was totally fooled by Hell Fire Club's Jacobo Chesus, who 5 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. After having played for 10 minutes, Guaberto Domingues managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hell Fire Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Guaberto Domingues was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Guaberto Domingues could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 12th minute of the match, but Abelardo Bixintxo made a huge save. With a little luck, Igarzábal's Abelardo Bixintxo got control of the ball when Guaberto Domingues tried to sneak it across the goal line. Abelardo Bixintxo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Simon Arnas in the 14th minute of play. Aldo Kiliz hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. Guaberto Domingues could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 16th minute of the match, but Abelardo Bixintxo made a huge save. Filiberto Serafo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leopoldo Illart in the 20th minute of the match. Filiberto Serafo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ruperto Columbo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Raul Matei charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Raul Matei the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 23 played minutes Hell Fire Club got a freekick which was hit by Raul Matei. In the 26th minute of the match Anier Chepe sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Filiberto Serafo skillfully saved the ball. Abelardo Bixintxo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Simon Arnas in the 29th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Igarzábal's zone, Simon Arnas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Abelardo Bixintxo came out of the goal and Simon Arnas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ramiro Gabino kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Everardo Bitxintxo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 34th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Filiberto Serafo. Hell Fire Club's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Ruperto Columbo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Filiberto Serafo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Hell Fire Club's Natalio Azibar got a free kick in the 45th minute.

Hell Fire Club's Simon Arnas got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 63 minutes into the match, Simon Arnas notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Igarzábal's Abelardo Bixintxo. Abelardo Bixintxo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a defensive mix-up in Hell Fire Club's zone, Leopoldo Illart stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Filiberto Serafo came out of the goal and Leopoldo Illart tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Hell Fire Club booed when Igarzábal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lucio Mannie didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Guaberto Domingues had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Guaberto Domingues charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Guaberto Domingues the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Igarzábal's Leopoldo Illart got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 78th minute, Dalmacio Nisio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Hell Fire Club's zone, Leopoldo Illart stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Filiberto Serafo came out of the goal and Leopoldo Illart tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With his leg Filiberto Serafo managed to avoid a goal in the 82ndth minute, when Igarzábal's Ruperto Columbo fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After a defensive mix-up in Hell Fire Club's zone, Leopoldo Illart stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Filiberto Serafo came out of the goal and Leopoldo Illart tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 86 played minutes Hell Fire Club got a freekick which was hit by Natalio Azibar. Ruperto Columbo struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Filiberto Serafo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Igarzábal. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Hell Fire Club fans cheered their team off the field, for while Igarzábal had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.