League Play-Off

Jahuel
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Marcos Urquiza kicked off to start the match. With a little luck, Imperio Novenin's Liberto Noriega got control of the ball when Alfonso Azcue tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Alfonso Azcue could shoot a difficult shot in the 13th minute, which Liberto Noriega however easily saved by the left post. After a defensive mix-up in Imperio Novenin's zone, Simón Arend stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Liberto Noriega came out of the goal and Simón Arend tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Marcelo Abaitua showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tinguaro Ocon, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. After a rather tough play, Imperio Novenin's Jesus Aylwin got a free kick in the 26th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Miguel Ángel Manns during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Imperio Novenin's Yeray Villalba couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Jahuel AFC. In the 37thth minute of the game Baldomiro Uriarte who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Jahuel AFC's Marcelo Abaitua was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Miguel Ángel Manns hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Simón Arend made a kick off. Marcos Urquiza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcelo Abaitua took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baldomiro Uriarte, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Xavier Jeréz hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Adán Lavanderos's late challenge caught a Imperio Novenin's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Adán Lavanderos helped the player get up and apologised. After 59 played minutes Jahuel AFC got a freekick which was hit by Adán Lavanderos. When Marcos Urquiza fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Imperio Novenin's protests and gave Marcos Urquiza a yellow card for diving instead. Marcos Urquiza hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Alfonso Azcue took the ball and in the 64 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Liberto Noriega. Liberto Noriega dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Marcos Urquiza struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Marcelo Abaitua didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Imperio Novenin. Baldomiro Uriarte fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marcelo Abaitua having to interfere. Liberto Noriega came out of the goal in the 81st minute to try and stop a shot by Jahuel AFC's Simón Arend. But to his dismay, Simón Arend quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. Tinguaro Ocon could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Marcelo Abaitua made a huge save. 85 minutes into the match, Imperio Novenin's goal looked a bit too open when Simón Arend came free, but Liberto Noriega reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tinguaro Ocon might have been able to make a better finish in the 86th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Marcelo Abaitua. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Tinguaro Ocon ran back to his position shaking his head. 89 minutes into the game, Rigoberto Viñuela was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Imperio Novenin's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Jahuel AFC the free kick. The supporters of Jahuel AFC booed when Imperio Novenin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rigoberto Viñuela didn't get a good kick on the ball. 91 minutes into the match, Jahuel AFC's Simón Arend sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Liberto Noriega narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Tinguaro Ocon could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 96th minute of the match, but Marcelo Abaitua made a huge save.