There may have not been any goals but this match was far from boring. Los Rojillos (The Reds) dominated the match creating many opportunities but a combination of great goalkeeping and the woodwork prevented Lanzarote claiming all three points.
The Tenerife side went into this match as league leaders winning four and drawing two of their six matches played but they were forced to defend the majority of this game.
Lanzarote began on the front foot. Rojillos midfielder Marcos Cabrera had two efforts on goal in the seventh and ninth minute; the first was a bullet of a shot going just a metre wide of the left hand post and the second clearing the bar by a few feet.
In the 20th minute a beautiful cross field pass from defender Raúl sent winger Toñito on the chase, as the ball bounced the goalkeeper completely clattered Toñito and in what seemed a clear penalty the Referee waived play on.
The Rojillos were on top and looking sharp. In the 22nd minute a long throw from near the corner flag was headed on from Javi Betancort to Javi Melian, in an instant the striker side footed the ball from the flick on but the Tenerife keeper produced a top quality save palming the ball away for a corner.
Lanzarote were in the middle of a great spell but just could not apply that finishing touch to compliment their great build up play. read more »
