League Play-Off

General Santander
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cordeiro Isoba kicked off to start the match. Cordeiro Isoba received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 3rd minute. Serafo Ubach tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Serafo Ubach showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Severiano Freigido, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. 8 minutes into the match, Deportivo Cucuta's goal looked a bit too open when Hats Zamarripa came free, but Serafo Ubach reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hats Zamarripa in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Serafo Ubach saved Deportivo Cucuta from getting behind. Serafo Ubach made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cordeiro Isoba in the 10th minute of play. In the 11th minute, Orixe Tudela hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Silverio Cisquella sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 16 minutes into the match, Centro's goal looked a bit too open when Dalmo Britto came free, but Macario Licardi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 20th minute of the match, Silverio Cisquella got a very nice opportunity to score, but Macario Licardi was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Severiano Freigido managed to get in a good position for a shot. Centro's supporters rose to their feet, but Severiano Freigido was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Serafo Ubach breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 23 minutes into the game, Centro's Liher Corces nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Serafo Ubach made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 26th minute, Silverio Cisquella left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Deportivo Cucuta fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Deportivo Cucuta's Serafo Ubach played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Severiano Freigido in the 31st minute of play. After 34 played minutes Deportivo Cucuta got a freekick which was hit by Orixe Tudela. In the 38th match minute, Deportivo Cucuta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bixintxo Barriola to maneuver through the defense. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Silverio Cisquella made a kick off. Serafo Ubach made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cordeiro Isoba in the 53rd minute of play. With 57 minutes on the clock, Salvador Herena commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 56th minute, one of Deportivo Cucuta:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Deportivo Cucuta. Handi Ziarza shot the penalty kick right outside the post. 62 minutes into the game, Silverio Cisquella cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Macario Licardi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 73 minutes into the match, Deportivo Cucuta's goalkeeper Serafo Ubach had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Severiano Freigido. In the 78th minute of the game, Ladislao Ascot landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. When Oskitz Nevares fell near the penalty area in the 78th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Centro's protests and gave Oskitz Nevares a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Centro getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Oskitz Nevares hit a great ball. Serafo Ubach made an important save on a dangerous shot by Severiano Freigido in the 84th minute. After 86 minutes of play, Centro's Hats Zamarripa made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Serafo Ubach was left in no man's land by his defense there! Furtado Anievas kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Silverio Cisquella recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 94 minutes into the game, Oskitz Nevares threw the ball into play from the sideline. Deportivo Cucuta's Bixintxo Barriola quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Deportivo Cucuta were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Centro to leave the ground with a draw.