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JAVEA |
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SEASON
2009-10 |
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MATCH
REPORT 2009-10 |
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DETERMINATION
WINS THE DAY FOR JAVEA After last weekend's stunning victory over Mutxamel CF, the youngsters of CD Javea pulled another rabbit out of the hat with a determined home performance to secure maximum points against top-three side Santa Pola CF. After a goal-less first half, Javea opened the scoring through a penalty from David Ivars, only to concede an equaliser when substitute Miralles was allowed to convert a corner kick at the near post. However the rojiblancos resolutely drove forward and the determined Pablo was rewarded for all his hard work with a stunning headed winner seven minutes from time and secure CD Javea's first win at home since September. The weather was cloudy and damp but some determined efforts to maximise attendances, which included a new low admission price, meant that there were a good number of fans braving the elements and ready to give the rojiblancos their support against some tough opposition from the top of the table. Santa Pola CF made the long journey north still buzzing after their stunning 4-3 win over UD Benissa the previous weekend which lifted them into the top three. However CD Javea had the victory over Mutxamel to build on and the same determination and confidence shown in that 3-1 win would be massively important. Javea showed early promise when young striker Mata tested Julio with a low difficult shot that the visiting keeper did well to push away for a corner. Much like the previous weekend, the rojiblancos forced an early succession of corners but couldn't quite find the finishing touch to open the scoring. A few minutes later Javier Pomares might have done better with a chipped effort from a tight angle which eluded Ortolá but landed harmlessly on top of the net. The custodian would have little else to do in the opening half of the game as his young defence performed admirably, helped no end by the characteristic determination of Youssoupha, playing just in front of the back four. The first half ended 0-0, a forgettable 45 minutes of football as both sides cancelled each other out in the middle third of the pitch. The second period began like the first with Javea almost taking the lead but Mata was unable to connect with a long free-kick into the box from Dino. And then, on the hour-mark, David Ivars charged into the area on the far right-hand side and was unceremoniously hauled down by Marineros defender Vicente. The captain picked himself up to take the resulting penalty kick, slotting the ball home into the bottom right-hand corner; the strike was inch perfect for the celebrations in the stand were somewhat muted at first as many thought the club's leading scorer had put his effort just wide! The advantage was short-lived. Santa Pola drove forward and forced a corner-kick from which Pomares floated over a perfect cross onto the head of substitute Miralles at the near-post who nodded home despite the attention of several home defender. A few minutes later, Santa Pola might have taken the lead but keeper Ortolá was able to punch away a powerful header from Hugo, the visitor's last real effort on goal. The rojiblancos pushed forward in their search for a winner, with Pablo causing all sorts of problems for the visiting defence. He would eventually be rewarded for his efforts seven minutes from time when he rose above the Marineros defence to meet a fine cross from Duque, heading the ball across the face of the goal and beyond the reach of Julio to hit the inside of the far post and score. Javea absorbed some late pressure from Santa Pola, running down the clock to secure their first victory at home since the 4-0 win over Albatera CF back in September and move to within five points of the play-offs. [Read Kevin Rendall's match report in The Leader newspaper here.] CD
JAVEA SANTA
POLA CF Referee:
Jordi Molina Sala. |