League Play-Off

Escalera
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Xesus Rocandia took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute Brito Viñas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vellito Graci saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Xilo Olazaran's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vellito Graci read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. Roberto Renta blasted a shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Victoriano Fito having to make a save. In the 10th match minute, Escalera FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorge Estibalez to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Xesus Rocandia's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Vellito Graci was relentless in the 11th minute of the game. In the 12thth minute of the game Xilo Olazaran who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Escalera FC's Vellito Graci was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 27 played minutes Escalera FC got a freekick which was hit by Luciano Saes. In the 27th minute of the match Ambrossi Fornell sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vellito Graci skillfully saved the ball. Vellito Graci showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Xesus Rocandia in the 30th minute of the match. After 34 minutes Escalera FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ambrossi Fornell who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Tugaduaya SC's Ambrossi Fornell to fire away a dangerous shot which Vellito Graci despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 36th minute Xilo Olazaran shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vellito Graci saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Xesus Rocandia in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vellito Graci prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Tugaduaya SC booed when Escalera FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patricio Benavente didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 46th minute, Xicu Bojarte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 47 minutes, Venceslas Cuebas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Escalera FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Venceslas Cuebas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 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.

Xesus Rocandia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Urtsin Cembraña sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Patricio Benavente during the 59th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Tugaduaya SC booed when Escalera FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Patricio Benavente didn't get a good kick on the ball. Xesus Rocandia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vellito Graci having to interfere. After having played for 64 minutes, Xilo Olazaran managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tugaduaya SC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Xilo Olazaran was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Urtsin Cembraña fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Victoriano Fito having to interfere. When Tugaduaya SC's Xilo Olazaran in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Escalera FC's goalie prevented a goal. Vellito Graci didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 75th minute, which inside left pole to 0-1. Vellito Graci showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xesus Rocandia, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Urtsin Cembraña received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Victoriano Fito tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Tugaduaya SC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.