League Play-Off

Maratan
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tohias Reyero kicked off to start the match. 7 minutes into the match, Maratan FC's goal looked a bit too open when Osmundo Gobantes came free, but Nisio Campon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Reforma FC's Tohias Reyero in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Maratan FC's goalie prevented a goal. 12 minutes into the match, Maratan FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cresconio Perez came free, but Nisio Campon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 15th minute, Germano Pereta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tohias Reyero's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nisio Campon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. Eufemio Varas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dimas Gayoso having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Osmundo Gobantes's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nisio Campon was relentless in the 32nd minute of the game. If Tohias Reyero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benicio Cantoral in the 36th minute of play forced Reforma FC's goalkeeper Dimas Gayoso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Urtzi Izuzquiza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 47th minute, Xantalen Rino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After the first half Reforma FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Benicio Cantoral to strike the kick off in the second half. Osmundo Gobantes struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Nisio Campon didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Reforma FC. Dimas Gayoso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benicio Cantoral in the 55th minute of play. With a little luck, Maratan FC's Nisio Campon got control of the ball when Osmundo Gobantes tried to sneak it across the goal line. 62 minutes into the game, Weather Juan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Maratan FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Reforma FC the free kick. In the 62nd match minute, Maratan FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Weather Juan to maneuver through the defense. After 63 minutes of play, Reforma FC's Osmundo Gobantes made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Nisio Campon was left in no man's land by his defense there! If Osmundo Gobantes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience was convinced that Tohias Reyero's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nisio Campon was relentless in the 69th minute of the game. The supporters of Reforma FC booed when Maratan FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Urtzi Izuzquiza didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tristan Alvadalejo's late challenge caught a Maratan FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tristan Alvadalejo helped the player get up and apologised. Tristan Alvadalejo kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Benicio Cantoral might have been able to make a better finish in the 79th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dimas Gayoso. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Benicio Cantoral ran back to his position shaking his head. After 80 played minutes Reforma FC got a freekick which was hit by Ekain Murcia. In the 86th minute, one of Reforma FC: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 Reforma FC. The referee gave Maratan FC a penalty, 89 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Tino Cabañeros, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Reforma FC's Dimas Gayoso. 1-2. A collision led to Maratan FC getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Tino Cabañeros hit a great ball. Nisio Campon was a little too slow when Tohias Reyero got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 93rd minute. The score was now 1-3. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Reforma FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.