League Play-Off

El Cilindro
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Antonio Min took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 7th minute, Amadeo Arotza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Bartolo Noe's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Justo Gelacio was relentless in the 11th minute of the game. After 12 played minutes Portugalete got a freekick which was hit by Carolo Odon. After a rather tough play, Portugalete's Antonio Min got a free kick in the 20th minute. Anselmo Theobald hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Antonio Min in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arnulfo Sotero prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 30th minute, Bartolo Noe reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Justo Gelacio. The goal made the score 1-0. KevFon 06's Arnulfo Sotero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Antonio Min in the 34th minute of play. The supporters of Portugalete booed when KevFon 06 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cayetano Dabi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Portugalete's Angel Pudes got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Bartolo Noe might have been able to make a better finish in the 44th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Justo Gelacio. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Bartolo Noe ran back to his position shaking his head. Arnulfo Sotero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Min, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Bartolo Noe to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Amadeo Arotza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 54th minute of the match, Antonio Min got a very nice opportunity to score, but Arnulfo Sotero was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 60 minutes into the match, KevFon 06's goal looked a bit too open when Ubaldo Resto came free, but Arnulfo Sotero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Adolfo Aritza in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arnulfo Sotero saved KevFon 06 from getting behind. Arnulfo Sotero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Antonio Min's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. Adolfo Aritza did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-1 to the left of a surprised Arnulfo Sotero 65 minutes into the match. Arnulfo Sotero stood somewhat misplaced when Antonio Min came free in front of goal and shot 1-2 to the left of him in the 71 minute. Angel Pudes kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Arnulfo Sotero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Antonio Min, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. After having played for 77 minutes, Bartolo Noe managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. KevFon 06's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bartolo Noe was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 80 played minutes KevFon 06 got a freekick which was hit by Leopoldo Peyo. Antonio Mins short, quick shot in the 84thth minute got Arnulfo Sotero to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 90 minutes into the match, Antonio Min had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Arnulfo Sotero. KevFon 06's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Antonio Min was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Portugalete walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.