League Play-Off

ciudad de la costa
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Mario Galban started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Mario Galban managed to get in a good position for a shot. ciudad de la costa FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Mario Galban was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ixaka Velazco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Conrado Puellas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jaunzuria Varez in the 9th minute of the match. In the 10thth minute of the game Jaunzuria Varez who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ciudad de la costa FC's Conrado Puellas was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Mario Galban scored 1-0 in the 12th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ixaka Velazco, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 15 minutes into the match, ciudad de la costa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Resto Estebanez came free, but Conrado Puellas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Conrado Puellas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jaunzuria Varez in the 18th minute of the match. 28 minutes into the match, Abayuba's Jaunzuria Varez sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Conrado Puellas narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Conrado Puellas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jaunzuria Varez, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Ixaka Velazco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mario Galban, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ixaka Velazco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Haroldo Remicio in the 38th minute of the match. Rolado Castruita made in the 40th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by ciudad de la costa FC's Rigoberto Ruis. Through an outstanding action, after 41 minutes, Ixaka Velazco successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Mario Galban sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Abayuba getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Jaunzuria Varez hit a great ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jaunzuria Varez made a kick off. The throw-in from Delmar Arrizabalaga in the 52nd minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by ciudad de la costa FC's Haroldo Remicio. Mario Galban struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Ixaka Velazco didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ciudad de la costa FC. Resto Estebanez came free with the goalkeeper in the 61st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Conrado Puellas could save by the left post. The ciudad de la costa FC fans' excitement grew in the 62nd match minute when ciudad de la costa FC's Mario Galban looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The supporters of ciudad de la costa FC booed when Abayuba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oihan Artes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ixaka Velazco stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mario Galban's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaunzuria Varez in the 76th minute of play forced ciudad de la costa FC's goalkeeper Conrado Puellas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of ciudad de la costa FC booed when Abayuba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Delmar Arrizabalaga didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 80th minute, Rolado Castruita hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 83rd minute, Abayuba's Jaunzuria Varez ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Conrado Puellas. Conrado Puellas yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mario Galban in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ixaka Velazco prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jaunzuria Varez struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Conrado Puellas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Abayuba. In the 94th minute, Jaunzuria Varez reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Conrado Puellas. The goal made the score 2-2. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the ciudad de la costa FC players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.