CD THADER – 2 CD OLIMPIC XATVIA – 0
It was back in early October when Thader last recorded a Community League victory, but against a physically strong Olimpic side, they made sure that an unwanted run came to an end. A useful midweek point away at league leaders Tavernes, when 2nd half goals by Javi & Tremino turned the game on its head, meant 3 draws on the trot for the men from Rojales. Whilst Moi Gomez stadium is undergoing a lengthy annual pitch repairing exercise, this (and maybe others) match took place on the nearby Xavi Simmons ground.
A delightful cross from the right on 11 mins, found Thader´s giant centre back Juan, whose firm header smashed against the bar before bouncing to safety. Then, from the very next attack, team mate Martinez tried his luck from a similar distance, but alas his header ended up the wrong side of the netting.
Midway through the 1st half, Ekedi appeared to elbow Thader´s captain Lloyd in the face, and only the refs lenience saved him from an early bath. Although the opponents were creating more goal scoring opportunities, their finishing left a lot to be desired, especially on 30 mins, when somehow Thader survived a goalmouth melee. Strong appeals for handball in Olimpic penalty area fell on deaf ears, as the match reached stalemate at half time.
Both teams stepped up a gear in the new half, which was end to end, being played at breakneck speed. It was turning into a game of few chances until Lloyd tried his luck from within his own half, which missed the target by millimeters. On the hour mark, another X rated challenge was punished with only a yellow card – this time Thader´s young striker Tremino was the victim. But, as a consequence of this, Thader´s assistant manager Adrian was shown a red card for choice words used!!.
Olimpic sub Gio should really have put his side ahead on 63 mins, but he shot wide of an open goal from 10 yards out. Up the other end, Thader´s pint sized Peruvian Pepelu saw his goal bound shot cleared off the line. Amin should really have done better from an inch perfect cross by Tremino on 75 mins, but from close range he headed wide of Olimpic far post.
The deadlock was broken on 81 mins, when initially a cross cum shot by Tremino was punched out of play. Fran headed the resultant corner back towards the goalmouth, where a wicked deflection by a defender gave the hosts the lead.
Then, to add salt into the wound, with the entire Olimpic team encamped inside Thader´s half looking for an equaliser, a deep clearance fell nicely for Serhiy inside his own half. With it all to do, Thader´s Ukranian super sub, showed experience beyond his years, running at speed, before unleashing an unstoppable drive past opposing keeper Pablo.
This victory secures 3rd spot for Thader, giving them a much need confidence boost before travelling to 2nd place CFI Alicante next weekend. It is advised to visit CD Thader facebook page for details of when this Community League match will take place.
