JOSE HAS THE MIDAS TOCHEFC CARTAGENA - 4 CADIZ CF - 1
BY STEVE HIBBERD
Summer signing top goalscorer Jose Toche, added another brace to his already impressive total of 13, as Cartagena launched a 2nd half blitz, which left Cadiz not knowing what had hit them. This div 2a battle of Spain's major naval ports, was on paper promotion v relegation candidates, but on the first half showing, you could have been excused for mistaking which was which. Cadiz were by far the more impressive side during the first 45 mins, restricting the home side to a solitary worthwhile strike by Moreno on 24 mins, which edged fractionally the wrong side of the far post, following a great assist by Longas. No one could have imagined that such a dramatic turn around could occur, following a superb opening goal for the visitors after only 6 mins. The impressive Abrahams struck a 25 yard free kick with such venom, that even keeper Rubens timely dive could not prevent the ball squeezing just inside the post.
Abrahams continued to torment the Cartagena defence in the 2nd half, shooting just wide on 53 mins, repeating the feat 2 mins later. Up to this stage, it looked like it was only a matter of time before Cadiz added a 2nd goal, that was until Toche turned the game on its head (although somewhat fortuitously), totally against the run of play. A 57th min corner (which replays show, should have been a goal kick) was headed on by Etxeita to Toche at the far post. His close range drive struck the underside of the crossbar, before bouncing over the line (some you win, some you lose!!). Veteran striker Victor, on as substitute, rose majestically to head home an inch perfect cross by Moreno on 64 mins. Now it was one way traffic, and when Toche converted a De Lucas assist on 75 mins, poor Cadiz knew there was no way back. With 10 mins remaining, Victor turned provider for De Lucas to rub salt into the wounds of a good Cadiz side, who did not deserve to be on the end of such a hammering. This victory completed a double over the men from Andalucia, but more importantly, kept daylight between themselves and the chasing pack (all whom won) for the coveted 3rd place slot.
Next Saturday, 20 March ko 6pm, Cartagena have a long journey to northern Spain, when they take on fallen giants Celta Vigo in another div 2a fixture. For further info on FC Cartagena, visit www.gotocartago.com or www.futbolclubcartagena.com.
BY STEVE HIBBERD
Summer signing top goalscorer Jose Toche, added another brace to his already impressive total of 13, as Cartagena launched a 2nd half blitz, which left Cadiz not knowing what had hit them. This div 2a battle of Spain's major naval ports, was on paper promotion v relegation candidates, but on the first half showing, you could have been excused for mistaking which was which. Cadiz were by far the more impressive side during the first 45 mins, restricting the home side to a solitary worthwhile strike by Moreno on 24 mins, which edged fractionally the wrong side of the far post, following a great assist by Longas. No one could have imagined that such a dramatic turn around could occur, following a superb opening goal for the visitors after only 6 mins. The impressive Abrahams struck a 25 yard free kick with such venom, that even keeper Rubens timely dive could not prevent the ball squeezing just inside the post.
Abrahams continued to torment the Cartagena defence in the 2nd half, shooting just wide on 53 mins, repeating the feat 2 mins later. Up to this stage, it looked like it was only a matter of time before Cadiz added a 2nd goal, that was until Toche turned the game on its head (although somewhat fortuitously), totally against the run of play. A 57th min corner (which replays show, should have been a goal kick) was headed on by Etxeita to Toche at the far post. His close range drive struck the underside of the crossbar, before bouncing over the line (some you win, some you lose!!). Veteran striker Victor, on as substitute, rose majestically to head home an inch perfect cross by Moreno on 64 mins. Now it was one way traffic, and when Toche converted a De Lucas assist on 75 mins, poor Cadiz knew there was no way back. With 10 mins remaining, Victor turned provider for De Lucas to rub salt into the wounds of a good Cadiz side, who did not deserve to be on the end of such a hammering. This victory completed a double over the men from Andalucia, but more importantly, kept daylight between themselves and the chasing pack (all whom won) for the coveted 3rd place slot.
Next Saturday, 20 March ko 6pm, Cartagena have a long journey to northern Spain, when they take on fallen giants Celta Vigo in another div 2a fixture. For further info on FC Cartagena, visit www.gotocartago.com or www.futbolclubcartagena.com.
A good win, we need the same again against Celta de Vigo to stay clear of Betis
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