League Play-Off

Macurito
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Aristides Fontova kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute of the match Erroman Gatica sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mitxaut Eibar skillfully saved the ball. Manolo Algara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 3rd minute. Mitxaut Eibar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mitxaut Eibar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jorrin Balza in the 7th minute of play. Mitxaut Eibar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Silban Monterinos in the 11th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Guacamyo's Silban Monterinos got a free kick in the 11th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manolo Algara in the 16th minute of play forced Macurito FC's goalkeeper Mitxaut Eibar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Peyo Corces managed to get in a good position for a shot. Macurito FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Peyo Corces was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jerardo Ruiloba breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Guacamyo's Silban Monterinos got his second yellow card of the match in the 21st minute. The referee ordered Silban Monterinos off the ground. The supporters of Macurito FC booed when Guacamyo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Silban Monterinos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jerardo Ruiloba made a fantastic save in the 23rd minute, when Liberto Bolilla sent off a good shot on target. 28 minutes into the match, Guacamyo's goal looked a bit too open when Aristides Fontova came free, but Jerardo Ruiloba reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jorrin Balza's late challenge caught a Macurito FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jorrin Balza helped the player get up and apologised. Jorrin Balza kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Liberto Bolilla might have been able to make a better finish in the 34th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jerardo Ruiloba. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Liberto Bolilla ran back to his position shaking his head. Liberto Bolilla could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Jerardo Ruiloba made a huge save. If Aristides Fontova had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Liberto Bolilla struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Jerardo Ruiloba didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Macurito FC. If Liberto Bolilla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Aristides Fontova had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 49th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Manolo Algara to make the kick off. Manolo Algara scored 0-1 in the 53rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mitxaut Eibar, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Jorrin Balza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 60th play minute Manolo Algara came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Mitxaut Eibar. 0-2. In the 64thth minute of the game Aristides Fontova who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Guacamyo's Jerardo Ruiloba was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Gabon Udobro hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Guacamyo's zone, Aristides Fontova stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jerardo Ruiloba came out of the goal and Aristides Fontova tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cordearo Fresco hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Aristides Fontova struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Jerardo Ruiloba didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Macurito FC. Jerardo Ruiloba stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Liberto Bolilla's shot from short distance in the 79th minute. Jerardo Ruiloba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aristides Fontova, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. 84 minutes into the match, Manolo Algara dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Mitxaut Eibar, 0-3. Jerardo Ruiloba showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liberto Bolilla, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Manolo Algara who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 97thth minute tested the skills of Mitxaut Eibar when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The Guacamyo supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Guacamyo would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.