League Play-Off

Echeverry
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Pinchazo FC's Cristian Sicilia 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. Alvaro Beilzo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Urtzi Bergada made a huge save. Sayvion Antia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Amadeo Ordoñez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Urtzi Bergada read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Pinchazo FC's goalkeeper Urtzi Bergada, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Sayvion Antia took the ball and in the 17 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gabirel Huera. Gabirel Huera dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Cristian Sicilia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Sayvion Antia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabirel Huera having to interfere. After 30 minutes, Aureo Igual mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Echeverry FC and the Pinchazo FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Aureo Igual hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Echeverry FC's Aureo Igual got his second yellow card of the match in the 34th minute. The referee ordered Aureo Igual off the ground. In the 35th match minute, Echeverry FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aureo Igual to maneuver through the defense. In the 42nd minute Cristian Sicilia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gabirel Huera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 44 minutes into the match, Echeverry FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Sicilia came free, but Gabirel Huera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Echeverry FC getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Bastian Uralde hit a great ball. Cristian Sicilia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After the first half Pinchazo FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Alvaro Beilzo made the kick off in the second half. Alvaro Beilzo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Urtzi Bergada tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pinchazo FC's Urtzi Bergada played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvaro Beilzo in the 70th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Pinchazo FC's zone, Alvaro Beilzo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Urtzi Bergada came out of the goal and Alvaro Beilzo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Echeverry FC's Gabirel Huera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Celio Termiñon in the 81st minute of play. Sayvion Antia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabirel Huera having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristian Sicilia in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gabirel Huera saved Echeverry FC from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Echeverry FC's zone, Sayvion Antia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gabirel Huera came out of the goal and Sayvion Antia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Sayvion Antia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabirel Huera having to interfere. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Pinchazo FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.