League Play-Off

René Houseman Arena
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jonas Gustau made the kick off which started today's match. Prospero Kauldi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Clemente Itzaina having to interfere. Clemente Itzaina made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Prospero Kauldi in the 10th minute of play. Jonas Gustau received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Eliseo Dei tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 16 minutes, Octavio Montes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Casaffousth's supporters crossed their fingers, but Octavio Montes 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 18thth minute of the game Octavio Montes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Sporting Nicanor's Clemente Itzaina was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 18th minute, Jonas Gustau hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Octavio Montes came up free with the goalie in the 19th minute, the Casaffousth fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Octavio Montes couldn't finish the play. 21 minutes into the match, Prospero Kauldi notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Real Sporting Nicanor's Clemente Itzaina. Clemente Itzaina was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Octavio Montes in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Clemente Itzaina prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Eliseo Dei was out of position in the 29 minute of play, and Jonas Gustau capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Jonas Gustau really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. Clemente Itzaina made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Octavio Montes in the 37th minute of play. Octavio Montes struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Clemente Itzaina didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Casaffousth. After 46 played minutes Real Sporting Nicanor got a freekick which was hit by Jonas Gustau. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Octavio Montes made the kick off in the second half. After 51 played minutes Real Sporting Nicanor got a freekick which was hit by Ladislao Erramu. Octavio Montes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Prospero Kauldi who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 57thth minute tested the skills of Clemente Itzaina when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 58th minute the ball was on its way in behind Real Sporting Nicanor's goalkeeper Clemente Itzaina, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Casaffousth's Octavio Montes in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Real Sporting Nicanor's goalie prevented a goal. In the 65th minute the ball was on its way in behind Real Sporting Nicanor's goalkeeper Clemente Itzaina, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 67 minutes into the match, Real Sporting Nicanor's goal looked a bit too open when Octavio Montes came free, but Clemente Itzaina reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 71 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Real Sporting Nicanor! An unexpectedly hard shot by Octavio Montes in the 79th minute of play forced Real Sporting Nicanor's goalkeeper Clemente Itzaina to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paolo Nataniel took the ball and in the 82 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Clemente Itzaina. Clemente Itzaina dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. In the 84th minute, Octavio Montes 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. Prospero Kauldi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Clemente Itzaina having to interfere. A collision led to Real Sporting Nicanor getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Ladislao Erramu hit a great ball. The Real Sporting Nicanor supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Casaffousth's performance. The match ended with a win for Casaffousth.