C.D. Dolores v CD Montesinos

On top of the world

Team:- 13 Carlos, 5 Manu, 6 Adrian, 7 Lucas, 23 German, 9 Manuel Sanchez, 14 Pamies, 8 Luis, 20 Damien, 22 Gonzalo, 24 Andres.

Sub’s:- 21 Dario, 19 Cristian, 2 Alejandro, 1 Nikolay, 15 Mario.

Well, top of the league, at least.

Runaway leaders CD Montesinos eventually triumphed, with a sterling second half display, against tricky opposition at a hastily re-arranged game at San Fulgencio on Saturday evening.

Knowing a win would put them temporarily 11 points clear of the pack, the 'away' team set about unpicking a well organised and stout defence. Dolores, as previously noted, play pretty, technical football, but only occasionally create clear chances (hence their low goal-scoring tally) and Monte had to counter this with a degree of patient play mixed with their own obvious attacking flair.

They got off to an excellent start when DAMIEN (20) popped up out wide and swung in a perfect cross for Gonzalo (22) to split the centre backs and easily nod home.

Would the floodgates now open? Well, no, not really. Dolores are nothing if not resolute and they held firm, despite Monte having the lion's share of play and chances, the half subsequently slipped into somewhat of a cagey affair, with neither side looking like breaking through. Nicely poised then, for the second.

HT:- CD Dolores 0 – 1 CD Montesinos.

Monte almost had a dream start when they were awarded a penalty early on, but GONZalo (22) mysteriously thumped the ball well wide of the upright.

A huge let off for Dolores, but their relief lasted barely a few minutes, when yet more excellent wide play by Damien (20) saw his zipped cross sliced in by a hapless defender with Gonzalo (22) lurking.

This goal seemed to loosen the tension in the Montesinos side, who started to play with greater expression and verve. It also sucked the wind out of Dolores, who looked utterly downcast to have conceded so early in the period.

This goal was then quickly followed by two more from defender Manu (5), heading home a pin point Lucas (7) cross and a thunderbolt of a finish from the 'D' by Luis (8) (surprisingly, his first this season) which effectively killed off the contest.

Later, Monte even had time to introduce a couple of youth team players in Cristian (19) and Mario (15), giving them both game experience and winding the clock down. Altogether, another satisfying performance from the Reds.

Special mentions in despatches for German (23) who provided an excellent foil for his strike partner and Andres (24) who managed to boss Both defence and midfield, which is not easy, but that's what he does.

So, another potential banana skin successfully dealt with and a fairly sizeable crowd of travelling Full Monte supporters got to see their team in full, unabated, flow. What more could you want on a Saturday night? Vamos Monte!

FT:- CD Dolores 0 – 4 CD Montesinos

(Match report by official chief sports correspondent Steve Robinson).

Match 22

On Sunday February 23, 2020, CD Montesinos travel away to play Sporting Guardamar C.F. “A”, kick-off is 18.00. Travelling supporters, including Jollybus and Police motorcycle outriders, to meet at Bar Rives at 17.00

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