League Play-Off

Aibar
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Natalio Ramone got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute Celedonio Colon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeronimo Vidal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 5th minute Celedonio Colon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeronimo Vidal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 9 minutes into the match, Natalio Ramone had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cristobal Roano. Mercedes FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Natalio Ramone was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. In the 14th match minute, Mancucho FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eustacio Ricart to maneuver through the defense. Natalio Ramone charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Natalio Ramone the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 29th minute, Natalio Ramone hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jeronimo Vidal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Celedonio Colon in the 33rd minute of play. Pablo Godoy struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Cristobal Roano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mancucho FC. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Lázaro Lazcano made a kick off. After some careless play in the Mercedes FC defense, 叶珂洋 kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cristobal Roano. The Mercedes FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cristobal Roano should have stopped the shot. In the 60th minute Roberto Peter shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristobal Roano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 65 minutes, 叶珂洋 managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mancucho FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but 叶珂洋 was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Pablo Godoy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Eustacio Ricart fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mancucho FC's protests and gave Eustacio Ricart a yellow card for diving instead. After 70 played minutes Mancucho FC got a freekick which was hit by Eustacio Ricart. 叶珂洋 recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, 叶珂洋 managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mancucho FC's supporters rose to their feet, but 叶珂洋 was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cristobal Roano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Salvador Domiku kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. In the 81st minute, Lázaro Lazcano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 84th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mercedes FC's goalkeeper Cristobal Roano, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Pablo Godoy recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 85th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Mancucho FC booed when Mercedes FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lázaro Lazcano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cristobal Roano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pablo Godoy in the 93rd minute of play. Eustacio Ricart fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristobal Roano having to interfere. Mancucho FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.