League Play-Off

Magdalena
Spectators: 33 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) Magdalena FC's Eloy Kauldi started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After having played for 3 minutes, Eleuterio Bastian managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Niquivil AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eleuterio Bastian was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Eloy Kauldi struck a weak shot in the 5th minute. Atilano Ostots didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Magdalena FC. Niquivil AFC's Atilano Ostots proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save Niquivil AFC from getting a goal against them. Roman Maurin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Higinio Porfirio having to interfere. Higinio Porfirio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eleuterio Bastian, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Higinio Porfirio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eleuterio Bastian, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jonas Atarratze kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. With a little luck, Niquivil AFC's Atilano Ostots got control of the ball when Rodolfo Itzaina tried to sneak it across the goal line. Eloy Kauldi 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. If Rodolfo Itzaina had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eloy Kauldi in the 45th minute of play forced Niquivil AFC's goalkeeper Atilano Ostots to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 48th minute Eleuterio Bastian shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Higinio Porfirio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Eleuterio Bastian was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Magdalena FC's Adrian Indar nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Atilano Ostots made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Niquivil AFC's Atilano Ostots played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rodolfo Itzaina in the 57th minute of play. If Eloy Kauldi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gilberto Ciano's late challenge caught a Magdalena FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gilberto Ciano helped the player get up and apologised. After 63 played minutes Niquivil AFC got a freekick which was hit by Gilberto Ciano. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rodolfo Itzaina in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Atilano Ostots prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rodolfo Itzaina blasted a shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Atilano Ostots having to make a save. After 84 minutes, Adrian Indar mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Magdalena FC and the Niquivil AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 88th match minute, Niquivil AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eriberto Urbez to maneuver through the defense. After 89 minutes, Roman Maurin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Niquivil AFC and the Magdalena FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Eriberto Urbez was shown his second yellow card after 90 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The supporters of Magdalena FC booed when Niquivil AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eriberto Urbez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Niquivil AFC's Roman Maurin got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Roman Maurin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 97th minute of the match, but Higinio Porfirio made a huge save. Magdalena FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.