Ian Lanes, was there, he reports from Gran Canaria.UNIVERSIDAD 1 LANZAROTE 3
11th January 2010
Can you Adam and Eve it? The league leaders played off the park by bottom club Lanzarote. Striker Jonathon Torres marks his return with a hat trick as the Rojillos make it nine points out of a possible twelve and emphasize their intent to steer clear of relegation.
The four new signings, Goalkeeper Vilches, defenders Richard and Juachi and of course Jonathon Torres all made a stunning impact on their debuts.
With a back four oozing with confidence with the knowledge that behind them is a goalkeeper with nine years experience of playing his football in Spain’s Bronze league, a confident Rojillos team pulled off the days shock win.
It took the Rojillos less than two minutes to stamp their authority. A ball crossed in was flicked on by the ever improving Rosmen and the prodigal son Jonathon Torres fired in a volley from the edge of the box to put the Rojillos into an early 0-1 lead.
Five minutes later and the man who had spent the first half of this season with Alicante Jonathon Torres was at it again. An outrageous overhead kick flew inches over the Universidad bar. The boy was on fire!
In the 13th minute a precise pass from Torres was received by Ayoze Pérez and his strike beat keeper Lampón but was cleared off the line by a defender.
An injury in the 15th minute for Santi Torres saw an eager Toñito coming on as a sub. Moments later and his impact was almost deadly as he saw his strike thundering off the bar.
The league leader’s only threat came from dead ball situations and the Rojillos new goalkeeper Vilches looked in complete control.
A minute before the break and a rampant Lanzarote had doubled their lead. A corner swung in from Rúben Rodriguez was met powerfully by the head of Torres and even though the keeper got a hand on the ball it was not enough as the Rojillos went into the half time break with a surprise but well deserved 0-2 lead.
Tactical changes from the Gran Canarian side were inevitable. With two up front and two just behind their intentions were obvious. Nevertheless, Lanzarote persisted and looked the more dangerous. The pain of conceding a goal just before half time did not relent as the Rojillos outclassed their opponents in all departments.
In the 55th minute Torres found himself on a one on one with the Universidad keeper. His goal bound effort was flicked away by the toes of the advancing keeper.
Just before the hour was up Universidad had their best chance of the match. Striker Cristo Marrero ran at speed through the Lanzarote defence passing several defenders and unleashing a strike that struck the post and away for a goal kick.
With 10 minutes remaining the Rojillos sealed their victory. A great run down the left wing by new boy Juachi whose inch perfect cross found the head of Torres and the Lanzarote striker nodded home completing a magnificent return to his home club with a classy hat trick.
Lanzarote were certain of their first away win of the season but unfortunately could not achieve their first clean sheet. On the counter attack and with the last kick of the match midfielder Ariday scored a consolation but nothing was going to dampen the spirits of a rejuvenated Rojillo side.
This was a great start to the second half of the season but Lanzarote are still bottom of the league and five points adrift of safety. Next week CD Toledo are the visitors. They too are on form with consecutive wins but their game last week was called off due to snow.
With the weather forecast over the next week looking excellent in Lanzarote with clear skies and temperatures in their mid 20´s a sudden shock of heat will be a welcome relief for the team based in central Spain.
Why not get away from the cold and hop on a plane and four hours later you will be basking in wonderful sunshine. What can be better than watching football whilst getting a sun tan?
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