League Play-Off

Chinguelo
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Alessandro Talaga took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Xiao Ucles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gaueko Opacio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cordarrell Sonibas in the 10th minute of the match. Xoan Arcelay blasted a shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gaueko Opacio having to make a save. Xoan Arcelay fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gaueko Opacio having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xiao Ucles in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gaueko Opacio saved Chinguelo from getting behind. 18 minutes into the game, Otoniel Rodil was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Naranjal AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Chinguelo the free kick. The supporters of Chinguelo booed when Naranjal AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Otoniel Rodil didn't get a good kick on the ball. Muno Fauria charged in rather forcefully in the 23rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Muno Fauria the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Gaueko Opacio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Xiao Ucles's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Xoan Arcelay in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gaueko Opacio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Naranjal AFC fans' excitement grew in the 32nd match minute when Naranjal AFC's Cordarrell Sonibas 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Gaueko Opacio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xiao Ucles, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Muno Fauria was shown his second yellow card after 36 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Muno Fauria hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Xoan Arcelay received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Gaueko Opacio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Chinguelo's goalkeeper Gaueko Opacio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Xiao Ucles made a kick off. Gaueko Opacio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xiao Ucles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Alessandro Talaga fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Chinguelo's protests and gave Alessandro Talaga a yellow card for diving instead. Alessandro Talaga hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. After recieving a nice pass, Naranjal AFC's Marco Yera tried to score from far away in the 57th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Xiao Ucles received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Gaueko Opacio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Quin Liebana received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Xeromo Santayana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sergio Pedroza's late challenge caught a Chinguelo's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sergio Pedroza helped the player get up and apologised. 66 minutes into the match, Chinguelo's goalkeeper Gaueko Opacio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Xoan Arcelay. In the 68th minute, one of Chinguelo: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 Chinguelo. If Xoan Arcelay had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Xiao Ucles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Naranjal AFC's Xiao Ucles in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chinguelo's goalie prevented a goal. 82 minutes in the game, Xiao Ucles fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Gaueko Opacio having to interfere. With his leg Gaueko Opacio managed to avoid a goal in the 83rdth minute, when Naranjal AFC's Xoan Arcelay fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Naranjal AFC's Xiao Ucles in the 85th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Gaueko Opacio was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Chinguelo through an amazing save. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Xoan Arcelay managed to get in a good position for a shot. Naranjal AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Xoan Arcelay was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gaueko Opacio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the match was over Naranjal AFC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Chinguelo throughout the match.