MAZARRON WIN 2-0 AT ATHLETICO PULPILENO

Mazarron came into this game with four regular players missing and took time to settle. Both teams had difficulty in retaining possession in the early stages, it was Mazarron who were first to show anything of note in the 8th minute when Perico shot from the edge of the box straight at the keeper.

Pulpi had two corners but both were easily cleared. Ruben was put through by Pollo in the 15th minute, his attempt on goal went out for a corner off the keeper.

Barrachina was put through a minute later but shot wide and shortly after Ruben tried to chip the keeper but didn’t get any height on it, Pulpi then had two more corners followed by a free kick which Ikea in the Mazarron goal pushed round the post for another corner. In the 35th Perico directed a header straight at the keeper, this was followed by Cecilio having a great chance in the box but sliced his shot wide.

Half time: 0-0

Perico was replaced by Panocha and this had an immediate effect in giving Mazarron some width down the left side. Pulpi had a chance from close range in the 48th minute but the shot went wide. Mazarron had a good chance when the ball fell to Ruben on the edge of the box but he blasted his effort wide. Ruben was then put through by Panocha but once again shot wide.

Pulpi came back into the game and on 63 minutes Diego did well to get his head on a goal bound Pulpi effort and put it out for a corner, a minute later saw Panocha clear the ball off the Mazarron goal line. On 65 minutes Mazarron captain Diego was replaced by jose.

Mazarron were by now getting more on top and had several chances that came to nothing. On 74 minutes Mazarron finally scored when Ruben was put through by Cecilio. This was followed by both José and Beaza shooting wide.

Mazarron keeper Ikea made two fantastic saves in the 85th minute, Mazarron then scored their second goal when slick passing by Matt, Cecilio & Jose resulted in Cecilio firing in from the edge of the box. Alvaro came on to replace Cecilio in the 87th minute. Pupli came close in the dying seconds but Pollo cleared the ball off the line.

The officials for this game were excellent and no Mazarron players were booked.

Final Score: Athletico Pulpileno 0 Mazarron FC 2
Team: Jose Ikea, Perico (Panocha), Victor, Diego (Capt)(Jose), Pollo, Baeza, Jose Ruben, Cecilio (Alvaro), Diego(2), Matt, Barrachina.
Man Of The Match: Panocha.