U.D. Lanzarote briefly moved back to top spot following a narrow win against the leagues bottom club with goals from striker Rosmen and defender Saúl.
The match was certainly not a spectacle, however for the many expat supporters who have been struggling with the harsh British winter, having a beer and watching football at a 5pm kick off time with a cloudless sky in 24 degrees heat, the match was magic.
The Rojillos went straight into the attack and in the 7th minute Echedey put fellow striker Rosmen through with a clear run at goal. The tall striker never looked confident and his strike reflected this as his poorly hit effort did not test the Tenerife keeper as the ball flew two yards wide of his left upright.
The opening goal came in the 28th minute. A free kick on the edge of the area was fiercely struck by Ayoze and Rosmen made up for his earlier error by doing what all good strikers should do, being first to the rebound by muscling his way in poking the ball home from close range sending his side into a 1-0 lead.
In the 39th minute Lanzarote would have doubled their lead if it would not have been for a brilliant triple save by the visiting keeper Manuel. Rosmen chased a through ball and superbly managed to get a first time strike on target which was saved by the feet of the keeper. The ball was retrieved near the corner flag by Rosmen, he sensibly did not rush his cross, he looked up and with the crowd becoming irritated he delivered an inch perfect pass to the far post finding Ayoze who powered in a header which was superbly saved, the ball fell back to Ayoze and he then thundered in a deadly drive which was somehow kept out by the Tenerife keeper. Lanzarote pushed and were looking the much better side but were unable to extend their lead before the break.
The second half lacked the intensity of the first but the Conejeros (locals) were running the show. The all important second goal came in the 64th minute. A clever quick free kick by Ayoze from the right wing was launched to the far post and the unmarked centre back Saúl powerfully headed home to give the Rojillos a 2-0 lead.
The Rojillos were then found guilty of taken their foot off the pedal and allowed Realejos to gain possession. The Tenerife side began to knock the ball around and Lanzarote, whilst still looking comfortable let their younger opponents gather some confidence.
Horror in the 90th minute for the Rojillos when Sub Alex sent in a low cross for the visitors and striker Jony calmly stuck the ball away to set up a terrifying four minutes of injury time for the shocked home fans.
Two minutes later and the Tenerife side were awarded a free kick on the edge of the area. The Lanzarote players must have been thinking Déjà vous having already surrended a two goal lead on the opening game of the season to this side. The free kick was struck low and hard around the wall by Aarón only for keeper Ruymán to produce an excellent save at his left hand post pushing the ball to safety.
A flurry of corners and throw in´s followed with the Tenerife goalkeeper coming forward to add to the pressure. The Rojillos defence withstood the bombardment but breathed a sigh of relief at the final whistle. Lanzarote moved to top spot but Las Palmas B replaced the Rojillos as leaders 24 hours later with a comfortable 3-1 home win.
Lanzarote will catch the ferry Sunday morning to face Corralejo in Fuerteventura. The Majoreras (Fuerteventurians) will be looking to avenge their 3-0 defeat they suffered to Lanzarote earlier in the season and three points here could put them in a play off position.
GOALS
1-0min 28 Rosmen
2-0min 64 Saúl
2-1 min 90 Jony
The Rojillos earn a well deserved point coming from behind against 7th placed Club Deportiva Vera in Tenerife.
This was always going to be a tough encounter. The Tenerife side had only lost one and drawn one of all this seasons home matches having won all the others. Lanzarote travelled early on New Years Eve and returned to celebrate the New Year in Lanzarote on the 8pm flight.
Neither side dominated the opening stages with Lanzarote striker Yaco the only player offering any threat. His first strike from distance went wide and his second strike just inside the area produced a good save from the Tenerife keeper by turning the ball wide for a corner.
Just after the half hour the home side took the lead. Right winger Bauldino raced past Lanzarote´s left back and with the keeper drawn he intelligently pulled the ball back for team mate Yoni who had the easiest of tap ins to put his side 1-0 up.
After the break the Rojillos upped the tempo and looked determined to level the scores. The breakthrough finally came 11 minutes from time. Following a corner the ball fell loose inside the box and defender Guayo was the first to react and blasted the ball home to make the score one apiece.
Both sides went hell for leather to find a winner but had to settle ending the year with a point each. Lanzarote slip to second following Las Palmas B winning 2-1 at home the day previous sending them top going into the New Year.
Once again the Lanzarote home fixture for the next match has been changed. Lanzarote will be playing in Arrecife versus U.D. Realejos on Wednesday 5th January at 5pm kick off time.
GOALS
1-0 min 31 Yoni
1-1 min 79 Guayo
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