League Play-Off

Redwoody
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Rodrigo Veto started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 4 minutes into the game, Emilio Orzaize was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SAMCRO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Solanet FC the free kick. Emilio Orzaize hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in SAMCRO's zone, Gavino Telo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jesus Luken came out of the goal and Gavino Telo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lázaro Bihar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. SAMCRO's Lázaro Bihar got a good chance for a goal in the 16th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 18th minute, Julian Chorache hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gavino Telo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jesus Luken having to interfere. 25 minutes into the game, Ceferino Matxin threw the ball into play from the sideline. SAMCRO's Damaso Gonzo quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Jesus Luken made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gavino Telo in the 27th minute of play. Lázaro Bihar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Emilio Orzaize was shown his second yellow card after 39 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 39th match minute, SAMCRO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emilio Orzaize to maneuver through the defense. Solanet FC's Rodrigo Veto got a good chance for a goal in the 43rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 45 minutes into the game, Domingos Arias was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SAMCRO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Solanet FC the free kick. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Domingos Arias was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Ceferino Matxin threw the ball into play from the sideline. SAMCRO's Damaso Gonzo quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. 60 minutes into the match, SAMCRO's goal looked a bit too open when Rodrigo Veto came free, but Jesus Luken reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristobal Arnau got free with Jesus Luken in the 69th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jesus Luken was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Gavino Telo showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 75 minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in SAMCRO's zone, Gavino Telo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jesus Luken came out of the goal and Gavino Telo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gavino Telo 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. Rodrigo Veto might have been able to make a better finish in the 83rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jesus Luken. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rodrigo Veto ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 94th minute of the game Ceferino Matxin made a throw-in which Cristobal Arnau played forward. Jesus Luken was out of position in the 96 minute of play, and Rodrigo Veto capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Rodrigo Veto really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Solanet FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.