League Play-Off

Apamate
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Fidencio Freiria got the match started through his kick off. Olentzaro Garabito fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Urdin Lobado having to interfere. If Olentzaro Garabito had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Apamate FC's Urdin Lobado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olentzaro Garabito in the 12th minute of play. After 14 minutes of play, Tiburones FC's Olentzaro Garabito made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Urdin Lobado was left in no man's land by his defense there! The audience thought a goal was coming when Pablo-Enrique Berrueta got free with Xanti Gabirondo in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Tiburones FC's Xanti Gabirondo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fidencio Freiria in the 22nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fidencio Freiria in the 24th minute of play forced Tiburones FC's goalkeeper Xanti Gabirondo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 25th minute Pascoal Galindez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Urdin Lobado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Apamate FC's Urdin Lobado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olentzaro Garabito in the 28th minute of play. Urdin Lobado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olentzaro Garabito in the 34th minute of the match. Xanti Gabirondo made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Pablo-Enrique Berrueta sent off a good shot on target. Pascoal Galindez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Urdin Lobado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Emanuel Cuero recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After the first half Tiburones FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Olentzaro Garabito was the one to do the kick off. Tiburones FC's Xanti Gabirondo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fidencio Freiria in the 55th minute of play. When Atarrabi Lluba fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tiburones FC's protests and gave Atarrabi Lluba a yellow card for diving instead. Atarrabi Lluba hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. In the 58th minute of the match Luis-Antonio Salantes sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Xanti Gabirondo skillfully saved the ball. In the 58th match minute, Tiburones FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adolfo Vallina to maneuver through the defense. In the 66th match minute, Apamate FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcial Urrea to maneuver through the defense. 69 minutes into the match, Apamate FC's goal looked a bit too open when Olentzaro Garabito came free, but Urdin Lobado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pascoal Galindez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Urdin Lobado having to interfere. Xanti Gabirondo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pablo-Enrique Berrueta in the 74th minute of the match. Olentzaro Garabito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pascoal Galindez struck a weak shot in the 81st minute. Urdin Lobado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tiburones FC. After a defensive mix-up in Tiburones FC's zone, Fidencio Freiria stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Xanti Gabirondo came out of the goal and Fidencio Freiria tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Tiburones FC's Xanti Gabirondo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fidencio Freiria in the 91st minute of play. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 92nd minute of the game. One of Tiburones FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Apamate FC:s goal. Xanti Gabirondo went to the wrong direction when Quique Zarza was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. If Fidencio Freiria had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 98th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Tiburones FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.