CD THADER -1 NOVELDA UNION CF 0
Fresh from beating local rivals Torrevieja in the Nostra Copa last weekend, Thader were back to Community league duty once again. In front of another goodly crowd inside Moi Gomez stadium, the hosts were looking to continue their good run in all competitions. Before start of play, Thader sat in 6th place, whilst Novelda were 1 place behind – both on 21 points.
It took a full 11 minutes for the first real noteworthy incident to arrive. A well delivered free kick into Novelda’s box, was met by Lloyd, but his touch saw the ball inching the wrong side of the post.
Four minutes later, Novelda received the game’s first booking, resulting in Thader taking the lead. Jordy took the resulting free kick, which was failed to be cleared from the danger zone, finally allowing Sergio to side foot the ball into an empty net.
The opening 45 mins were played mainly in the middle of the park, but on 39 mins, Thader thought they´d scored again, only for their effort to be disallowed for an infringement in the build up.
Not one for the purists, the game developed into a scrappy affair. A booking for goal scorer Sergio, resulted in him quickly being substituted, with Robin replacing him.
Soon after, Thader assistant manager Adrian was booked for dissent, as tempers became frayed. Chema came to his sides rescue on 75 mins, when he produced a magnificent save, also injuring himself in the process.
Thader´s Mr reliable goalkeeper was at it again 3 mins later, this time he bravely smothered a goal bound shot from point blank range. Novelda substitute Toni caused a few palpitations within the Thader camp on 82 mins, when his fierce drive rattled the post before bouncing to safety.
Straight up the other end, the ball was delivered to Robin, who when faced with a 1 on 1 situation, lost control of the ball and the danger was lost. In stoppage time, the impressive Pepelu beat a number of Novalda defenders, before unleashing a scorcher, which Luis did well to push away for a corner.
Following the final whistle, both dug outs came together in a hostile manner, having to be separated by various members of their respective staff. As far as I´m aware, there was no disciplinary action taken, although I wouldn´t be surprised to discover that ref Darioui has filed a report regarding the incident.
Thader now embark on another 2 home games at Rojales inside a week. On Weds 15 Jan, ko 8.30 pm, they take on Denia, then on Sun 19 Jan, ko 11.30 am, Torrevieja will arrive at Moi Gomez stadium.
