League Play-Off

Lydia Deetz
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gomez Soba got the match started through his kick off. In the 6th minute Gomez Soba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bruno Seseña saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 9th match minute, beetlejuice was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guerrón Gandarillas to maneuver through the defense. José-Francisco Lubiano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Abel Espinosa made a huge save. With a little luck, Consumulu FC's Abel Espinosa got control of the ball when José-Francisco Lubiano tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ricardo Querijazu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bruno Seseña having to interfere. 25 minutes into the match, Consumulu FC's goal looked a bit too open when Carcelén Pujargimon came free, but Abel Espinosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of beetlejuice booed when Consumulu FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ricardo Querijazu didn't get a good kick on the ball. 30 minutes into the match, José-Francisco Lubiano notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Consumulu FC's Abel Espinosa. Abel Espinosa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Consumulu FC's Abel Espinosa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save Consumulu FC from getting a goal against them. In the 34th match minute, Consumulu FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alfredo Cadena to maneuver through the defense. Guerrón Gandarillas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guerrón Gandarillas in the 40th minute of play forced Consumulu FC's goalkeeper Abel Espinosa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Guerrón Gandarillas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Guerrón Gandarillas to make the kick off. Stacio Cainzos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abel Espinosa having to interfere. Gomez Soba received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Bruno Seseña tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Abel Espinosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guerrón Gandarillas, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. If José-Francisco Lubiano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Consumulu FC's Roman Soldevila got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling José-Francisco Lubiano in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Abel Espinosa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Consumulu FC's zone, José-Francisco Lubiano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Abel Espinosa came out of the goal and José-Francisco Lubiano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Guerrón Gandarillas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Abel Espinosa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 70 minutes into the match, Consumulu FC's goal looked a bit too open when Guerrón Gandarillas came free, but Abel Espinosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Roman Soldevila fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Consumulu FC's protests and gave Roman Soldevila a yellow card for diving instead. In the 72nd minute, Guerrón Gandarillas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Ubaldo Larrañaga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Stacio Cainzos charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Stacio Cainzos the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Gomez Soba scored 1-1 in the 78th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Bruno Seseña, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Bruno Seseña took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gomez Soba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to beetlejuice getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Machado Troconiz hit a great ball. 86 minutes into the match, beetlejuice's goalkeeper Bruno Seseña had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Urre Aledo. Ubaldo Larrañaga in the 87thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Bruno Seseña, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. José-Francisco Lubiano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Abel Espinosa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ubaldo Larrañaga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.