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Whilst Cadiz will look at their numerous missed chances, it is worth noting that they have lost similar matches at home this season so a point is better than nothing. Coupled with last weeks disappointment in Bilbao, the game in Mallorca on Wednesday night takes on huge significance as any one of nine teams can realistically find themselves finishing the season in the bottom three |
Once
again Cadiz’s failure to find the net cost them dearly, as this time against
fellow strugglers Alaves they missed the chance to move out of the bottom three
in the Carranza. With Cadiz wearing their green strip to celebrate their
province, Vella came in to replace the suspended Varela in a starting eleven not
containing any surprises. Although Cadiz went on to dominate the first half,
Aloisi from Alaves had the first shot towards goal but he failed to hit
the target when well placed. Estoyanoff looked lively from the outset, and the
Uruguayan international has been playing superbly recently whilst keeping
Enrique, who played so well at the start of the season, out of the team.
Estoyanoff and Fleurquin both had long range efforts as the home team looked to
earn a much needed win after last weeks late heartache in Bilbao. As Alaves
dropped deeper and deeper Medina had a good chance on the half hour mark but his
header flashed over. De Quintana almost opened the scoring when he came forward
for a set piece, but his marker just did enough to prevent a goalbound effort.
Cadiz finished the half well and the home fans applauded their team off after a
good opening half.
Cadiz
started the second period as they had finished the first, and after another good
cross from Estoyanoff just a minute after the break, Bonano made a remarkable
point blank save as Paz sent a shot rocketing towards goal. Whilst it is easy to
point at Cadiz’s lack of firepower for the two dropped points, with more luck
Paz would have scored for the second successive home game. Sesma then fashioned
a chance for himself, but he blazed wildly high. Lobos then tried to surprise
Bonano from distance, as he looked to inspire the team with his impressive
individual flair. Alaves then had their first chance for almost an hour, when in
the 57th minute they created the clearest chance of the game. After
Cadiz only partially cleared a cross, Astudillo shot goalwards but Limia
produced a fine save. The keeper is starting to underline his claims towards the
number one jersey. The chance gave confidence to Alaves, and although Cadiz
still enjoyed most of the possession, the barrage that had preceeded the hour
mark started to show signs of letting up. However in the 75th minute
Raul Lopez went very close when his effort struck the woodwork. As the match
drew to a close both sides came close to snatching a vital victory, with Alaves
going closest when Limia pushed Jandro’s effort onto the woodwork.