League Play-Off

Manucho
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Elvio Ekialde took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arsenio Lastur, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Manucho FC getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Anselmo Breogan hit a great ball. Dario Totakoxe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Arsenio Lastur had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aldo Mendebal's late challenge caught a Copetonas FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Aldo Mendebal helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Manucho FC's Aldo Mendebal got a free kick in the 31st minute. After a defensive mix-up in Manucho FC's zone, Dario Totakoxe stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Elvio Ekialde came out of the goal and Dario Totakoxe tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dario Totakoxe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 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.

After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Dario Totakoxe managed to get in a good position for a shot. Copetonas FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Dario Totakoxe was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Elvio Ekialde breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 54 played minutes Copetonas FC got a freekick which was hit by Freddy Vitin. In the 55th minute of the match Ovidio Chinto sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Cecilio Orlondon skillfully saved the ball. Flavio Henry sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cecilio Orlondon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Flavio Henry in the 61st minute of play. Elvio Ekialde made a fantastic save in the 63rd minute, when Arsenio Lastur sent off a good shot on target. After 64 played minutes Manucho FC got a freekick which was hit by Anselmo Breogan. After a defensive mix-up in Manucho FC's zone, Arsenio Lastur stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Elvio Ekialde came out of the goal and Arsenio Lastur tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Manucho FC's Elvio Ekialde proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Manucho FC from getting a goal against them. 75 minutes into the game, Siro Hibai was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Copetonas FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Manucho FC the free kick. Siro Hibai kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. Flavio Henry fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cecilio Orlondon having to interfere. Cecilio Orlondon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Flavio Henry in the 88th minute of the match. The supporters of Manucho FC booed when Copetonas FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelino Rafel didn't get a good kick on the ball. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.