If Lanzarote believed that Puertollano were going to take this game easy in order to have a full squad for their midweek Copa Del Rey match against Primera Liga side Villareal, the Rojillos were sorely mistaken.
Lanzarote created very little throughout the match and the game was effectively over in the 5th minute when a free kick from midfielder Marcos Valdés beat keeper Floro to give his side the lead. The score remained 1-0 at the break with Lanzarote just being restricted to one long range effort from striker Rosmen.
The Rojillo defence remained firm for a large part of the match but with the constant pressure it was only a matter of time till the side from just below central Spain was to double their lead. In the 72nd minute sub Acorán scored the second. The sub picked up the ball on the left wing and easily turned his defender and planted a shot wide of Floro making the game safe for Puertollano. With the home sides minds now fixed on their mouthwatering return leg against Villareal they began to rest a couple of players. Lanzarote old boy Brenes came on with 15 minutes remaining for a run to prepare himself for the Cup match. Puertollano drew 1-1 with Villareal 10 days ago and this was ideal preparation for one of their most important matches in their clubs history. Another substitute Ortiz rounded off a bad day for Lanzarote in added on time by chipping the Rojillos keeper to earn his side a deserved 3-0 win and push his side to within two points of the play offs.
Lanzarote now face a home match next Sunday against fellow strugglers Alcala.
This football report was brought to you by Ian Lane at Mercancia Lanzarote. If you want to know anything about the Rojillos (UD Lanzarote) or buy the Official Merchandise for the Lanzarote football team, Ian’s contact details are on the Mercancia Lanzarote website or you can find him at the Teguise Market every Sunday.
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