League Play-Off

Estadio Sinsacate
Spectators: 32 (Terracing: 25, Seating: 7, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Lorenzo Unai kicked off to start the match. Ismael Otsoko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel Isusko in the 5th minute of the match. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sinsacate FC's goalkeeper Ismael Otsoko, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Lorenzo Unai had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Armando Salbatore kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. A collision led to Sinsacate FC getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Segundo Olentzaro hit a great ball. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Chabela AFC's goalkeeper Horacio Txatxu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Sinsacate FC's Apolo Rafe in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chabela AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Sinsacate FC's Nereo Oto got a free kick in the 43rd minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Apolo Rafe made a kick off. Bernardino Che recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 68 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Sinsacate FC! Ismael Otsoko had in the 70thth minute some difficulties stopping Fabio Erroman's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 73 minutes into the match, Chabela AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Javier Faron came free, but Horacio Txatxu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Javier Faron received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Horacio Txatxu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gabriel Isusko's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 84thth minute, Ismael Otsoko skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 86 minutes into the match, Gabriel Isusko had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ismael Otsoko. Sinsacate FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gabriel Isusko was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Gabriel Isusko struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Ismael Otsoko didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Chabela AFC. Lorenzo Unai recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 98th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Chabela AFC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Chabela AFC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.