League Play-Off

Estadio Chañaritos
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Higinio Millano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Esteve Rufio in the 6th minute of play. 10 minutes into the game, Elpidio Iruinea cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Adrian Tello was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Adrian Tello took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elpidio Iruinea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 17 minutes, Esteve Rufio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Chañaritos's supporters crossed their fingers, but Esteve Rufio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Chañaritos getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Bruno Abalos hit a great ball. 29 minutes into the match, Esteve Rufio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Higinio Millano. Navarro's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Esteve Rufio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. If Esteve Rufio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 33 minutes into the game, Cayetano Omero was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Navarro's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Chañaritos the free kick. In the 33rd match minute, Navarro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cayetano Omero to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Esteve Rufio in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Higinio Millano saved Navarro from getting behind. 35 minutes into the match Eriberto Sergi climbed in front of goal and pressed up 2-1 in the right cross behind a totally surprised Higinio Millano. Cayetano Omero hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Eriberto Sergi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Higinio Millano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 44th minute of play. Higinio Millano was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Esteve Rufio showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 45 minute of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Esteve Rufio made the kick off in the second half. Higinio Millano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eriberto Sergi, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. Higinio Millano came out of the goal in the 53rd minute to try and stop a shot by Chañaritos's Eriberto Sergi. But to his dismay, Eriberto Sergi quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-1. Lino Dayam sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eriberto Sergi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Higinio Millano having to interfere. Elpidio Iruinea charged in rather forcefully in the 61st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Elpidio Iruinea the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After recieving a nice pass, Chañaritos's Carlos Guifre tried to score from far away in the 62nd minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. When Abel Janpier fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Navarro's protests and gave Abel Janpier a yellow card for diving instead. In the 64th match minute, Navarro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abel Janpier to maneuver through the defense. Higinio Millano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eriberto Sergi in the 65th minute of play. Elpidio Iruinea got his second yellow card in the match during the 68th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. In the 68th match minute, Navarro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elpidio Iruinea to maneuver through the defense. In the 71st minute, Alonzo Hever hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 78 minutes of play Navarro's Abel Janpier was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After a rather tough play, Navarro's Abel Janpier got a free kick in the 78th minute. In the 88th minute, Eriberto Sergi 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. If Eriberto Sergi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Chañaritos were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Navarro for a fine match.