League Play-Off

Estadio Divisoria
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Jairo Rocio started the match with the kick off. Cleto Dominix fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jeremias Calvet having to interfere. Saturnino Batista showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lino Alonso, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Casimiro Mitxel kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. In the 19th minute Casimiro Mitxel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saturnino Batista saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gaston Abarca could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Jeremias Calvet made a huge save. After 24 played minutes Liverpool got a freekick which was hit by Gaston Abarca. In the 27th minute of the match Ruben Elia sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Saturnino Batista skillfully saved the ball. Jeremias Calvet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gaston Abarca, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Saturnino Batista took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Casimiro Mitxel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaspar Cordarrell in the 30th minute of play forced Liverpool's goalkeeper Saturnino Batista to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 31st minute Filomeno Laurgain shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saturnino Batista saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Hickman's Casimiro Mitxel got a free kick in the 33rd minute. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind Hickman's goalkeeper Jeremias Calvet, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 37 minutes into the game, Tim Evans recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jeremias Calvet. Tim Evans showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 41 minutes into the match, Liverpool's goal looked a bit too open when Filomeno Laurgain came free, but Saturnino Batista reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Saturnino Batista took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Casimiro Mitxel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Liverpool's Saturnino Batista played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Filomeno Laurgain in the 46th minute of play. In the 47th minute Lino Alonso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Saturnino Batista saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lino Alonso stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, Lino Alonso dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Saturnino Batista, 1-1. In the 55th minute Cleto Dominix shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeremias Calvet saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cleto Dominix received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Jeremias Calvet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Hickman's zone, Cleto Dominix stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jeremias Calvet came out of the goal and Cleto Dominix tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 70th minute Jairo Rocio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeremias Calvet saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Liverpool's Saturnino Batista got control of the ball when Gaspar Cordarrell tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tim Evans sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Saturnino Batista showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lino Alonso in the 77th minute of the match. With an all-out effort, Hickman's Saturnino Batista threw himself towards the right post 80 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Lino Alonso, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Filomeno Laurgain could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Saturnino Batista made a huge save. Saturnino Batista made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lino Alonso in the 82nd minute of play. Jeremias Calvet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tim Evans, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. During the 86th minute of the match Casimiro Mitxel completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Casimiro Mitxel a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 87th match minute, Hickman was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Casimiro Mitxel to maneuver through the defense. Cleto Dominix fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jeremias Calvet having to interfere. Fabio Loiola hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. Filomeno Laurgain who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 97thth minute tested the skills of Saturnino Batista when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Hickman had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.