Los albinegros juegan en la nieve. By Steve.

SNOW JOKE FOR LOS ALBINEGROS

CD LEGANES - 2 FC CARTAGENA - 1

BY STEVE HIBBERD

This top of the table clash, played in snow bound Madrid, resulted in Leganes leapfrogging Cartagena into top spot. Leganes are now 3 points ahead of Los Albinegros following this bad tempered encounter. Cartagena slip into 3rd spot behind 2nd place Real Murcia ´B´, who won their local derby clash with Lorca. A goodly crowd of 3,000, packed inside a freezing Butarque Stadium, included 200 hardy souls who had made the long journey from the south Murcian coast (departing at 5am for a midday ko!). It seemed to start so well for Fabri Gonzales lads. Having the better of the opening period, they took the lead on 16 mins when a Viyuela right wing cross was converted by Tato. Although Leganes began to take the initiative as the 1st half progressed, Cartagena held on to maintain their lead at half time. Cartagena continued to create many chances in the 2nd half, but failure to convert any of them was soon to haunt them. Two goals in quick succession by the host side, appeared to knock the stuffing out of their opponents. Midfielder Juli levelled the scores on 62 mins, then wing man Nacho Aznar put Leganes ahead 7 mins later. To compound Cartagenas woes, Carmona received his 2nd booking of the match on 84 mins - the resulting dismissal will mean him missing the next match. In addition to Carmona, ref Villanueva also booked Cabrero and Falcon, plus 3 men from the home side.

FC CARTAGENA LINE-UP Ruben, Txiki, Miki Roque, Armando, Cabrejo, Carmona, Mariano, Falcon, Viyuela, Tato(Nano), Juan Pablo(Addison) Forthcoming Fixture Next up for Cartagena is a visit from Athletico Madrid ´B´, who are currently languishing just above the drop zone. Make a note in your diary for Sunday 18 January ko 12 h, at Cartagonova Stadium, for another important div 2b clash.