League Play-Off

Estadio Manandel
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Asencio Ganzo took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Omar Ruisuarez managed to get in a good position for a shot. UD Manandel's supporters rose to their feet, but Omar Ruisuarez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bone Zumalburu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of UD Manandel booed when Cebollitas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Xarles Liviano didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Villafuerte Briones in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bone Zumalburu saved Cebollitas FC from getting behind. Bone Zumalburu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Villafuerte Briones's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. Villafuerte Briones scored 2-0 in the 27th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Bone Zumalburu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Espinosa Retortillo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vimaro Valdecañas having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Asencio Ganzo in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vimaro Valdecañas prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 38 minutes into the game, Rolando Villodas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. UD Manandel's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cebollitas FC the free kick. A collision led to UD Manandel getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Rolando Villodas hit a great ball. UD Manandel's Vimaro Valdecañas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Asencio Ganzo in the 40th minute of play. Espinosa Retortillo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vimaro Valdecañas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 48th minute of play. 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 Villafuerte Briones to make the kick off. Joel Frera hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. UD Manandel's defense didn't have a chance, in the 57th minute, when Asencio Ganzo scored to the left of an out of position Vimaro Valdecañas, making the score, 2-1. After having played for 61 minutes, Joel Frera managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cebollitas FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joel Frera was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 64 played minutes Cebollitas FC got a freekick which was hit by Marcelo Osorio. After some fancy dribbling in the 67th minute, Espinosa Retortillo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cebollitas FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Espinosa Retortillo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Vimaro Valdecañas breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 72 played minutes Cebollitas FC got a freekick which was hit by Espinosa Retortillo. Asencio Ganzo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Roberto Herrera charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Roberto Herrera the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Cebollitas FC getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Roberto Herrera hit a great ball. The audience was convinced that Villafuerte Briones's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Bone Zumalburu was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. Asencio Ganzo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Vimaro Valdecañas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 90th minute, Espinosa Retortillo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Asencio Ganzo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Cebollitas FC's Espinosa Retortillo got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When the referee blew the final whistle, UD Manandel could leave the field as winners, despite Cebollitas FC having more of the ball for most of the match.