Sol y Futbol: Los Rojillos still top after goaless draw in Tenerife.

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ATLÉTICO GRANADILLA 0 LANZAROTE 0


U.D. Lanzarote still top the division despite a draw against third placed side Atlético Granadilla, however, Las Palmas B close the gap to just two points following a 0-2 win against bottom club U.D. Realejos.

A draw looked odds on in this tight affair with both sides being in excellent form of late. The Tenerife side began the match the better of the two sides and in the 12th minute striker Carlos was put through but Rojillos keeper Alejandro read the danger and smothered the ball.

Lanzarote gradually settled and in the 20th minute had their best chance of the afternoon when midfielder Rubén Rodríguez saw his effort come crashing off the Tenerife bar and away to safety.

The half ended with a chance for either side. In the 33rd minute a strike by Iván Reverón was comfortably saved by the Lanzarote keeper Alejandro, and then a few minutes later a free kick by Jotha flew inches past the right hand post for the visitors.

The Rojillos had their backs to the wall the entire second half and didn’t threaten Grandillas´s keeper at any moment. A sturdy defensive display and some moments of brilliance from the Lanzarote keeper kept the hosts at bay.

In the 50th minute a long range effort from midfielder Iván Martín whistled off the crossbar and ten minutes later the same player would have given his side the lead if it wasn’t for a superb save from the Lanzarote number one.

For the rest of the match the Rojillos seemed content to sit behind the ball and restricted the home side to long range efforts.

This draw halts the three match away winning streak, nevertheless the Rojillos should be extremely content with their point which keeps the gap to third place to eight points. Ten matches remain for Lanzarote and eleven for title rivals Las Palmas B. Lanzarote next game is a tasty affair against local rivals Marítima. The game has been brought forward and will be played Friday 11th March at 8.45pm. Las Palmas B will also have a tough task on their hands when they visit their bitter rivals and fourth placed side Tenerife B.