League Play-Off

Gasometro
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Sixto Sancho kicked off to start the match. In the 9th minute, Tobias Sagrario hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jorge Goren got free with Vladimiro Leizarraga in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When the match clock showed 14 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Goyo De Paula sped through CuervoTDF's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Efrain Garaile. 18 minutes into the game, Faustino Izel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bondiopan Club's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CuervoTDF the free kick. After 18 played minutes Bondiopan Club got a freekick which was hit by Faustino Izel. The long shot by Sixto Sancho in the 19th minute really tested Vladimiro Leizarraga's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sixto Sancho in the 23rd minute of play forced Bondiopan Club's goalkeeper Vladimiro Leizarraga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 26thth minute of the game Goyo De Paula who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but CuervoTDF's Efrain Garaile was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Vladimiro Leizarraga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sixto Sancho, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Vladimiro Leizarraga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sixto Sancho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 29th minute of the match CuervoTDF got a corner. Bondiopan Club's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Sixto Sancho ran over to the corner to take the kick. CuervoTDF's Sixto Sancho was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Vladimiro Leizarraga in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. If Ramon Donio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 40th minute, Goyo De Paula ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Efrain Garaile was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Vladimiro Leizarraga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sixto Sancho in the 44th minute of play. After the first half Bondiopan Club were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Goyo De Paula to make the kick off. 53 minutes into the match, CuervoTDF's Sixto Sancho sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Vladimiro Leizarraga narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Remigio Iaki kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. 61 minutes into the match, Bondiopan Club's goal looked a bit too open when Sixto Sancho came free, but Vladimiro Leizarraga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 62 minutes, Ramon Donio mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bondiopan Club and the CuervoTDF players grew even worse after the yellow card. After having played for 66 minutes, Higinio Cheche managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bondiopan Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Higinio Cheche was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Vladimiro Leizarraga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jorge Goren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Efrain Garaile stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Goyo De Paula's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. In the 72nd minute, Sixto Sancho ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Vladimiro Leizarraga was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Goyo De Paula in the 77th minute of play forced CuervoTDF's goalkeeper Efrain Garaile to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Goyo De Paula in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Efrain Garaile saved CuervoTDF from getting behind. Jorge Goren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After having played for 92 minutes, Carmelo Illan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bondiopan Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Carmelo Illan 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 93rd match minute, CuervoTDF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paolo Galtero to maneuver through the defense. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Bondiopan Club eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.