UD Lanzarote's last defeat this season dates back to November 19, when they fell by the narrowest of margins against CD Marino. Two months have passed in which the Rojillo team has managed to consolidate itself in the upper area of the standings and present its credentials to fight for a place in the promotion phase. A bicycle kick goal by Carlos in the second half gave the victory to Atlético Granadilla, a team that continues to climb positions in the standings and is already in a position where it does not renounce the top four positions in the standings.
The first half of the match was marked by the excessive respect shown by the two opponents, with hardly any risks taken and a lack of dangerous chances in these first 45 minutes. It was expected to be a more open match, with the leader of the category facing one of the teams that has been showing the most progress in recent weeks.
One of the few dangerous chances of this first half occurred in the 38th minute and was for the home team. In a messy play inside the area, Alexander managed to shoot and the ball was finally cleared by a defender. With a goalless draw, the first half of the match came to an end.
In the second half, Atlético Granadilla tried to put pressure on UD Lanzarote's ball exit, and the Lanzarote team showed a lack of ideas in this match. The winning goal for Atlético Granadilla would come in the 74th minute of the match. A good cross from Yosimar was finished with a bicycle kick by Carlos, surprising the defense and goalkeeper Agoney, who did not expect such a shot from the Granadilla player.
UD Lanzarote continued to lack ideas until the end of the match, not carrying out offensive actions that would allow them to level the contest. The local defense prevailed in each of UD Lanzarote's attack attempts, not allowing goalkeeper Oval to have to intervene to make any saves under the posts.
UD Lanzarote's defeat by the narrowest of margins against Atlético Granadilla breaks a two-month unbeaten streak in the Canarian group of the Third Division. Despite the defeat, UD Lanzarote continues as leader of the category, although with only one point advantage over CD Marino. The Tenerife team plays the postponed match against Tenisca on Wednesday and, if they win, they would dislodge UD Lanzarote from the top spot.
Match Details
Atlético Granadilla (1): Oval, Fran, Jairo (Juanito 31), Natael, Rayco, Iván Martín, Amray, Omar, Carlos, Yosimar (Benito Domínguez 82) and Alexander
UD Lanzarote (0): Agoney, Jeremy (Andrea 59), Ignacio, Raúl, Francis, Brad, Kennedy, Marcos Cabrera, Rosmen, Mauri (Roy 80) and Echedey
Goal:
1-0: minute 74, Carlos
Referee: Yapci Acosta Pérez. He cautioned Natael and Amray for Atlético Granadilla and Kennedy, Marcos Cabrera and Echedey for UD Lanzarote.
Incidents: Francisco Suárez, about 100 spectators. Match corresponding to the 21st matchday of the Third Division.
