Sol y Futbol: Lanzarote stay top and 5 points clear of 2nd place.

Ian reports on another fine win for Lanzarote, as they maintain their 5 point gap at the top of the table.  Remember, if you are visiting Lanzarote soon, pop along and watch a game. Most hotels will have information about fixtures and times, alternatively, go along to Teguise Market.  UD Lanzarote have a couple of official stalls there, and on away games Ian himself will be present.  He will be more than happy to chat to you about the club and sell you merchandise. Please remember the only official club market stalls, are in Teguise. 

PLAYAS JANDIA 0 LANZAROTE 2


Two goals in two minutes by Captain Rubén Rodríguez midway through the second half saw Lanzarote briefly go eight points clear at the top but a 2-0 home victory for Las Palmas B closes the gap to five points.

The first half was dominated by the home side but with poor finishing and some superb goalkeeping by Alejandro the Rojillos went into the break with the game scoreless.

Many times this season the Rojillos have not played a particularly good first half and then completely changed the face of the game in the second half as this was the case late on Saturday afternoon in Fuerteventura.

The Rojillos began the second period confidentially; nevertheless it was still the home side creating the better chances. In the 71st minute and with the Rojillos mounting the pressure a penalty was awarded for the visitors with striker Caliche being accused of handling inside the area. In form Rubén Rodríguez calmly stepped up and slotted home giving his side a 0-1 lead.

Only a couple of minutes later and Rubén Rodríguez controlled the ball inside the box and from a narrow angle beat keeper David Alemán and the Rojillos found themselves with a very pleasant 0-2 advantage.

Seven minutes from time and recently returned centre back Eliot received his second yellow card and the Rojillos were forced to play the closing minutes with only 10 men. The home side had run out of ideas as Lanzarote strolled home recording their seventh win in their last nine outings.

Rojillos manager Quico de Diego will be delighted with this away win and also the return to form of Captain Rubén Rodríguez but will be disheartened with his defensive problems. Regular Centre back Adrián Martín will be out at least till the end of the season with a bad knee injury and now fellow centre back Eliot will be suspended for a couple of matches.

Next week Lanzarote host U.D. Guía. The Gran Canarian side are just a point clear of relegation but have been in good form of late picking up seven points in their last three games.

GOALS

0-1min 71 Rubén Rodríguez (penalty)
0-2min 73 Rubén Rodríguez