League Play-Off

Estadio Lapuente
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Epifanio Baizan started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute, Lapuente AFC's Rocendo Arichaga ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Zarbonin Benavente. Zarbonin Benavente yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. After 16 played minutes Cardoso AFC got a freekick which was hit by Tono Vuelva. Tuste Barreras sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jurgi Sotres sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Cardoso AFC's Tono Vuelva got a free kick in the 21st minute. After having played for 26 minutes, Rocendo Arichaga managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lapuente AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rocendo Arichaga was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Epifanio Baizan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Oihan Isoba read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 32nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, Lapuente AFC's Carolo Pijuan got a free kick in the 33rd minute. 36 minutes into the match, Cardoso AFC's Urbes Godoy sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Oihan Isoba narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Tuste Barreras sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 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 Tuste Barreras made a kick off. In the 53rd minute, Tuste Barreras got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rocendo Arichaga in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zarbonin Benavente prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Epifanio Baizan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 63 minutes into the game, Lapuente AFC's Tuste Barreras nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zarbonin Benavente made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. The supporters of Cardoso AFC booed when Lapuente AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tuste Barreras didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 74 in the game by Buinton Llorens from a close distance when the talented Oihan Isoba managed to make a qualified save. Lapuente AFC's players were relieved. Rocendo Arichaga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cardoso AFC's Zarbonin Benavente played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tuste Barreras in the 77th minute of play. 78 minutes into the match, Cardoso AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Rocendo Arichaga came free, but Zarbonin Benavente reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 81 minutes into the game, Tuste Barreras cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Zarbonin Benavente was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Rocendo Arichaga fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zarbonin Benavente having to interfere. In the 91st minute, Rocendo Arichaga got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rocendo Arichaga in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zarbonin Benavente saved Cardoso AFC from getting behind. When the referee ended the match the Lapuente AFC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.