League Play-Off

Pelicano
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Gamus Negro started the match with the kick off. Honorio Olar made a fantastic save in the 4th minute, when Christiano Escorcia sent off a good shot on target. Honorio Olar made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when Gaueko Bolante sent off a good shot on target. In the 10th minute Carlo Esparza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Renaldo Confercin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Gaueko Bolante could shoot a difficult shot in the 15th minute, which Honorio Olar however easily saved by the left post. 18 minutes into the match, Pelicano FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gamus Negro came free, but Renaldo Confercin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gamus Negro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Renaldo Confercin having to interfere. In the 33rd minute Carlo Esparza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Renaldo Confercin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Renaldo Confercin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gamus Negro, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. With his leg Honorio Olar managed to avoid a goal in the 37thth minute, when Pelicano FC's Gaueko Bolante fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Frans Magadan during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 38th minute, Frans Magadan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Pelicano FC getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Eguen Contreras hit a great ball. Carlo Esparza recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 46thth minute of the game Gamus Negro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pelicano FC's Renaldo Confercin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 48th minute Edwardo Revenga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Honorio Olar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

If Edwardo Revenga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gaueko Bolante received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Honorio Olar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Edwardo Revenga's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Honorio Olar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. If Gamus Negro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 68th minute Gaueko Bolante shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Honorio Olar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edwardo Revenga struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Honorio Olar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pelicano FC. After 73 played minutes Botical got a freekick which was hit by Ciriaco Fontanez. After having played for 74 minutes, Edwardo Revenga managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pelicano FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edwardo Revenga was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Botical's zone, Gaueko Bolante stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Honorio Olar came out of the goal and Gaueko Bolante tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaueko Bolante in the 79th minute of play forced Botical's goalkeeper Honorio Olar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Carlo Esparza could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Renaldo Confercin made a huge save. Frans Magadan was shown his second yellow card after 91 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 92nd match minute, Botical was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frans Magadan to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gaueko Bolante in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Honorio Olar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edwardo Revenga in the 97th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Honorio Olar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Botical players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Pelicano FC from taking control. The game ends in a draw.