League Play-Off

Estadio Duran
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Xaime Maquiano made the kick off which started today's match. In the 6thth minute of the game Zorion Peiro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Manzaloma SC's Jesus Victorero was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in UD Duran's zone, Xaime Maquiano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Camacho Queduro came out of the goal and Xaime Maquiano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jesus Victorero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Loinaz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Xaime Maquiano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Rafael Loinaz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Manzaloma SC's Jesus Victorero got control of the ball when Rafael Loinaz tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 37th minute, Darío Ocharan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zorion Peiro was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Manzaloma SC's goal looked a bit too open when Rafael Loinaz came free, but Jesus Victorero reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Rafael Loinaz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Augusto Mesonero kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. If Rafael Loinaz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rafael Loinaz in the 58th minute of play forced Manzaloma SC's goalkeeper Jesus Victorero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jesus Victorero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rafael Loinaz's shot from short distance in the 61st minute. Augusto Mesonero's late challenge caught a UD Duran's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Augusto Mesonero helped the player get up and apologised. Augusto Mesonero hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. 65 minutes into the match, Zorion Peiro had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jesus Victorero. Manzaloma SC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zorion Peiro was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. If Rafael Loinaz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Xzavaier Bichesne fell near the penalty area in the 74th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manzaloma SC's protests and gave Xzavaier Bichesne a yellow card for diving instead. Xzavaier Bichesne hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Jesus Victorero didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Rafael Loinaz went, in the 75th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. Xaime Maquiano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Manzaloma SC booed when UD Duran was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Viviano Solarriba didn't get a good kick on the ball. Camacho Queduro was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Jácome Estramiana. Camacho Queduro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xaime Maquiano in the 84th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xaime Maquiano in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Camacho Queduro saved UD Duran from getting behind. 95 minutes into the match, Rafael Loinaz had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jesus Victorero. Manzaloma SC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rafael Loinaz was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. UD Duran's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.