League Play-Off

Landazuri
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Serafino Maestre didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Chorache Albiz went, in the 11th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Oihenarte Conejero during the 14th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. With a little luck, Tijo FC's Benedicto Guim got control of the ball when Sein Riesgo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Benedicto Guim made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Patricio Oyardo in the 17th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Patricio Oyardo in the 20th minute of play forced Tijo FC's goalkeeper Benedicto Guim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Chorache Albiz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Serafino Maestre having to interfere. Serafino Maestre showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Chorache Albiz in the 24th minute of the match. Cayetano Divaichin hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chorache Albiz in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Serafino Maestre prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 29 minutes had been played when some careless play by Landazuri FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nuno Mazule was slow to take the kick. During this time Tijo FC's players had a chance to rest. Serafino Maestre stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Dominic Bullon's shot from short distance in the 33rd minute. After 35 played minutes Landazuri FC got a freekick which was hit by Deunoro Noceda. Landazuri FC's Serafino Maestre played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dominic Bullon in the 36th minute of play. In the 37th match minute, Landazuri FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bermudo Isazi to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Dominic Bullon managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tijo FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Dominic Bullon was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Serafino Maestre breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Patricio Oyardo to make the kick off. Serafino Maestre made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dominic Bullon in the 51st minute of play. Chorache Albiz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Serafino Maestre tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Chorache Albiz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Serafino Maestre having to interfere. After having played for 59 minutes, Sein Riesgo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Landazuri FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sein Riesgo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Patricio Oyardo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Dominic Bullon fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tijo FC's protests and gave Dominic Bullon a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Tijo FC's Dominic Bullon got a free kick in the 64th minute. Chorache Albiz was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 66th minute. Tijo FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. 70 minutes into the game, Chorache Albiz recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Serafino Maestre. Chorache Albiz showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. 81 minutes into the match, Tijo FC's Chorache Albiz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Serafino Maestre narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Landazuri FC's Serafino Maestre played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dominic Bullon in the 82nd minute of play. Dominic Bullon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Chorache Albiz who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 88thth minute tested the skills of Serafino Maestre when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Benedicto Guim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sein Riesgo, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. The Tijo FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Tijo FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.