MOLIST IS SPOT ON
FC CARTAGENA – 1 SEVILLA ATLETICO – 0
BY STEVE HIBBERD
Top scorer Xavi Molist, once again secured 3 vital points courtesy of his 1st minute goal from the penalty spot.
Sevillas ‘B’ side arrived at Cartagonova Stadium as leaders of div 2b. Last seasons corresponding match, finished honours even between 2 sides, who both qualified for the play-offs.
FC CARTAGENA – 1 SEVILLA ATLETICO – 0
BY STEVE HIBBERD
Top scorer Xavi Molist, once again secured 3 vital points courtesy of his 1st minute goal from the penalty spot.
Sevillas ‘B’ side arrived at Cartagonova Stadium as leaders of div 2b. Last seasons corresponding match, finished honours even between 2 sides, who both qualified for the play-offs.
Ever present Caballero, paid the price for conceding 8 goals in the last 3 matches. His place as Cartagenas goalkeeper was taken by Cabrero, who had served his side well last season. Full back Rivas regained his place in the starting line up, following his 1 match ban at the expense of Rodriguez.
CARTAGENA LINE UP
CABRERO, RIVAS, ORLANDO, LUSARRETA, CHITO, MARIANO, ELIAS, TEO (RODRIGUEZ 92), SIVORI, LAFUENTE (CARMONA 80), MOLIST (SABINO 61)
High drama unfolded in the very first minute, when Sivoris’ run into the opponent’s penalty area, was unfairly halted by a clumsy tackle. Referee Roberto bravely awarded a penalty, much to the delight of an expectant home crowd. As Molist stepped forward to take the resultant spot kick, home fans waited with baited breath, praying that their hero would deliver. His aim was straight, and as keeper Veras dived, the ball sailed past the space where he once stood, into a welcoming net.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
The first half was dominated by Cartagena, as Lafuente, Elias and Sivori, all threatened to score in the first 10 mins. A delightful cross from the left wing resulted in Sivoris header narrowly missing the target on 31 mins.
Half Time: Cartagena –1 Sevilla – 0
Enter centre stage, Senor Jesus Cabrero. For the next 45 mins, he almost single handedly prevented Sevilla from scoring a goal they so richly deserved. Virtually every Andalucian player tested the agility of Cartagenas no 1, as shots rained in from all directions. Indeed, his outfield team mates, occasionally resorted to foul means to breakdown wave after wave of assaults on goal. Although the objective was achieved, it came with a price. Mariano ‘Am I bovvered’ Sanchez, saw red following his 2nd yellow of the day, after 74 mins. Joining him on a one match ban is Elias, who collected his 5th booking of the season. Also booked in stoppage time, during desperate dying seconds were Cabrero and Teo, whilst 2 players from Sevilla were punished for 1st half misdemeanours.
Attendance: 3,500
This hard fought victory, pushed Cartagena back into the play off slot, only a point behind leaders Cordoba, who recorded a narrow win at Baza (1-2). Second place Portuense, squeezed past lowly Cerro Reyes 2-3, whilst just behind them, Marbella beat Villanovense 0-1. Only 6 points now separate Cordoba from 12th place Granada, in a division that is set to be on tender hooks until the final game on 27 May.
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
Los Albinegros visit 9th place Linares next Sun, 3 Dec, ko 5pm. The following Sun, 10 Dec, local Murcian rivals Aguilas provide the opposition, in a div 2b fixture at Cartagonova Stadium, which should be tasty to say the least!
For further information, please phone Steve on 656579423.
CARTAGENA LINE UP
CABRERO, RIVAS, ORLANDO, LUSARRETA, CHITO, MARIANO, ELIAS, TEO (RODRIGUEZ 92), SIVORI, LAFUENTE (CARMONA 80), MOLIST (SABINO 61)
High drama unfolded in the very first minute, when Sivoris’ run into the opponent’s penalty area, was unfairly halted by a clumsy tackle. Referee Roberto bravely awarded a penalty, much to the delight of an expectant home crowd. As Molist stepped forward to take the resultant spot kick, home fans waited with baited breath, praying that their hero would deliver. His aim was straight, and as keeper Veras dived, the ball sailed past the space where he once stood, into a welcoming net.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
The first half was dominated by Cartagena, as Lafuente, Elias and Sivori, all threatened to score in the first 10 mins. A delightful cross from the left wing resulted in Sivoris header narrowly missing the target on 31 mins.
Half Time: Cartagena –1 Sevilla – 0
Enter centre stage, Senor Jesus Cabrero. For the next 45 mins, he almost single handedly prevented Sevilla from scoring a goal they so richly deserved. Virtually every Andalucian player tested the agility of Cartagenas no 1, as shots rained in from all directions. Indeed, his outfield team mates, occasionally resorted to foul means to breakdown wave after wave of assaults on goal. Although the objective was achieved, it came with a price. Mariano ‘Am I bovvered’ Sanchez, saw red following his 2nd yellow of the day, after 74 mins. Joining him on a one match ban is Elias, who collected his 5th booking of the season. Also booked in stoppage time, during desperate dying seconds were Cabrero and Teo, whilst 2 players from Sevilla were punished for 1st half misdemeanours.
Attendance: 3,500
This hard fought victory, pushed Cartagena back into the play off slot, only a point behind leaders Cordoba, who recorded a narrow win at Baza (1-2). Second place Portuense, squeezed past lowly Cerro Reyes 2-3, whilst just behind them, Marbella beat Villanovense 0-1. Only 6 points now separate Cordoba from 12th place Granada, in a division that is set to be on tender hooks until the final game on 27 May.
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
Los Albinegros visit 9th place Linares next Sun, 3 Dec, ko 5pm. The following Sun, 10 Dec, local Murcian rivals Aguilas provide the opposition, in a div 2b fixture at Cartagonova Stadium, which should be tasty to say the least!
For further information, please phone Steve on 656579423.
