League Play-Off

Higueroncito
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Justavino Melendo in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Texeira Rubion prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 5th match minute, Higueroncito SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vitor Guillamon to maneuver through the defense. Yoelvis Ariste might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Texeira Rubion. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Yoelvis Ariste ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rogerio Queralt in the 11th minute of play forced UD Pasaje's goalkeeper Leonardo Duran to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Higueroncito SC's Xepe Calviño got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Higueroncito SC's Xepe Calviño got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Texeira Rubion showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Justavino Melendo in the 32nd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Higueroncito SC's zone, Yoelvis Ariste stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Texeira Rubion came out of the goal and Yoelvis Ariste tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Texeira Rubion showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Justavino Melendo, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Leonardo Duran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rogerio Queralt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Higueroncito SC's Texeira Rubion played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yoelvis Ariste in the 39th minute of play. Yoelvis Ariste fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Texeira Rubion having to interfere. In the 43rd minute, one of Higueroncito SC: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 Higueroncito SC. Xano Pisciña placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Xepe Calviño fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leonardo Duran having to interfere.

The wind increased when Justavino Melendo made the kick off in the second half. Higueroncito SC's Texeira Rubion played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Justavino Melendo in the 54th minute of play. Yoelvis Ariste 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 crowd rose to their feet as UD Pasaje's Justavino Melendo slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Texeira Rubion. That made the score 0-1 after 58 minutes of play. Justavino Melendo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 81 minutes, Justavino Melendo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. UD Pasaje's supporters crossed their fingers, but Justavino Melendo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Xepe Calviño fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leonardo Duran having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as UD Pasaje's Justavino Melendo slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Texeira Rubion. That made the score 0-2 after 94 minutes of play.