League Play-Off

Cuabana
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Koldo Güemes made the kick off which started today's match. After some careless play in the Cuabana FC defense, Artur Cardiel kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Prospero Munne. The Cuabana FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Prospero Munne should have stopped the shot. Gonzalo Colmenarejo made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Xzavaier Colina sent off a good shot on target. Koldo Güemes struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Gonzalo Colmenarejo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cuabana FC. Domingo FC's Gonzalo Colmenarejo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xzavaier Colina in the 19th minute of play. Koldo Güemes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gonzalo Colmenarejo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Artur Cardiel in the 26th minute of play forced Cuabana FC's goalkeeper Prospero Munne to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Koldo Güemes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Koldo Güemes in the 30th minute of play forced Domingo FC's goalkeeper Gonzalo Colmenarejo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gonzalo Colmenarejo made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Xzavaier Colina sent off a good shot on target. After 35 minutes of play, Cuabana FC's Xzavaier Colina made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Gonzalo Colmenarejo was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 43rd minute, Libertad Castresana hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Domingo FC's Artur Cardiel in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cuabana FC's goalie prevented a goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Xose Gorbea made a kick off. Etxekopar Beaga charged in rather forcefully in the 51st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Etxekopar Beaga the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Cuabana FC getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Etxekopar Beaga hit a great ball. After 53 played minutes Cuabana FC got a freekick which was hit by Mateo Beitia. A hard shot 55 in the game by Artur Cardiel from a close distance when the talented Prospero Munne managed to make a qualified save. Cuabana FC's players were relieved. 57 minutes into the match, Domingo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Xzavaier Colina came free, but Gonzalo Colmenarejo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Koldo Güemes in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gonzalo Colmenarejo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Xzavaier Colina had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gonzalo Colmenarejo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Koldo Güemes in the 68th minute of the match. Xzavaier Colina fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gonzalo Colmenarejo having to interfere. Prospero Munne showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xose Gorbea, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Gonzalo Colmenarejo came out of the goal in the 76th minute to try and stop a shot by Cuabana FC's Koldo Güemes. But to his dismay, Koldo Güemes quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. Xose Gorbea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 91 played minutes, Cuabana FC's Emeterio Balpuesta shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Gonzalo Colmenarejo came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Cuabana FC reached it. After a defensive mix-up in Domingo FC's zone, Xzavaier Colina stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gonzalo Colmenarejo came out of the goal and Xzavaier Colina tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Cuabana FC had played much better football throughout.