League Play-Off

Manuel Murillo Toro
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Alexandro Covielles started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rdth minute of the game Aaron Balensuela who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mohechiza FC's Gamus Carnicero was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Remigio Bernaldez hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Xian Estades showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thomas Renta, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. In the 14th minute, Danel Magadan ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Gamus Carnicero was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. In the 18th minute Thomas Renta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Xian Estades saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 20th minute, Manny Buelva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 22nd minute Corderun Mezquita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Xian Estades saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Danel Magadan came free with the goalkeeper in the 24th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Gamus Carnicero could save by the left post. Xian Estades showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexandro Covielles, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Pijaos FC's Xian Estades played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thomas Renta in the 31st minute of play. When Alexandro Covielles came up free with the goalie in the 34th minute, the Mohechiza FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Alexandro Covielles couldn't finish the play. 35 minutes into the game, Tadeo Gauna was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pijaos FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mohechiza FC the free kick. The supporters of Mohechiza FC booed when Pijaos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tadeo Gauna didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexandro Covielles in the 36th minute of play forced Pijaos FC's goalkeeper Xian Estades to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aaron Balensuela in the 40th minute of play forced Mohechiza FC's goalkeeper Gamus Carnicero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Rolando Gorostarzu fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pijaos FC's protests and gave Rolando Gorostarzu a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Mohechiza FC booed when Pijaos FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rolando Gorostarzu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 43rd minute of the match Angelo Saga shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Xian Estades showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 45th match minute, Pijaos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manny Buelva to maneuver through the defense. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aaron Balensuela to strike the kick off in the second half. Angelo Saga might have been able to make a better finish in the 57th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Xian Estades. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Angelo Saga ran back to his position shaking his head. Manny Buelva's late challenge caught a Mohechiza FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Manny Buelva helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Pijaos FC's Manny Buelva got a free kick in the 63rd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Marcial Descapa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pijaos FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcial Descapa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gamus Carnicero breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Angelo Saga fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xian Estades having to interfere. 82 minutes into the game, Aaron Balensuela cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-1. Gamus Carnicero was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 90th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mohechiza FC's goalkeeper Gamus Carnicero, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 93rd minute Danel Magadan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gamus Carnicero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thomas Renta's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Xian Estades read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 94th minute of play. For all the effort they put into the match, the Mohechiza FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Pijaos FC.