League Play-Off

Malacatus
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xicu Marisancena in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Klimovich Guadiana saved Malacatus FC from getting behind. 4 minutes into the match, Pico Ceruelo notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Rubianes SC's Jerson Vello. Jerson Vello was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 7th minute, Sotomayor Miño hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Malacatus FC booed when Rubianes SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valdo Portera didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 12th match minute, Malacatus FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pico Ceruelo to maneuver through the defense. Valdo Portera kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jose Santecilla in the 21st minute of play forced Malacatus FC's goalkeeper Klimovich Guadiana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jose Santecilla sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Valdo Portera charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Valdo Portera the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 29 played minutes Rubianes SC got a freekick which was hit by Valdo Portera. Malacatus FC's Gian-Carlo Orden couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 30th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Rubianes SC. Jerson Vello made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Torres Enciso in the 36th minute of play. Pico Ceruelo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Jerson Vello tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Torres Enciso's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jerson Vello was relentless in the 40th minute of the game. After a defensive mix-up in Malacatus FC's zone, Xaver Arzallos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Klimovich Guadiana came out of the goal and Xaver Arzallos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jose Santecilla made a kick off. Klimovich Guadiana made a fantastic save in the 57th minute, when Xaver Arzallos sent off a good shot on target. When Jorge Garmendia fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Malacatus FC's protests and gave Jorge Garmendia a yellow card for diving instead. Jorge Garmendia kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Malacatus FC's Klimovich Guadiana played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jose Santecilla in the 58th minute of play. Klimovich Guadiana showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jose Santecilla, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Valdo Portera kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Klimovich Guadiana. That made the score 1-1 in the 67 minute of play. 74 minutes into the game, Rubianes SC's Xaver Arzallos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Klimovich Guadiana made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Jose Santecilla blasted a shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Klimovich Guadiana having to make a save. Xaver Arzallos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Klimovich Guadiana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Torres Enciso's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jerson Vello read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 83rd minute of play. In the 84th minute, Pico Ceruelo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Malacatus FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3.