Mazarron » Sports » 15.09.07 Mazarrón finding their feet

Mazarrón ‘San Antonio’ CF 2, Ecija Balompie 1, 15.09.07

Mazarrón came into this match on the back of a 1-0 victory away from home and they made it 2 in a row when beating Ecija in an exciting game, with many goal-scoring chances at both ends. The starting line-up was the same as in the previous match, except that Llamas replaced the suspended Omar at right back. In an attacking formation, the 3 main strikers had Carrasco playing in his best role just behind them.

In the very first minute Alvaro worked himself into a shooting position but his shot was blocked, and straightaway after that, a flowing move started by Carrasco and involving Alvaro and Perona, saw Carrasco have his goal-bound shot blocked as well. The home side continued to press and Carmona sent in a curling free kick that Zigor did well to save high to his left, pushing the ball around the post for a corner. Carmona took the corner and this time Mazarrón were not to be denied, as Gamiz rose high at the far post to nod home. Perona had another shot saved after 7 mins before Ecija equalized with almost their first attack. A free kick on the right was pushed down the line to David Hernandez, who was a threat all evening, and his cross was met by Mario, whose shot looked to be going in, before it was helped on its way by Dani Hedrera. The paced slowed inevitably for a while before a fine through ball from the Ecija midfield found Hernandez clear of the Mazarron defensive line but Reguero saw the danger and made a superb save diving at his feet just inside the area. The visitors were getting on top at this stage and Reguero was called on again to save from Luna, after Ortega lost his footing to present the chance. He made it a hat trick of saves when Hernandez broke the off side trap and shot firmly goal-wards. As half time approached, the pendulum swung Mazarron’s way again, although with most of the play coming down the left, Carmona seemed to have lost his range somewhat, until, with a free kick from all of 28ms, he hit the top of the bar with Zigor well beaten. Both Carrasco and Juanjo came close on two occasions each, but Ecija held out until the break.

In the second half the play was more scrappy and goal scoring efforts were not so common. Carrasco continued to pull the strings for Mazarrón and Hernandez remained the biggest threat for the visitors. After 20 mins, Alvaro had taken a knock whilst foraging on the right, and he was replaced by Alex, with spectacular results. Carmona took a short free kick to Alex in the middle. With his first touch he controlled the ball and played it forward and with his second he unleashed a ferocious shot from 25ms. Zigor made an excellent save but was unable to hold the ball. It rebounded to Juanjo on the edge of the area and he placed his shot inside the left hand post, for the goal that was eventually the winner. Play went back and forth for the rest of the half but there were no more near things and although Ecija finished strongly, Mazarrón held out for a well-deserved win. The next home match is on the weekend of the 29th and the visitors are local rivals Cartagena.


Mazarrón: Reguero, Llamas (Santi Silvar), Carmona, Dani Hedrera, Ortega, Xabi Sanchez ,Carrasco, Gamiz (Jorge Gonzales), Alvaro, (Alex Colorado), Juanjo, Perona.

Roger, www.mccmurcia.com