League Play-Off

Potoinchon
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Urbez Mezquita kicked off to start the match. Angelo Chicoime took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shantala Puget, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Urbez Mezquita in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Julian Nembro saved Zancudo FC from getting behind. Julian Nembro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Igor Genova in the 8th minute. Urbez Mezquita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Julian Nembro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 15 played minutes Potoinchon FC got a freekick which was hit by Harkaitz Berrueta. Harkaitz Berrueta's late challenge caught a Zancudo FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Harkaitz Berrueta helped the player get up and apologised. In the 23rd match minute, Potoinchon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Harkaitz Berrueta to maneuver through the defense. 24 minutes into the match, Zancudo FC's Rufo Urbieta broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Urbez Mezquita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Julian Nembro having to interfere. 34 minutes into the match, Gorka Fontoria had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Angelo Chicoime. Potoinchon FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gorka Fontoria was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. After having played for 38 minutes, Shantala Puget managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zancudo FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Shantala Puget was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Shantala Puget fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Angelo Chicoime having to interfere. If Gorka Fontoria had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gorka Fontoria in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Angelo Chicoime prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 47 minutes into the match, Potoinchon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Shantala Puget came free, but Angelo Chicoime reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Shantala Puget made a kick off. Urbez Mezquita recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Shantala Puget fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Angelo Chicoime having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hugo Mojon during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Zancudo FC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Hugo Mojon hit a great ball. Angelo Chicoime came out of the goal in the 60th minute to try and stop a shot by Zancudo FC's Shantala Puget. But to his dismay, Shantala Puget quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. In the 63rd minute, Shantala Puget got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Shantala Puget might have been able to make a better finish in the 66th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Angelo Chicoime. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Shantala Puget ran back to his position shaking his head. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Shantala Puget in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Angelo Chicoime prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gorka Fontoria received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Angelo Chicoime tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Harkaitz Berrueta got his second yellow card in the match during the 74th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Harkaitz Berrueta kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. When Zancudo FC's Shantala Puget in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Potoinchon FC's goalie prevented a goal. Shantala Puget's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Angelo Chicoime read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 83rd minute of play. Shantala Puget received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Angelo Chicoime tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Zancudo FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.