A dejected Ian Lane reports, as the recent winning streak of the Rojillos comes to an end. Even Super Barnsley Robbo can’t save us, always next week.GUADALAJARA 4 LANZAROTE 0
25th January 2010
U.D Lanzarote´s three match winning streak came to an abrupt end in the space of 16 second half minutes against second placed side, Guadalajara.
New signing Moncho made his debut and Ian Robinson partnered Rosmen up front in the absence of the injured Jonathon Torres. The Rojillos got off to a steady start and didn’t allow their opponents any time to dwell on the ball.
The best opportunities for the Rojillos came from set pieces in the opening 45 minutes as well as Englishman Robbo who beat his defender but the keeper somehow managed to smother his strike. The Madrid side came close from an effort by striker Marcos Navas in the 37th minute which was well saved by Lanzarote keeper Vilches and three minutes later the same player shot high and over inside the six yard box.
Lanzarote came out for the second half believing that they could win this game and looked the more capable team in possession. Less than 10 minutes into the second half and the game turned upside down for Lanzarote with the temperamental winger Toñito picking up his second yellow card in the space of five minute forcing his team mates to play the remainder of the match with 10 men.
Over 3000 home fans roared their team to attack the 10 man Lanzarote and they obliged with 16 minutes of deadly finishing.
Barnsley boy Ian was sacrificed and replaced with midfielder Maikel Padrón as Guadalara smelt blood and looked for the kill. In the 65th minute the home side went in front when Marcos Navas blasted in from close range following a goal mouth scramble.
In the 73rd minute winger Alain got round the back of the Lanzarote defence and chipped the advancing keeper to make the score 2-0. Four minutes later and midfielder Iván Moreno added a third and the rout was completed in the 81st minute when Sub Manzano stuck away the fourth.
There will certainly be another inquest regarding the red card from local boy Toñito. The 24 year old has been gifted a talent with his feet which could easily be playing in a higher division but his poor attitude is only worthy of the lower leagues of pub football. Sent off for the umpteenth time when the game was at stalemate will not impress his manager Carmelo Hernández.
Lanzarote still remain four points adrift of safety and have a mouth watering home clash next Sunday when they entertain league leaders Alcorcón. The Madrid outfit is riding high on confidence following their mauling of Real Madrid 4-0 a few weeks ago in the Copa Del Rey. They were knocked out of the cup in the following round by Primera Liga side Racing Santander 3-2 over two legs.
Their league form is also immense with five successive wins under their belt and 24 points out of a possible 27 over the last nine matches.
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