Sol y Futbol: Islanders Hit Rock Bottom

CACEREÑO 5 LANZAROTE 0

13th October 2009

U.D. Lanzarote have hit rock bottom. Thrashed by the team who prior to this match were propping up the league. The facts and figures don’t lie. Played eight. Won one, lost seven, scored four goals and conceded twenty two. Result; bottom of the league.

The Rojillos played a similar system to their previous away defeats which has not seen them score a single goal by packing the midfield and with one man up front. One must have sympathy for manager Carmelo Hernández as his choices are limited but surely it is now time to start defending from the front and play with two forwards.

Cacereño which is around 100 km from the border of Portugal were on the scoreboard on the quarter of an hour mark. A penalty awarded for a dubious foul by Rúben Rodriguez which was clearly outside of the area was not the best start for the Rojillos. Diego slotted the ball home and the hosts were in front.

Lanzarote did enjoy an equal amount of possession but very rarely looked like threatening the opponent’s goal. Four minutes before the half time break and Cacereño went 2-0 up. A shot from midfielder Rocha caught Lanzarote replacement keeper Ruymán by surprise and Lanzarote were two down at the break.

Fifteen minutes into the second half and Cacereño were awarded their second penalty of the day with Lanzarote keeper bringing down Rocha. Striker Valtierra converted and Lanzarote were three down before the hour.

The Rojillos began to get frustrated and received a string of yellow cards, then in the 79th minute centre back Faruk badly gave away a third penalty, received his second yellow card and again the Rojillos were forced to finish the match with only 10 men. Sub Rai made the score 4-0 as Lanzarote were made to suffer another 10 minutes.

Five minutes from time and sub Esteve completed the rout ensuring a depressing long journey home for Lanzarote. Next week Lanzarote face a daunting home match versus in form Sporting Gijón B. The Primers Liga´s B side are sure to be confident of achieving their third straight win on the bounce.