League Play-Off

Gorostiaga
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 2nd match minute, Gorostiaga FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernardo Estebe to maneuver through the defense. Gorostiaga FC's Angel Richie played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicanor Louis in the 3rd minute of play. In the 5th minute, Vinicio Kaiet fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Ladislao Vela, passed just outside the right post. Ladislao Vela made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jeronimo Rik in the 7th minute of play. After 9 minutes, Jeronimo Rik made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Itatí's Ladislao Vela tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After having played for 14 minutes, Isidoro Lorien managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Itatí's supporters crossed their fingers, but Isidoro Lorien was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Angel Richie made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicanor Louis in the 16th minute of play. Ladislao Vela made an important save on a dangerous shot by Reynaldo Urtungo in the 19th minute. In the 23rd minute of the match Adrian Tuste shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ladislao Vela showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Ladislao Vela took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jeronimo Rik, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ladislao Vela made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Reynaldo Urtungo sent off a good shot on target. Isidoro Lorien received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Angel Richie tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Jeronimo Rik had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jeronimo Rik made a kick off. In the 57th minute, Aquilino Palos got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Nicanor Louis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Angel Richie having to interfere. After 65 minutes, Leopoldo Flor mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Itatí and the Gorostiaga FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 65th minute, Leopoldo Flor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 66th minute of the match Santos Lucian shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ladislao Vela showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When Nicanor Louis came up free with the goalie in the 68th minute, the Itatí 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 Nicanor Louis couldn't finish the play. Angel Richie showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicanor Louis, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. 72 minutes into the game, Nicanor Louis recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Angel Richie. Nicanor Louis showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Angel Richie was a little too slow when Aquilino Palos got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 77th minute. The score was now 1-2. Bernardo Estebe kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. When Bernardo Estebe fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gorostiaga FC's protests and gave Bernardo Estebe a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Gorostiaga FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Bernardo Estebe hit a great ball. Aquilino Paloss short, quick shot in the 86thth minute got Angel Richie to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 88th minute, Jeronimo Rik got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Aquilino Palos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Angel Richie tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Isidoro Lorien charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Isidoro Lorien the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Gorostiaga FC booed when Itatí was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isidoro Lorien didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aquilino Palos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Angel Richie having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Itatí walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.