League Play-Off

Planadas
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ekialde Escarraz got the match started through his kick off. Isaias Beranga fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bruno Aniego having to interfere. Asur Reborio struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Bruno Aniego didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AC Alejandria. Isaias Beranga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Bruno Aniego tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ekialde Escarraz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 15 minutes into the game, Pedrero FC's Mario Vicastillo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Roger Bueno made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After a rather tough play, AC Alejandria's Tulio Sobrido got a free kick in the 20th minute. In the 26th minute, Asur Reborio ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Bruno Aniego was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Asur Reborio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Bruno Aniego made a huge save. Bruno Aniego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaias Beranga, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Mario Vicastillo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pedrero FC's Bruno Aniego played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isaias Beranga in the 38th minute of play. AC Alejandria's Roger Bueno played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ekialde Escarraz in the 44th minute of play. With a little luck, Pedrero FC's Bruno Aniego got control of the ball when Asur Reborio tried to sneak it across the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Oriche Lavega during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 46 played minutes Pedrero FC got a freekick which was hit by Oriche Lavega. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Mario Vicastillo took the ball and in the 56 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Roger Bueno. Roger Bueno dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Mario Vicastillo's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Roger Bueno firmly grabbed it by the left post. Bruno Aniego showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaias Beranga, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Oriche Lavega sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Ekialde Escarraz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tulio Sobrido's late challenge caught a Pedrero FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tulio Sobrido helped the player get up and apologised. After 74 played minutes AC Alejandria got a freekick which was hit by Tulio Sobrido. After a defensive mix-up in AC Alejandria's zone, Ekialde Escarraz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Roger Bueno came out of the goal and Ekialde Escarraz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Llin Camilo hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. 80 minutes into the match, Isaias Beranga had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bruno Aniego. Pedrero FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Isaias Beranga was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Pedrero FC's Mario Vicastillo got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Mario Vicastillo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A hard shot 88 in the game by Mario Vicastillo from a close distance when the talented Roger Bueno managed to make a qualified save. AC Alejandria's players were relieved. After a defensive mix-up in Pedrero FC's zone, Isaias Beranga stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bruno Aniego came out of the goal and Isaias Beranga tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Asur Reborio in the 95th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bruno Aniego prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 95 minutes of play Pedrero FC's Oriche Lavega was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 96th minute, Oriche Lavega hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Asur Reborio came up free with the goalie in the 98th minute, the AC Alejandria 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 Asur Reborio couldn't finish the play. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.