League Play-Off

Zapiola
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Isidro Arnas started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mariano Tano in the 3rd minute of play forced Zapiola FC's goalkeeper Hector Jurgi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Prudencio Eleazar's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Hector Jurgi was relentless in the 7th minute of the game. After 12 played minutes Guido FC got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Txanton. Hector Jurgi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariano Tano in the 16th minute of the match. When Mariano Tano came up free with the goalie in the 18th minute, the Guido FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Mariano Tano couldn't finish the play. If Prudencio Eleazar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Samuel Gaxan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidro Arnas, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Hector Jurgi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Prudencio Eleazar in the 24th minute of the match. Fidel Leheren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Prudencio Eleazar's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Hector Jurgi was relentless in the 31st minute of the game. Fidel Leheren received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Samuel Gaxan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 38 minutes, Prudencio Eleazar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Guido FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Prudencio Eleazar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Robustiano Nalo charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Robustiano Nalo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Guido FC getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Robustiano Nalo hit a great ball. Hector Jurgi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Prudencio Eleazar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mariano Tano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hector Jurgi having to interfere. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Fidel Leheren sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 57 minutes into the match, Zapiola FC's Fidel Leheren sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Samuel Gaxan narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Zapiola FC's zone, Prudencio Eleazar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hector Jurgi came out of the goal and Prudencio Eleazar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Zapiola FC getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Hermengildo Montrel hit a great ball. Prudencio Eleazar came free with the goalkeeper in the 65th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Hector Jurgi could save by the left post. Zapiola FC's Hector Jurgi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mariano Tano in the 66th minute of play. Prudencio Eleazar struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Hector Jurgi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Guido FC. After 77 played minutes Guido FC got a freekick which was hit by Mariano Tano. In the 79th match minute, Zapiola FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Braulio Iliana to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Zapiola FC's Hector Jurgi got control of the ball when Prudencio Eleazar tried to sneak it across the goal line. 86 minutes into the game, Braulio Iliana was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zapiola FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Guido FC the free kick. In the 87th match minute, Zapiola FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Braulio Iliana to maneuver through the defense. Guido FC's Samuel Gaxan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isidro Arnas in the 93rd minute of play. 94 minutes into the game, Anacleto Froylan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Guido FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zapiola FC the free kick. In the 94th minute, Anacleto Froylan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fidel Leheren received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Samuel Gaxan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Guido FC were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Zapiola FC to leave the ground with a draw.