Merecido empate del Cartagena. By Steve.

CARTAGENA DESERVE SHARE OF POINTS
RACING PORTUENSE - 0 FC CARTAGENA - 0
BY STEVE HIBBERD

Cartagena regained some pride following 2 horror shows in recent weeks against Mazarron and Marbella, after a hard earned point was won at Portuense.
Bottom of div 2b, Portuense also neded to show their metal following a winless start to the season, now extended to 8 games. Their defence was beefed up by ex Cartagena favourite, the pony tailed Merino, who starred in a defence minded side. Manager Alcoy chose not to make sweeping changes (primarily because his options are sorely limited) for this character testing match, although the return of Carmona following a served suspension was quite predictable.
Both sides defences held firm, in a game of limited chances. The gamble to bring on unfit substitute Lafuente on the hour mark, could have repercussions as he lasted only 18 minutes before being replaced by Toledo.
FC CARTAGENA LINE UP
CABALLERO, ORMAZABAL, CHARCOS, JUVENAL, ORLANDO, MARIANO, CABREJO, SIVORI, MOLIST (CURRO), CHITO (LAFUENTE) (TOLEDO), CARMONA

Forthcoming Fixture
On Sunday 21 October, Cartagena are at home to div 2b new boys, Real Betis ´B´. Unfortunately, at time of writing this report, the kick off time was undecided, but details of the match can be obtained by phoning Steve on 656579423. So, why not come along to Cartagonova Stadium next Sunday, and watch 11th place Cartagena hopefully get back to winning ways against 5th place Real Betis, who have so far yet to win on their travels.