League Play-Off

Zumbahua
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Demetrio Graci made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the match, Ganan SC's goalkeeper Unax Riaño had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bernardo Celama. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rodrigo Barreneche in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Guamán Cires prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rodrigo Barreneche received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Guamán Cires tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 25th match minute, Ganan SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rixon Bustelo to maneuver through the defense. Ganan SC's Unax Riaño played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eugenio Tene in the 27th minute of play. Unax Riaño took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eugenio Tene, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eugenio Tene sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Ganan SC's Martin Truebano got a free kick in the 39th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Asensio Manteca during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 40 played minutes Ganan SC got a freekick which was hit by Asensio Manteca. Bernardo Celama fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Unax Riaño having to interfere. Through an outstanding action, after 47 minutes, Unax Riaño successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eugenio Tene made a kick off. Guamán Cires showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Demetrio Graci, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Rodrigo Barreneche fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Guamán Cires having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eugenio Tene in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Unax Riaño saved Ganan SC from getting behind. 70 minutes into the match, CD Zumbahua's Bernardo Celama sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Unax Riaño narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 70 played minutes Ganan SC got a freekick which was hit by Urre Catiti. When CD Zumbahua's Eugenio Tene in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ganan SC's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to CD Zumbahua getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Leonardo Nanclares hit a great ball. In the 81st minute, one of CD Zumbahua: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 CD Zumbahua. In the 83rd minute there was a penalty for Ganan SC. Sergio Serantes stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Guamán Cires. 0-1. After 86 played minutes CD Zumbahua got a freekick which was hit by Vilson Cancel. Sergio Serantes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 87th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ganan SC's Unax Riaño played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernardo Celama in the 90th minute of play. 97 minutes into the match, Bernardo Celama notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Ganan SC's Unax Riaño. Unax Riaño was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.