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After the defeat in Castellon the fans were
hoping for a rousing display in the Carranza to lift the spirits and kickstart
the push for promotion. Unfortunately it was not to be and Cadiz were unable to
dominate in the way they have started in many games recently. Most of the play
was in midfield and it was a scrappy affair with Hercules getting the best
effort in the 10th minute, when a shot from Albacar
brought out a great save from Armando to keep the teams all square.
Then in the 24th minute a cross from Velazquez was
put back into the danger area by Sesma and as Medina controlled the ball he was
fouled and won a penalty, which Miguel Garcia converted to put los amarillos 1-0
up. Despite the lead Cadiz still failed to dominate their opponents and the
match continued to be rather dull and the crowd seemed flat after last weeks
loss at Castellon. The crowd came to life in the 42nd minute when Miguel Garcia
was sent off for his second bookable offence, which looked very harsh and the
club are appealing the second booking.
Armando was the busier
keeper though and this was probably his busiest game of the season so far. He
made a great point blank save from Moises on the edge of the six yard box. Cadiz
could not hold on though and with just 12minutes left Ariel Montenegro scored a
great goal from 25 yards into the top left corner, which Armando had no chance
of reaching. With a final throw of the dice in the 83rd minute Jose
Gonzalez took off Neru and put on Nano tp try and steal the three points. It was
not to be and the match finished all square at 1-1. Although the draw was a set back the results of the other teams around Cadiz meant that not too much damage was caused. Apart from Valladolid at the top, who won, all the other teams in the top 6 either lost or drew. In fact Almeria let a two goal lead slip against ten men, so not much has changed apart from a game less to reduce the deficit. A win this week against Alaves could give the team and fans the momentum needed to mount a serious challenge.
The Team Armando Vella Cesar Caneda De Quintana Velazquez (46mins Neru)(83mins Nano) Pablo Pavoni Miguel Garcia Fleurquin Sesma Medina(46mins Bezares)
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The only
change made to the team that started against Castellon last week was the welcome
return of De Quintana from injury to partner Caneda in the centre of defence,
with Neru returning to the subs bench.
Because
of Miguel Garcias expulsion from the game Gonzalez rang the changes at half time
bringing on Neru and Bezares to replace Velazquez and Medina. Almost at the same
time Hercules also made a double substitution to play a more attacking game with
the one man advantage. Hercules had most possession as they used the extra man
to good effect, whilst Cadiz looked for long balls to set Sesma and Pablo free
down the wings. Pablo was again the main threat, and on one occasion he set up
Fleurquin but his shot deflected onto the post with the keeper well beaten.