League Play-Off

Albisu
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Luis Casiano made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute, Alfonso Cardeñosa made a precise shot to the right of Osoro Lillo. Echevarria's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Hugo Andrada charged in rather forcefully in the 10th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hugo Andrada the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 9th minute, one of Albisu FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Albisu FC. The referee gave Echevarria a penalty, 11 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Adan Leyte, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Albisu FC's Edur Ontoria. 1-1. Osoro Lillo was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 26th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Caetano Izar. 36 minutes into the game, Olo Vital was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Albisu FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Echevarria the free kick. The supporters of Echevarria booed when Albisu FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Olo Vital didn't get a good kick on the ball. 37 minutes into the match, Echevarria's Adan Leyte broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Roi Espindola sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Alfonso Cardeñosa might have been able to make a better finish in the 53rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Osoro Lillo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alfonso Cardeñosa ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 54th minute, Alfredo Farras hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Echevarria getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Adan Leyte hit a great ball. In the 60th minute, Hugo Andrada sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Echevarria's Osoro Lillo didn't even have to move. If Luis Casiano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Luis Casiano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lartaun Aizpurua's late challenge caught a Echevarria's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lartaun Aizpurua helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Albisu FC's Lartaun Aizpurua got a free kick in the 72nd minute. Roi Espindola fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edur Ontoria having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Albisu FC's Ricardo Oznayo got a free kick in the 74th minute. 76 minutes into the match, Albisu FC's goal looked a bit too open when Roi Espindola came free, but Edur Ontoria reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Albisu FC's Edur Ontoria got control of the ball when Beliran Villacian tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 78 played minutes Albisu FC got a freekick which was hit by Olo Vital. Edur Ontoria made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roi Espindola in the 79th minute of play. If Alfonso Cardeñosa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Beliran Villacian's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edur Ontoria read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. After 94 played minutes Echevarria got a freekick which was hit by Stanislao Barga. When Albisu FC's Alfonso Cardeñosa in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Echevarria's goalie prevented a goal. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.