Revista Zona Efesé
jueves, 31 de mayo de 2007
Presentación de "Zona Efesé".
Revista Zona Efesé
miércoles, 30 de mayo de 2007
¿Pocos cambios?
FC Cartagena 2 - AD Ceuta 1. By Steve.
SO NEAR YET SO FAR
FC CARTAGENA - 2 AD CEUTA - 1
BY STEVE HIBBERD
This wasn´t how it was meant to end. Can we start again please, but this time with a happy ending?
Goals by Sivori and Carmaona earned Cartagena a hollow victory over North African side Ceuta. The resulting 3 pointsl left them only 1 win behind 4th place Cordoba, who lost their final day fixture against fellow play off qualifiers, Portuense. One consolation is that by finishing 5th, although missing out of the play offs, Cartagena have gained entry into next seasons Copa Del Rey (Spanish FA Cup). Unfortunately for Ceuta, this defeat left them without the luxury of a potential cup run, as they slipped to a final league position of 11th. Cartagena caretaker manager, Fran Alcoy, gave a first ever start to Marcos Guill, who up to last Saturday, had played a total of only 9 mins football all season (the words key and don come to mind!!).
FC CARTAGENA TEAM
CABRERO, LEO, CABREJO, OSCAR, ORLANDO, MARIANO SANCHEZ, CARMONA (TEO), SIVORI, MOLIST, MARCOS GUILL (ELIAS 70), LAFUENTE (OSCAR RICO 90)
As a thankyou to their loyal fans, Cartagena made this game free entrance to everyone. Not much happened during the opening 10 mins play, the only noteworthy incident being a crunching tackle from behind, which earned oscar a booking. Play was mainly inside Ceutas half of the field, no surprise then, when Cartagena scored the opening goal on 28 mins. A wonderful run and cross from the right by Carmona, fell perfectly to Sivori, who hammered home a shot on the turn.
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Three mins later, ´Banana Boots´ Carmona, again featured in the action, only this time it was for receiving the games 2nd booking. Carmona was becoming hot stuff. Cabrejo floated over a delightful cross onto the head of an eager Carmona, who gave a shell shocked keeper no chance, as Cartagena doubled their lead on 34 mins.
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All of a sudden it seemed to be raining goals. It took a spectacular diving heder by Javi Navarro to open the scoring for Ceuta, the 3rd goal in only 10 mins play.
Half Time; Cartagena - 2 Ceuta - 1
An audacious lob by Carmona had us all off our seats, but alas his great effort hit the crossbar. Back came Ceuta, requiring Cabrero to be at his best as he pushed Javi Navarros long range drive over the crossbar. Top goalscorer Molist (16 goals) Uncharacteristically picked up only his 3rd booking of the season, as his 2 footed lunge could well have earned him his first sending off. Mariano Sanchez has only missed 5 games all season (4 of them through suspension), and was sorely missed at Extremadura the previous week. He looked likely to add to his goal tally of 4, but his great effort on goal once again rattled the wookwork. From fully 40 yards, full back Cabrejo attemped to chip the keeper, who breathed a sigh of relief as the ball landed on top of his netting. Victim of the earlier x-rated foul by Molist, Victor Via finally got his revenge. His full blooded thrust caused Molist to receive treatment, whilst VV was receiving the games final yellow card. All that remained was for Mariano Sanchez to head just past the post, before referee Garcia brought to a close the final league game of a disappointing season.
Congratulations go out to fellow Murcian side Maxarron, who have reached the play offs in div 3. If successful in their quest for promotion to div 2b, they will form a foursome of Murcian based teams. Relegated Lorca, will next season join Aguilas, and of course Cartagena in a division which is largely dominated by sides from the Andalucia and Extremadura regions. Next week, all Cartagenas results plus end of season league table and any updates from the club.
lunes, 28 de mayo de 2007
Sorteo de 2ª B.
Grupo A
Universidad Las Palmas de Gran Canaria CF - Sevilla Atlético
CD Alcoyano - Burgos CF
Grupo B
Córdoba CF SAD - Pontevedra CF
CF Palencia – SD Huesca
Grupo C
Racing Club de Ferrol SAD - CD Linares
Real Unión Club - Alicante CF
Grupo D
Racing Club Portuense - Rayo Vallecano de Madrid SAD
CE L´Hospitalet - SD Eibar SAD
sábado, 26 de mayo de 2007
Se acabó la liga.
viernes, 25 de mayo de 2007
¿Punto y final o punto y seguido?
jueves, 24 de mayo de 2007
Extremadura CF 2 - FC Cartagena 1. By Steve.
CF EXTREMADURA - 2 FC CARTAGENA - 1
BY STEVE HIBBERD
It´s now 20 years since Cartagena last contested a season in div 2a, and unfortunately that long wait goes on.
Both teams had to win last Sundays div 2b clash for contrasting reasons. Extremadura had slipped into the relegation zone, whilst Cartagena had in recent weeks lost their play off slot, and found themselves a point behind 4th place Portuense. Over the course of the season, so many points had been needlessly lost, resulting in an unnecessary desparate end to the season. Politics too have played their part, manifested into the form of managerial changes, at a time when the players badly needed continuity. But the league table doesn´t lie - Cartagena just wern´t good enough. Certain players are still unable to shake off the disappointment of failure to gain promotion last season, having won the divisional champship by a mile. It is an UNFAIR SYSTEM when the champions are denied automatic promotion, but that is no excuse (although it doesn´t change the injustice of the whole Spanish football set up!!!). Leo and Mariano Sanchez sat out this important fixture through suspension, whilst injury once again, robbed the services of Chito and Lusarreta.
CARTAGENA TEAM
CABALLERO, RIVAS, OSCAR RODRIGUEZ, ORLANDO, CABREJO (LAFUENTE 46), TEO (SABINO 46), ELIAS, MARCO, OSCAR RICO (CARMONA 65), SIVORI, MOLIST
Four courtesy coaches were laid on by Cartagena Ayuntmiento, as over 250 Los Albinegros faithfull made the long 10 hour journey to Spains far flung western province of Extremadura. Estadio Francisco De La Hera (capacity 12,000), home of Extremadura, is based in the industrial town of Almendralejo, only a short distance from the Portuguese border. On arrival at the ground at 10am, we were greeted by the unusual sight of a pair of storks having made a huge nest on top of a floodlight pylon (thought I was seeing things - and I hadn´t even been drinking!!). So, the scene was set, as Extremadura kicked off at midday when the sun refused to shine (proving to be an unlucky omen for Cartagena). The first significant action fell to Extremadura after 19 mins, when the ball was pinging all around Cartagenas goal area. Eventually, the ball was cleared upfield, worked inside to Marco, who was fouled just outside the penalty area (the offender being the 1st of 4 home players cautioned during the game). Sivori almost scored from the resulting free kick, his header producing an acrobatic save from the home keeper. Clear cut chances were of a premium, so it was a surprise when Extremadura drew first blood on 33 mins. A well worked move found Argentinian DÁmico free on the left wing. His fine run to the goal line was equalled by a precision low cut back to team mate Chagui, who gave Caballero no chance with his well placed shot. A goal of real class, which certainly silenced the Cartagena fans massed behind the scoreboard end. Two mins later, Teo almost equalised, but his rasping long range drive sailed agonizingly over the crossbar. Stung into action having gone behind, Cartagena were playing positive attacking football, although their finishing lacked accuracy, demonstrated when Marco hit a drive over the top. High drama in the final minutes, when Cabrejo was caught by an accidental blow to his throat. Following lengthy treatment, Cartagenas gritty full back was stretchered off, leaving his colleagues to play out the remainder of the half with only 10 men. Twas during this periond that Extremaduras other Argentine, Wicha, almost doubled his teams lead, when his firm header flew over the bar.
Half Time - Extremadura - 1 Cartagena - 0
A needless booking for Marco early in the 2nd half, would later prove costly. When Sivori played an inch perfect through ball to Sabino, with just the keeper to beat, it was as if the script had already been written. He had time to round his opponent. But oh no, not Sabino. The low in confidence striker chose to lob the goalie, and alas the crossbar!! News broke that play off rivals Portuense were leading 3-0 at half time, meaning that Cartagena now had to win. Midway through the half, Marco stupidly tripped an opponent right under the nose of referee Arevalo (whom I thought had an excellent game) and was incensed when he received his marching orders (2nd yellow card). Funnilly enough, the numerical dissadvantage had a possitive effect on Cartagena. It took a brilliant goal line clearance to deny Molist a goal, which his precise header deserved. More Cartagena pressure ensued, as first Carmona saw his long range rocket well saved, then another Molist header rattled the crossbar. Extremadura were getting rattled themselves, none moreso that manager Angel Alcazar, who was dismissed from the dugout for his comments to the ref. With only 3 mins of normal time remaining, a slight glimmer of hope came Cartagenas way. Following a goalmouth scramble, the ball ricocheted to a grateful Elias, who sidefooted the ball home with aplomb.
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No sooner had I sent a text to Sky Blue Fred giving him the good news, than our hopes were once again dashed, only this time there was no coming back. Once again, it was the excellent Changui who caused the damage. His determined run at the Cartagena defence, caught them unawares, as he released Sub Ruiz with a defence splitting through ball. As Ruiz slammed the ball home, sending the home supporters in raptures of delight, Cartagenas season, that had once promised so much, was now well and truely over. Portuense, as expected, won 3-0, to seal the fate.
Attendance - 2,000
Forthcoming Fixture
Although it´s about as welcome as a hole in the head, there is one more game still to play. On Sat 26 May, ko 7pm, 8th place Ceuta visit Cartagonova Stadium for the final div 2b fixture of the season. This is a change to the original published date, because of election day on Sunday throughout Spain. Cartagena are guaranteed of a 5th place finish, but Ceuta still need a win to finish high enough for qualification into next seasons Copa Del Rey (Spanish FA Cup). Therefore, an entertaining and competitive game is in prospect. Please phone Steve on 656579423 for further information.
SATURDAY 26 MAY
KO 7PM
SPANISH DIV 2B
FC CARTAGENA
V
AD CEUTA
CARTAGONOVA STADIUM
miércoles, 23 de mayo de 2007
Floro habla en Onda Regional.
martes, 22 de mayo de 2007
Posible adiós de Gómez.
domingo, 20 de mayo de 2007
Sin opciones.
En el minuto 33 llegaría el gol local, cuando Changui, en más que clarisimo fuera de juego, dispara a puerta y le da la alegría a los locales, 1-0. Seria en el minuto 40 cuando un medio centro extremeño le propina un codazo contundente en la nuez a Cabrejo quien ha tenido que retirarse en camilla y a estas horas está en observación en un hospital extremeño con perdidas intermitentes de consciencia y tiene afectada la espalda pero desconocemos el grado. Así se llegaría al descanso, donde salió Lafuente por el lesionado Cabrejo y Alcoy también quitaría a Teo y daría entrada a Sabino para buscar el empate.
Pero duraría poco, menos de un minuto, cuando un defensa cartagenero se queda reclamando fuera de juego de un jugador azulgrana, el colegiado no lo ve así o no lo quiere ver y otra vez se pone el Extremadura por delante.Así ha acabado el partido y ya nada más que queda jugar el partido contra el Ceuta, que será un mero tramite para acabar la liga. De nada sirvió la victoria ayer del Melilla, el Cartagena no fue capaz de sacar algo positivo del Francisco de la Hera, al menos un empate albergaba algo de posibilidades en la última jornada, pero ni aún así, el equipo no está bien y ha faltado concentración y sangre fría, las expulsiones de Leo y Marco ante Águilas y Extremadura en dos encuentros que te juegas la vida, el cese de Montes, las malas relaciones de la plantilla con el propio Montes .... fue bonito mientras duro y esta vez la afición sí que respondió.
El Efesé lo tiene en su mano.
Cerro Reyes 1-0 Villanueva
Linares 3-1 Villanovense
Ceuta 1-1 Real Jaén
Granada 2-1 Écija
Córdoba 1-2 Melilla
sábado, 19 de mayo de 2007
Todo sobre el Extremadura Vs FC Cartagena.
Os recordamos que los autobuses están financiados por la Concejalía de deportes a través de la COEC, la plantilla y cuerpo técnico de este club, CARTAGENERA DE MAQUINARÍA y PROMOCIONES ALUMBRES.
LA SALIDA SERÁ EL SÁBADO A LAS 12 DESDE EL PABELLÓN CENTRAL por lo que rogamos que transmitáis este mensaje a los aficionados y solicitamos que lleguen con suficiente antelación para que no se atrase la salida.
Dentro del plan de viaje reseñar que habrá dos paradas en la ida y dos en la vuelta. El regreso será al finalizar el encuentro y transcurrida una hora de viaje se parará para comer.
Sabemos que es complicado pero nos gustaría además que si alguien a última hora es consciente de que no va a cubrir su reserva, lo comunique al pabellón de deportes 968 12 89 00 y así podríamos completar esas supuestas vacantes con la lista de espera a las que también les haría mucha ilusión desplazarse.
viernes, 18 de mayo de 2007
Todos con el Efesé y casi cinco autobuses.
Por otra parte siguen llegando muestras de apoyo al club en el intento de que los aficionados tengan todas las comodidades para viajar a Extremadura y en este capítulo es importantísimo reseñar el detalle que ha tenido la empresa Carrefour a través de su director Francisco López que ha ofrecido una bolsa de picnic para cada uno de los atrevidos viajeros.
Les recordamos que por tanto, La concejalía de deportes a través de la COEC sufraga los gastos del primer autobús, y los jugadores y técnicos de este club el segundo.
Sobre el cuarto autobús os informaremos en la medida en la que vaya avanzando el día. Lo que si que queremos dejar claro que aunque queden plazas libres para que los regazados encuentren un hueco, el número de autobuses quedará cerrado esta noche. El cuarto autobús saldrá y los gastos correrán a cargo de Promociones Alumbres.
El club vuelve a solicitar que la gente interesada siga cumplimentando las inscripciones con el objetivo de valorar si es viable sacar un quinto autobús.
Desde la peña GOTO CARTAGO y creo que de parte de toda la afición, felicitar a todos los patrocinadores y recordar que la afición del Portuense nos gana con casi siete autobuses.
miércoles, 16 de mayo de 2007
¡¡¡ Qué locura !!!
Comunicado oficial del FC Cartagena.
El F.C.Cartagena les informa que la plantilla y cuerpo técnico de este club no quieren que ninguno de los seguidores albinegros que estén dispuestos a viajar hasta Extremadura para apoyar al equipo, se quede en tierra y han decidido sufragar de su propio bolsillo el segundo autobús, que ya está completo y que partirá el próximo sábado desde el pabellón.
Como podéis ver el F.C.Cartagena es cada vez más una familia en la que los jugadores quieren contar con la afición que de forma importante ya se ha trasladado este año, a Baza y Águilas y los que están muy agradecidos. Es esta una oportunidad única para disfrutar de una fiesta del fútbol en la que el equipo se juega mucho.
El club solicita que los interesados sigan apuntándose en la lista del pabellón porque se sufragarán cuantos autobuses sean necesarios.
martes, 15 de mayo de 2007
Completado un nuevo autobús.
FC Cartagena 3 - CD Alcalá 1. By Steve.
FC CARTAGENA - 3 ALCALA - 1
BY STEVE HIBBERD
Caretaker manager, Fran Alcoy, steered his men onto an essential victory, rekindling play off aspirations for Cartagena.
Following last weeks defeat against Aguilas, Cartagenas board took drastic action by sacking our hairy friend, coach Jose Luis Montes (aka ´The Walrus´). Thus ends this seasons 3rd managers reign of 15 matches (8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats). A shocking sequence of 5 games without a win, yielding only 2 points, resulted in the once unthinkable prospect of life outside the play off positions. Going into this game against 8th place Alcala, Cartagena found themselves 5th, some 4 points behind Portuense. Having already won at Alcala, a double was on the cards for Los Albinegros.
Injury and suspensions, once again tested Cartagenas resources to the limit. Missing through a ban, were Leo and Orlando, whilst Lusarreta has aggravated an old injury. A recall for keeper Caballero was one of many tactical changes.
FC CARTAGENA TEAM
CABALLERO, RIVAS, OSCAR RODRIGUEZ, MARIANO SANCHEZ, CABREJO, ELIAS, MARCO, TEO (SABINO 70), SIVORI (MARCOS GUILL 84), MOLIST, OSCAR RICO (CARMONA 66)
All Cartagena players had the riot act read to them, in what surely was to be their last chance salon, if they really wanted promotion. Inside the very 1st min, Sivori produced a diving header from Molists cross, which looped over the crossbar. Although creating the best chances, it was the old old story of not being able to put them away - finely illustrated when from Teos cross, Sivori again missed the target. But, constant pressure eventually paid off dividends. Ironically, no sooner had Mariano Sanchez headed home on 38 mins from Cabrejos cross, than reports reached the stadium that Portuense had lost their early kick off match at Melilla (news that dilighted both players and fans alike).
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Half Time: Cartagena - 1 Alcala - 0
A determined Los Albinegros side started where they left off. Oscar Rico was having his best game for the club, and when his tremendous drive rattled the crossbar, Sivori hit the rebound over the top. On 54 mins, a well worked move resulted in the unfortunate Alex Ortiz unintentionally putting the ball into his own net from Molists cross, to double Cartagenas advantage.
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Full back Rivas was being given plenty of freedom to attack down the right flank. One such move, resulted in his cross being headed just past the post by Molist. Later, he was called to demonstrate his defensive qualities, although his robust challenge, which prevented a dangerous move, earned him the gmes 3rd and final booking (alongside Oscar Rodrigues and Mariano Sanchez). An unusual incident saw an overhead kick by Carmona land straight to Molist, who in turn sent his overhead kick inches over the bar. With 15 mins remaining, Alcala had probably their best opportunity of the game. Caballero could only watch on, as a well taken free kick from just outside the box hit the upright, then rolled to safety.
This was definately becomming Alcalas period of supremacy, for moments later, Alex Ortiz almost made amends for his earlier bloomer, when he forced Caballero to pull off an important save. Normal service was soon resumed though, when in the dying minutes, another inch perfect assist by Molist was finely executed by Carmona, who cellebrated his 4th goal of the season in style.
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Deep into stoppage time, Cartagenas defence turned into zombies, as Nando strolled past 5 of them, before planting his shot past Caballero, without a tackle being made.
Attendance: 3,500
Division 2b - top 5 positions
1. Sevilla ´B´ 72 points
2. Cordoba 69 points
3. Linares 67 points
4. Portuense 65 points
5. Cartagena 64 points
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
With only 2 games remaining, Sevilla ´B´ have qualified for the play offs, and can´t be caught by Cartagena. The remaining 3 sides vying for play off slots (Cordoba, Linares and Portuense), are catchable, but must drop points, whilst Los Albinegros have to keep on winning. On Sunday 20 May, ko 1200 noon, Cartagena visit 16th place Extremadura. A free coach has been laid on for all Cartagena fans by the club. Unfortunately, Extremadura are also desparate for points, as they battle against the drop to div 3. Having already won by 3-1, when Extremadura visited Cartagonova Stadium back in early January, it is essential that another double is secured by Los Albinegros.
Sun 27 May ko 6pm - Cartagena v Ceuta
For further imformation, please contact Steve on 656579423.
La afición responde.
Si la demanda continúa, se estudiaría la posibilidad de poner otro autobús más, así que es necesario seguir inscribiéndose en la lista del pabellón central y a través de patrocinadores poder conseguir un segundo autobús.
lunes, 14 de mayo de 2007
Bus para Extremadura.
Dada la importancia del próximo partido que el FC Cartagena va a disputar en la localidad de Almendralejo ante el Extremadura, la Concejalía de Deportes del Ayuntamiento de Cartagena ha gestionado a través de COEC y de diferentes empresas un autobús para todos aquellos aficionados que lo deseen puedan viajar de forma gratuita. La salida del autobús está condicionada a que se complete al menos el 75% de los asientos.
Igualmente la Concejalía de Deportes informa que el viaje (ida y vuelta) se hará en el día y que los menores de 18 años que deseen desplazarse tendrán que presentar para la reserva una autorización firmada por su padre/madre/tutor y dar el DNI de la persona (mayor de 18 años) con la que viaja y que será su responsable en el desplazamiento.
Para más información e inscripciones deben personarse en la Oficina del Pabellón Central en horario de oficinas. Las inscripciones se abren mañana (15 de mayo) a las 10:00 horas.
**Nota: La salida del autobús será desde el Pabellón Central el sábado a las 12:00 de la noche.
EL FÚTBOL CLUB CARTAGENA PAGARA LAS ENTRADAS:
El FC Cartagena ha decidido que regalará a todos los aficionados que viajen en el autobús las entradas para poder ver el importante partido que jugará el FC Cartagena contra el CF Extremadura SAD. Las entradas serán entregadas en Almendralejo una vez que llegados al Estadio.
NECESITAMOS VUESTRO APOYO.
domingo, 13 de mayo de 2007
No es imposible
Un equipo ofensivo con Mariano atrás por la sanción de Orlando, tenia que afrontar el partido donde era crucial sacar los tres puntos para mantener vivas las esperanzas de jugar los play off.
El partido empezaba con avisos, aunque no muy certeros, del cuadro local, siendo así a los 11 minutos cuando ya había tenido el cuadro cartagenero dos ocasiones claras.La primera parte se ha notado que el Alcalá no venia de vacaciones, se ha notado un equipo que no deja hacer juego, muy encima, pero nuestro Efesé lo ha superado y de que manera.
A los 41 minutos, cuando ya íbamos al descanso con el 0-0, aparece Mariano y de cabeza establece el 1-0 y se desató la alegría en el estadio, más aún cuando llegaban noticias de que el Melilla iba ganando 2-1 al Portuense.Así se llegaba al descanso, en el cual más de uno lo hemos pasado pegados a un transistor para oír los últimos minutos del Melilla-Portuense y antes de que los jugadores saltaran al campo acababa el partido en el Norte de Africa con lo que nos poníamos a 1 punto del Portuense si se producía la victoria.A los 6 minutos de la segunda parte Oscar Rodriguez engancha un trallazo hacia la portería visitante y pega en el travesaño, da en el suelo, la parcela local cantaba GOL, pero el árbitro no lo concedió y habrá que esperar a las repeticiones para ver si entró o no.
Sería dos minutos después cuando Teo lanza a portería y el esférico es desviado desafortunado por un defensa alcalaíno y se establece el 2-0 en el electrónico. La locura se desataba y más de uno ya respiraba tranquilo.En el minuto 66 sería Oscar Rico, esplendido en la tarde hoy, quien dejaría su puesto a Carmona, quien nos ha regalado alguna genialidad hoy.Cuatro minutos después sería Teo quien dejaría el terreno de juego para dar entrada a Sabino, quien tendría labor en el tercer gol.En el minuto 83 era el Alcalá quien de falta al borde del área le daba al palo e inquietó a más de uno.Un minuto después se escapa Carmona por banda y yéndose por el lateral de la portería impacta el balón en el lateral de la red. En el minuto 85, es Sivori quien abandona el campo para dar entrada a Marcos Guill. En el 89, el Cartagena se inventaria uan genialidad que deja el balón en en los pies de Sabino, quien pasa a Molist, para que éste a placer le ceda el balón a Carmona que bate al portero y coloca el 3-0. En el 91 seria el Alcalá quien marcaría el gol de la honra.
El partido acaba 3-1, nos quedamos a un punto del ¨Portu¨, a tres del Linares y la semana que viene nos espera el Extremadura, equipo con la "soga" al cuello del descenso directo.
sábado, 12 de mayo de 2007
Previa FC Cartagena Vs. CD Alcalá.
jueves, 10 de mayo de 2007
Competición dicta sentencia.
miércoles, 9 de mayo de 2007
Ante el Alcalá, todos al estadio.
martes, 8 de mayo de 2007
Montes se despide.
lunes, 7 de mayo de 2007
Montes cesado y la asamblea ...
Y unido a todo esto, la junta directiva ha tomado la determinación de cesar a José Luis Montes y poner en su puesto a Juan Francisco Alcoy, ¿no hubiera sido mejor cesarlo tras la derrota ante el Linares?, me consta y era casi conocido por toda la parroquia blanquinegra, que la comunión entre Montes y la plantilla acabó hace ya varias jornadas. Suerte a Juan Francisco, la suya será también la nuestra. Será el tercer entrenador de la presente temporada, tras la dimisión de Amaral y cesar a José Luis Montes.
Alcalá, Extremadura y Ceuta serán los tres match boll que tendrá Alcoy, eso sí, aún ganándolo todo toca esperar que Linares y Portuense fallen, porque Córdoba y Sevilla Atlético ya están muy lejos.
domingo, 6 de mayo de 2007
Impotencia.
Nada más comenzar la segunda mitad, un jugador local se deja caer, literalmente, al lado de Cabrejo y el trencilla no dudo ni un segundo en pitar la pena máxima que suponía el 1-1 y metía en el partido al Águilas, dejando muy tocado al Efesé que no tardó en encajar el 2-1. Mucho tiempo por delante para intentar al menos el empate, Sabino fue derribado, luego se verá por tv, pero pareció dentro del área y fue pitada fuera, alguna ocasión más, pero el equipo moralmente está muy tocado, bastante. Los jugadores desquiciados y la afición con rabia e impotencia de ver como un señor de amarillo fosforescente se decantaba una y otra vez por el equipo local.
Algunas lágrimas tras el pitido final y con Efesé, efesé se abandonó el "Rubial", antes, algunos jugadores del Cartagena agradecieron la compañía de los fieles regalándoles sus camisetas. La clasificación está más que complicada, pero todo puede pasar, Córdoba y Sevilla quedan a 8 puntos, Linares a cinco y Portuense a cuatro. Tres jornadas para jugársela, pero no sólo en el campo, mi opinión y la de muchos aficionados que hoy hemos estado en el "Rubial", es de que también se la "juegue" en otros terrenos, o a caso alguien duda que otros no lo hacen?.
sábado, 5 de mayo de 2007
Previa Águilas CF Vs. FC Cartagena.
jueves, 3 de mayo de 2007
Las entradas a buen ritmo.
En la web oficial del FC Cartagena tenéis colgado el vídeo "enganche" para este encuentro. El horario para retirar las entradas es el siguiente:
* Viernes 4 de mayo: 10 a 14 y 17 a 20 horas.
* Sábado 5 de mayo: 10 a 13 horas.
"GoTo Cartago" estará en Aguilas con el Efesé
Por otro lado, Efese_for_ever, que el año pasado estuvo en Aguilas, nos manda esta interesante instantánea para que todos los que vayan a viajar se hagan una idea de en qué posición del campo vamos a estar y de qué manera nos van a colocar. Asumamos que no es el mejor campo de Segunda B, pero será donde consigamos tres puntos clave. Animo.
miércoles, 2 de mayo de 2007
Todos a Águilas.
Ø Viernes 4 de mayo: de 10 a 14 horas
Ø Viernes 4 de mayo (tarde) dependiendo de la disponibilidad de localidades restantes.
FC Cartagena 0 - CD Linares 3. By Steve.
FC CARTAGENA - 0 CD LINARES - 3
BY STEVE HIBBERD
Those once heartfelt words of resignation, exclaimed painfully by an ex England boss on the verge of being sacked, could well apply to Cartagenas present incumbent.
Last Sundays defeat removed Cartagena from the play off places, and without doubt has placed Jose Montes position as manager in serious jeopardy. The fact that 3 key players were missing through injury, is no excuse. His troops performance was totally unacceptable. They all need to take a long hard look in the mirror for a reality check. Lets hope that in the reflection, they see that of Stuart Pearce, his face contorted with passion and desire to win, with a willingness to die for his club.
For if they don´t perform with more commitment than has been on display in recent weeks, then we can kiss goodbye to qualifying for the play offs. Linares had come to Cartagonova Stadium on a mission. They fully deserved victory over a team, which is now below them in the pecking order. One sickening statistic sums up Cartagenas naivety in finishing off sides - Cartagena: 23 corners compared to Linares: 4 corners!! Obviously, with 4 games still to be played, anything is possible, but for the first time this season, Cartagena must rely on other sides slipping up. So, not only did Los Albinegros fall to a 2nd consequetive 0-3 defeat (biggest deficit since 03-04 season), but their unbeaten home league record has well and truely gone up in smoke (last league defeat at home was 05/06 season). It was a joy to watch the 500 or so Linares fans massed behind the clock end, suitably dressed in their clubs replica blue and white shirs, outsinging over 3,000 home fans. They showed a strong resemblance to the most vocal and passionate fans in England - Hampshires finest (its official, top of the Sunday Mirror poll!!).
FC CARTAGENA TEAM
CABALLERO, LEO, LUSARRETA, OSCAR RODRIGUEZ (ELIAS 65), CABREJO, ORLANDO, MARCO, SIVORI, CARMONA (TEO 60), MOLIST, OSCAR RICO (SABINO 51)
Cartagena kicked off without the services of the injured trio, Chito, Lafuente and Mariano ´Mr Dependable´ Sanchez. Any regular readers will know whats coming next! Yes, you guessed it - Cartagena missed a sitter in the opening minutes. Once again the indignity fell to Sivori, whose shot from Molists cross hit the post, with the goal at his mercy after only 4 mins played. Linares soon hit back. Following on from 2 close shaves, when Cartagena rode their luck, Linares exploited woeful defending as Pedro Diaz headed home the opening goal, virtually unmarked on 22 mins. If the opening exchanges belonged to Linares, Cartagena certainly dominated the period up to the interval. On the half hour mark, Oscar Rico did well to create space for himself, but his shot lacked accuracy. His captain Sivori, faired no better when his firm header sailed agonisingly over the bar. Finally, on the stroke of half time, Molist was guilty of wasting a glorious opportunity, when he too shot wide.
Half Time: Cartagena - 0 Linares - 1
Neither side were playing creative football, when out of the blue, disaster struck!! A harmless cross should have been a bread and butter clearance for the Cartagena defence, but alas, they allowed veteran Brazilian striker Catanha to score with a superbly brave diving header. With 56 mins on the clock, a point, let alone victory, was looking as likely as Osama Bin Laden turning up at a George Bush birthday bash!! Hitting the post is often deemed as unlucky - but is it bad luck, or just downright bad finishing? I suggest that when Molist hit the far post, with most of an unguarded goal to aim at, the latter most definately applies. For once, Sabino was on target from the rebound, but the celebrations were cut short by an unwanted linesman flag. Soon after, Linares should have put the game beyond doubt, when a Peter Crouch clone, Sergio Posigo, should have done better with an unchallenged header, which went wide. This was great end to end stuff - superb entertainment for the neutral, nailbiting torture for the home fans. A brilliant solo run by Linares outstanding winger Sierra, resulted in his shot just missing the target. Although Molist almost scored, but for a brave save at his feet by keeper Manu, it was Linares who scored again after 86 mins. Nothing had seemed to stick for Cartagenas keeper Caballero, who will probably be dropped for the next match. He could only parry a shot straight to the feet of super marksman Diaz, who gleefully dispatched his 2nd goal of the game. As the game entered stoppage time, both goalies brought off fine saves, especially the one to deny Sivori a consolation goal.
Division 2b - top 5
1. Cordoba - 66 points
2. Sevilla ´B´ - 66 points
3. Portuense - 64 points
4. Linares - 63 points
5. Cartagena - 61 points
FORTHCOMING FIXTURES
When a team has collected just 2 points from a possible 12, the last thing they need is a hard away local derby. But thats exactly what Cartagena have got in store next match. Mid table Murcian rivals Aguilas, provide the opposition at their tiny El Rubial Stadium on Sunday 6 May, ko 6pm. All top 4 sides will be at home, as Cartagena must go one better than the 2-2 draw recorded from the last meeting at Cartagonova Stadium back in December.
Sunday 13 May - Cartagena v Alcala
Sunday 20 May - Extremadura v Cartagena
Sunday 27 May - Cartagena v Ceuta
martes, 1 de mayo de 2007
¿Qué pasa con la "afisión"?.
En la comarca de Cartagena, por suerte o por desgracia, tenemos esta afición y como tal, a mí todos me merecen un respeto, desde los Komandos que no paran de animar hasta el Frente Aladroke que dá colorido a la grada, pasando por el resto de peñas y por el abuelete sin dientes de tribuna. No es más aficionado el que más anima ni eso eso le da derecho a creerse mejor que los demás. Hay gran cantidad de aficionados que no animan y sufren como el que más el ver la grada vacía y perder a su equipo de la forma que se perdió ante el Linares. Cada cual tendrá su "historia" y sus motivaciones. Muchos ex jugadores no acuden al estadio. Grandes aficionados a estos colores han dejado de ir.
La solución inicial podría pasar por un ascenso, antes hay que disputar 38 jornadas más las pertinentes eliminatorias y estar con el equipo, pero el problema va más allá, la afición ha perdido su "cantera" y eso no se soluciona de la noche al día. Es un problema generacional que no se soluciona tirándose los trastos los unos a los otros. Hay que hacer llegar el club al ciudadano de a pie y que la gente joven vuelva al estadio y se enganche de nuevo al Efesé. Ir a institutos, universidad, centros comerciales, fútbol base, todo vale para acabar con el cemento del Cartagonova. De momento nos queda Águilas y el equipo nos necesita. Dejemos a JIM, a Amaral y todo lo sucedido a lo largo de la temporada, las espadas están en alto y aún hay posibilidades, ahora más que nunca todos con el Efesé. Después ya habrá tiempo.