UD Carcaixent 1–0 SC Torrevieja
Season Opener – Sunday 14th September
Around 30 loyal Torry followers made the three.5-hour spherical journey to Carcaixent to witness the season opener below new coach Piqueros. It was a day of recent beginnings, with 4 debutants named within the beginning XI: Alex and Paco slotting into defence, whereas Pucho and Gálvez featured in midfield for his or her first official appearances in Torrevieja colors.
The residence facet began on the entrance foot, forcing Torry goalkeeper Pizzaro into motion early. After simply 10 minutes, he produced a effective save from a close-range header following a Carcaixent nook. Minutes later, a thunderous free-kick from 20 yards beat Pizzaro however rattled the submit earlier than Torry scrambled clear.
Torry’s first actual probability got here within the seventeenth minute when Matias picked out Morales on the correct flank. Morales delivered a teasing low ball throughout the six-yard field, however it simply eluded the sliding Torry attackers.
Captain for the day, Ramiro, discovered himself strolling a tightrope after a rash block within the twenty sixth minute may simply have seen him dismissed for a second yellow. Despite that, Torrevieja grew into the sport, maintaining possession properly, although clear-cut probabilities remained scarce. Pizzaro comfortably collected a long-range strike on the stroke of half-time to make sure the perimeters went into the break stage.
Half-time: UD Carcaixent 0–0 SC Torrevieja
It was an evenly contested first half, with Carcaixent maybe edging it when it comes to territory and probabilities, although Torry’s composure on the ball was encouraging.
Disaster struck nearly instantly after the restart. Just 46 seconds into the second half, Torry have been undone down the left flank. Both Manresa and debutant Alex have been overwhelmed, permitting a low cross to search out an unmarked Carcaixent participant on the again submit who tapped residence from shut vary.
Coach Piqueros regarded to shake issues up: Loel changed Ramiro on 53 minutes, adopted by Caleb approaching for Ernesto two minutes later. Further adjustments on 81 minutes noticed Pucho and Matias make method for Otman and Dani Muñoz.
Carcaixent thought they’d a penalty within the 83rd minute when a participant went down in a crowded field, however the referee waved away their appeals.
In the closing phases, Torry pushed exhausting for an equaliser. On 90 minutes, Toro’s lengthy throw was flicked goalwards by Loel, however the residence keeper reacted properly. Moments later, Loel once more met a cross, solely to go narrowly over the bar.
Despite the late rally, Torry have been unable to discover a breakthrough.
Full-time: UD Carcaixent 1–0 SC Torrevieja
Torry battled till the top however can have few complaints about leaving empty-handed. After a promising first half, the second interval was one to overlook. Once Carcaixent took the lead, they slowed the sport down with fouls, time-wasting and fixed disputes, which unsettled Torrevieja’s rhythm.
For Piqueros, there have been positives to take from his first aggressive outing, notably the assured possession play earlier than the break. The problem now will likely be turning that management into clear probabilities and factors. Lessons will certainly be discovered from this robust opening take a look at.
Next Fixture
SC Torrevieja vs CD Thader (Local Derby), Nelson Mandela Stadium, Saturday twentieth September, Kick-off: TBC
Match Report by Chris Peach – Torry Army Secretary & Social Media
Contact: torryarmyfootball@gmail.com
