League Play-Off

Rafael M. Vidal
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Hector Bernabel got the match started through his kick off. In the 6th minute, Erubiel Tadzio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 8th minute of the match Desiderio Pero shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alfonso Bela showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After having played for 9 minutes, Simon Fagildo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Caballeros de Córdoba's supporters crossed their fingers, but Simon Fagildo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a little luck, Tacanas's Gabriel Bakar got control of the ball when Simon Fagildo tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Roque Tavio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The Tacanas fans' excitement grew in the 16th match minute when Tacanas's Hector Bernabel looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Angelo Clodio kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Simon Fagildo struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Gabriel Bakar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Caballeros de Córdoba. Hector Bernabel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Simon Fagildo got free with Gabriel Bakar in the 32nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 33 minutes into the game, Paulo Berasko was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tacanas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Caballeros de Córdoba the free kick. After a rather tough play, Tacanas's Paulo Berasko got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Simon Fagildo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Gabriel Bakar made a huge save. After having played for 42 minutes, Simon Fagildo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Caballeros de Córdoba's supporters crossed their fingers, but Simon Fagildo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Roque Tavio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabriel Bakar having to interfere. If Hector Bernabel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Caballeros de Córdoba players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Tacanas were winning 0-1.

The wind increased when Roque Tavio made the kick off in the second half. After 64 played minutes Caballeros de Córdoba got a freekick which was hit by Cesar Froylan. Hector Bernabel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Simon Fagildo in the 73rd minute of play forced Tacanas's goalkeeper Gabriel Bakar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gabriel Bakar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Simon Fagildo in the 75th minute of play. Cosme Bilbo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 81stth minute tested the skills of Alfonso Bela when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Simon Fagildo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Simon Fagildo in the 86th minute of play forced Tacanas's goalkeeper Gabriel Bakar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Simon Fagildo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Gabriel Bakar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Tacanas's Anastasio Cuartio got a free kick in the 95th minute. If Simon Fagildo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 99th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Tacanas supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Tacanas would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.