League Play-Off

Estadio Guardiola
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Bielsa's Evelio Gomesano started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 3rd minute Joaquin Sugoi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abelardo Artal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A hard shot 6 in the game by Evelio Gomesano from a close distance when the talented Joaquin Aresti managed to make a qualified save. JUVENTUS FC's players were relieved. Abelardo Artal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Angel Bertran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abelardo Artal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joaquin Sugoi in the 11th minute of play. Raul Vela fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joaquin Aresti having to interfere. After a rather tough play, JUVENTUS FC's Angel Bertran got a free kick in the 16th minute. Raul Vela fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joaquin Aresti having to interfere. Aureliano Frances fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joaquin Aresti having to interfere. Raul Vela fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joaquin Aresti having to interfere. 30 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Bielsa's Raul Vela fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. Joaquin Aresti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aureliano Frances in the 32nd minute of play. 36 minutes into the match, Bielsa's Raul Vela sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Joaquin Aresti narrowly saved just below the crossbar. JUVENTUS FC's Joaquin Aresti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aureliano Frances in the 37th minute of play. 38 minutes in the game, Aureliano Frances fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Joaquin Aresti having to interfere. Raul Vela received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Joaquin Aresti tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pastor Richie made a kick off. Angel Bertran fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abelardo Artal having to interfere. Evelio Gomesano blasted a shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Joaquin Aresti having to make a save. Raul Vela sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Evelio Gomesano in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joaquin Aresti saved JUVENTUS FC from getting behind. Aureliano Frances sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Aureliano Frances recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 80th minute Raul Vela shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joaquin Aresti saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Raul Urbasa hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. Aureliano Frances hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. Filiberto Iztal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joaquin Sugoi charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Joaquin Sugoi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Bielsa booed when JUVENTUS FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joaquin Sugoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bielsa's defense didn't have a chance, in the 94th minute, when Angel Bertran scored to the left of an out of position Abelardo Artal, making the score, 2-1. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Bielsa had played much better football throughout.