League Play-Off

Doblas FC
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Niceto Mel kicked off to start the match. Niceto Mel came free with the goalkeeper in the 3rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Mario Gamus could save by the left post. Salvador Pierres showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Furkan Sağbilge, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. When Smith AFC's Furkan Sağbilge in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Doblas FC's goalie prevented a goal. Florencio Bieito received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 6th minute. Salvador Pierres tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 8 minutes into the match, Doblas FC's Ariel Romano sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mario Gamus narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 9th minute of the match Doblas FC got a corner. Smith AFC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Esteve Dimo ran over to the corner to take the kick. The crowd rose to their feet as Doblas FC's Niceto Mel slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Mario Gamus. That made the score 1-0 after 13 minutes of play. When Ariel Romano came up free with the goalie in the 17th minute, the Doblas FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ariel Romano couldn't finish the play. Ramiro Salvino took the ball and in the 19 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mario Gamus. Mario Gamus dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Smith AFC's Mario Gamus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niceto Mel in the 22nd minute of play. In the 23rd minute, Manuel Martino hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 30 minutes into the game, Furkan Sağbilge cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Salvador Pierres was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a little luck, Smith AFC's Mario Gamus got control of the ball when Ramiro Salvino tried to sneak it across the goal line. Smith AFC's Mario Gamus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ariel Romano in the 37th minute of play. After 39 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Doblas FC! Salvador Pierres went to the wrong direction when Justo Gorka was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. In the 45thth minute of the game Furkan Sağbilge who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Doblas FC's Salvador Pierres was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 46th minute, Justo Gorka hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Furkan Sağbilge was the one to do the kick off. With a little luck, Doblas FC's Salvador Pierres got control of the ball when Justo Gorka tried to sneak it across the goal line. 54 minutes into the game, Niceto Mel was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Doblas FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Smith AFC the free kick. In the 54th match minute, Doblas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Niceto Mel to maneuver through the defense. Furkan Sağbilge struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Salvador Pierres didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Smith AFC. An unexpectedly hard shot by Niceto Mel in the 57th minute of play forced Smith AFC's goalkeeper Mario Gamus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Salvador Pierres took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Furkan Sağbilge, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Niceto Mel in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mario Gamus prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mario Gamus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niceto Mel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 65th minute, Gerardo Urtun hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 68 minutes into the match, Niceto Mel notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of Smith AFC's Mario Gamus. Mario Gamus was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Gavino Isidor lost his temper 74 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After 73 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Smith AFC! Esteve Dimo shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. 4-1 became the score in the 77th minute when Zacarias Berasko elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Mario Gamus showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Niceto Mel in the 83rd minute of the match. 92 minutes into the game, Esteve Dimo threw the ball into play from the sideline. Smith AFC's Florencio Bieito quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. If Justo Gorka had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Smith AFC's Justo Gorka in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Doblas FC's goalie prevented a goal. Smith AFC's Justo Gorka got a good chance for a goal in the 98th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Smith AFC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.