League Play-Off

Estadio Holguin
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when De-la-Cruz Bradi made the kick off which started today's match. De-la-Cruz Bradi hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. Holguin's Sergio Crespo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by De-la-Cruz Bradi in the 14th minute of play. In the 17th minute of the match Xurdin Oceta sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sergio Crespo skillfully saved the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Igor Gacel in the 19th minute of play forced Holguin's goalkeeper Sergio Crespo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cordero Irigoras's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Xaiver Bayas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. De-Jesús Ascargorta blasted a shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Xaiver Bayas having to make a save. After a defensive mix-up in Estela's zone, Cordero Irigoras stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Xaiver Bayas came out of the goal and Cordero Irigoras tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. De-Jesús Ascargorta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Holguin's zone, Igor Gacel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sergio Crespo came out of the goal and Igor Gacel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Igor Gacel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. De-la-Cruz Bradi took the ball and in the 35 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sergio Crespo. Sergio Crespo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 44th minute the ball was on its way in behind Holguin's goalkeeper Sergio Crespo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Sergio Crespo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of De-la-Cruz Bradi's shot from short distance in the 46th minute.

De-Jesús Ascargorta recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 58th minute of the match Xurdin Oceta shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sergio Crespo showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Sergio Crespo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from De-la-Cruz Bradi in the 71st minute of the match. Igor Gacel could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Sergio Crespo made a huge save. 76 minutes in the game, De-la-Cruz Bradi fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Sergio Crespo having to interfere. Igor Gacel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sergio Crespo having to interfere. In the 82nd match minute, Holguin was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Xuoco Guillen to maneuver through the defense. After 82 played minutes, Estela's Xurdin Oceta shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Sergio Crespo came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Estela reached it. De-Jesús Ascargorta struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Xaiver Bayas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Holguin. De-Jesús Ascargorta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Holguin booed when Estela was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edgardo Asarta didn't get a good kick on the ball. 95 minutes into the game, Holguin's Cordero Irigoras nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Xaiver Bayas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Estela eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.