League Play-Off

Bellavista
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Estacio Catiti started the match with the kick off. Fleitas Entero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xavon Botella, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rolando Cid in the 5th minute of play forced CD Bellavista's goalkeeper Fleitas Entero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gallardo's Rolando Cid got a good chance for a goal in the 17th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fleitas Entero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xavon Botella in the 21st minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in CD Bellavista's zone, Rolando Cid stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fleitas Entero came out of the goal and Rolando Cid tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rolando Cid's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fleitas Entero read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. Villagra Loaces sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gallardo's Alejandro Miñon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Azconzábal Toyo in the 34th minute of play. In the 39th match minute, CD Bellavista was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Azconzábal Toyo to maneuver through the defense. Fleitas Entero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rolando Cid, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xavon Botella in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fleitas Entero saved CD Bellavista from getting behind. If Villagra Loaces had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Xavon Botella made the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, CD Bellavista's Omar Val got a free kick in the 53rd minute. 57 minutes in the game, Xavon Botella fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Fleitas Entero having to interfere. Guerrero Esteve was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 64 minutes into the match. In the 63rd minute, one of Gallardo: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 Gallardo. In the 66th minute there was a penalty for CD Bellavista. Tyrone Araña stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Alejandro Miñon. 1-0. 85 minutes into the game, Rodrigo Pumeral was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gallardo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CD Bellavista the free kick. In the 89th minute, Estacio Catiti left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The CD Bellavista fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. Villagra Loaces received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Alejandro Miñon tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alejandro Miñon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Estacio Catiti, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Vincente Busvidad during the 95th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. CD Bellavista's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.