League Play-Off

Estadio Gualaquiza
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Roger Andolz kicked off to start the match. Xavieon Tornamira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roger Andolz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vidal Sevilla took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 17th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Marco Asarta. Salamala's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. If Xuaco Trabado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cotera Arbulo hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Roger Andolz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Xavieon Tornamira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Xavieon Tornamira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roger Andolz, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. After 42 played minutes Salamala got a freekick which was hit by Carlos-Alberto Gamboa. Moisés Boñal's shot from long distance was a real pearl which went to the right and just passed Marco Asarta - 1-0 was put on the score board in the 43rd minute. In the 47th minute the ball was on its way in behind Gualaquiza SC's goalkeeper Xavieon Tornamira, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Pablo Olalla sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Xuaco Trabado was the one to do the kick off. Xzavier Ardines received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Marco Asarta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marco Asarta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xuaco Trabado, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. In the 55th match minute, Salamala was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Santiago Lobado to maneuver through the defense. When Gualaquiza SC's Xzavier Ardines in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Salamala's goalie prevented a goal. If Xuaco Trabado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Xzavier Ardines sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Roger Andolz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Xavieon Tornamira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marco Asarta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xuaco Trabado, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Roger Andolz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Xavieon Tornamira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marco Asarta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xzavier Ardines, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. In the 87th match minute, Gualaquiza SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cotera Arbulo to maneuver through the defense. Rodrigo Trevijano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Xavieon Tornamira having to interfere. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Gualaquiza SC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Salamala had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.