League Play-Off

UNI STADIU.
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Dolcet Galisteo kicked off to start the match. Boniel Ribeira got a throw-in 7 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Miro Cortinez. 8 minutes in the game, Miro Cortinez fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Regis Urtiaga having to interfere. In the 12th minute, SPORTING CRYSTAL's Guipuzkoa Saludes dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. Adalberto Peñafiel hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. Regis Urtiaga was out of position in the 18 minute of play, and Guipuzkoa Saludes capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Guipuzkoa Saludes really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. Boniel Ribeira's late challenge caught a Mercenarios FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Boniel Ribeira helped the player get up and apologised. In the 28th match minute, SPORTING CRYSTAL was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Boniel Ribeira to maneuver through the defense. Regis Urtiaga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guipuzkoa Saludes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guipuzkoa Saludes in the 41st minute of play forced Mercenarios FC's goalkeeper Regis Urtiaga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Regis Urtiaga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miro Cortinez in the 46th minute of play. 48 minutes had been played when some careless play by Mercenarios FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Rodriguez Ontaneda was slow to take the kick. During this time SPORTING CRYSTAL's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on SPORTING CRYSTAL's corner Rodriguez Ontaneda fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Regis Urtiaga quite easily take care of the ball. 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.

63 minutes into the game, SPORTING CRYSTAL's Guipuzkoa Saludes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Regis Urtiaga made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. 68 minutes into the match, Mercenarios FC's goal looked a bit too open when Miro Cortinez came free, but Regis Urtiaga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Mercenarios FC's Nel Acenero got a free kick in the 78th minute. Regis Urtiaga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guipuzkoa Saludes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 82 minutes into the game, Dolcet Galisteo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mercenarios FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SPORTING CRYSTAL the free kick. In the 82nd match minute, Mercenarios FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dolcet Galisteo to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Mercenarios FC's Dolcet Galisteo got a free kick in the 85th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Miro Cortinez during the 88th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Mercenarios FC booed when SPORTING CRYSTAL was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miro Cortinez didn't get a good kick on the ball. SPORTING CRYSTAL walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.