League Play-Off

Sayate
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Carlos Austin made the kick off which started today's match. Carlos Austin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Delmiro Darien having to interfere. Carlos Austin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Delmiro Darien having to interfere. In a very dangerous position, a player in Pirquita fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 8th minute. Penalty! Delmiro Darien had in the 9thth minute some difficulties stopping Pascual Oinatz's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Benigno Quico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nestor Ibon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 14 minutes into the match, Sayate FC's goal looked a bit too open when Aurelio Gartzen came free, but Benigno Quico reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aurelio Gartzen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Nestor Ibon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Andres Orlin kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. In the 27th minute, Nestor Ibon ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Benigno Quico was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Benigno Quico took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aurelio Gartzen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nestor Ibon got in the 33rd a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Benigno Quico handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. If Aurelio Gartzen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nestor Ibon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Benigno Quico tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Carlos Austin struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Delmiro Darien didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sayate FC. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Aurelio Gartzen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Benigno Quico read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 51st minute of play. In the 54th match minute, Sayate FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by German Lertxun to maneuver through the defense. If Domingo Oriche had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Pirquita's Nestor Ibon got a good chance for a goal in the 63rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 65th minute Aurelio Gartzen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benigno Quico saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 68th minute the ball was on its way in behind Pirquita's goalkeeper Delmiro Darien, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Carlos Austin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nestor Ibon who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 79thth minute tested the skills of Benigno Quico when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Nestor Ibon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benigno Quico having to interfere. Nestor Ibon struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Benigno Quico didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pirquita. The Pirquita players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.