League Play-Off

El Expreso
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Artilleros FC's Cai Mañe 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. When the match clock showed 4 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Rito Ubierna sped through Artilleros FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Atilano Tebar. 10 minutes into the match, Balasi Carrasquedo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Zilar Tazon. RAPSODIA FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Balasi Carrasquedo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Urbez Balza managed to get in a good position for a shot. RAPSODIA FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Urbez Balza was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Atilano Tebar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Atilano Tebar made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rito Ubierna in the 21st minute. The supporters of RAPSODIA FC booed when Artilleros FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sergio Clusella didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to RAPSODIA FC getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Cesaro Araña hit a great ball. Cai Mañe took the ball and in the 30 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Zilar Tazon. Zilar Tazon dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. 38 minutes into the game, Urbez Balza lined in a short shot 3-2 behind a frustrated Atilano Tebar. Atilano Tebar made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rito Ubierna in the 42nd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rito Ubierna in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Atilano Tebar saved Artilleros FC from getting behind. Oihenarte Almarza's late challenge caught a RAPSODIA FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Oihenarte Almarza helped the player get up and apologised. Oihenarte Almarza hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Rito Ubierna made the kick off in the second half. RAPSODIA FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 53rd minute, when Cai Mañe scored to the left of an out of position Zilar Tazon, making the score, 3-3. With his leg Zilar Tazon managed to avoid a goal in the 57thth minute, when Artilleros FC's Balasi Carrasquedo fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. When the match had gone on for 59 minutes, Oihenarte Almarza took a quick shot and it went in 3-4 without a chance for Zilar Tazon to make any attempt to save it. After some careless play in the Artilleros FC defense, Urbez Balza kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Atilano Tebar. The Artilleros FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Atilano Tebar should have stopped the shot. When RAPSODIA FC's Rito Ubierna in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Artilleros FC's goalie prevented a goal. Atilano Tebar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rito Ubierna's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. 75 minutes into the game, Eusko Esteban was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Artilleros FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave RAPSODIA FC the free kick. Eusko Esteban hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. In the 76th minute, Urbez Balza 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. Atilano Tebar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Urbez Balza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of RAPSODIA FC booed when Artilleros FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cai Mañe didn't get a good kick on the ball. Atilano Tebar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Urbez Balza, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Atilano Tebar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rito Ubierna, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. RAPSODIA FC were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.