Atlético Granadilla maintains the lead in the Third Division, after defeating UD Lanzarote on Sunday morning. The Granadilla team knew how to secure the three points on a day in which the top four teams won, in a match they dominated and in which they did not have excessive difficulties. As has been happening in UD Lanzarote's last matches away from home, the rojillos had a low offensive baggage and barely created danger on the goal defended by Atlético Granadilla.
The match began with a clear chance for Atlético Granadilla in the first minute of play. A cross from Juanra was finished by Javi Marchena and goalkeeper Agoney prevented the shot from becoming the first goal of the match. UD Lanzarote faced the match with a very advanced defense, a circumstance that caused the Atlético Granadilla players to continually fall into offside.
Javi Marchena would have another clear dangerous chance. He broke the offside, stood alone inside the area and his shot went over the crossbar of the goal defended by Agoney. Atlético Granadilla controlled the game in the center of the field, trying to overcome UD Lanzarote's defensive framework.
The Tenerife team would take the lead in the 35th minute of the first half. Alexis de Paz headed for the arrival of Rubén Rosquete and he did not miss the opportunity to make it 1-0. With this score, the first 45 minutes of the match would come to an end.
As soon as the second half began, Atlético Granadilla increased the difference on the scoreboard. A corner kick executed by Iván Martín could not be cleared by the UD Lanzarote defense, the ball was loose inside the area and Javi Marchena took the rebound to beat Agoney.
The second goal gave Atlético Granadilla peace of mind. The players trained by Tony Ayala relaxed too much, a circumstance that was taken advantage of by UD Lanzarote to stretch lines and look for the Tenerife team's goal. In the final stretch of the match, UD Lanzarote had two good chances to reduce the difference on the scoreboard. A good cross from Kennedy was headed by Javi Betancort and the ball went just wide. And in the second chance, it was Kennedy who failed to define inside the area and his shot did not find the three posts of the goal defended by Saúl.
Victory for Atlético Granadilla to stay at the top of the standings and defeat for UD Lanzarote, who adds another setback away from home this season. In the next match, UD Lanzarote receives the visit of CD Mensajero, a match that will be played on Sunday starting at 1:15 p.m. at the Ciudad Deportiva Lanzarote.
Match Details
Atlético Granadilla (2): Saúl, Alex Caleta, Faruk, Noda, Natael, Iván Martín, Juanra, Julio Báez (Cristian Barrios 66), Rubén Rosquete (Xiraxi 80), Alexis de Paz and Javi Marchena (Nabil 74)
UD Lanzrote (0): Agoney, Ángel Gil, Camacho (Taja 74), Falo, Adrián Martín, Fran Gil, Yaco (Toñito 74), Javi Betancort, Rosmen, Marcos Cabrera (Juanca 69) and Kennedy
Goals
1-0: minute 35, Rubén Rosquete
2-0: minute 47, Javi Marchena
Referee: David Cardador Vargas. He cautioned Nabil for Atlético Granadilla and Javi Betancort for UD Lanzarote
Incidents: Francisco Suárez, about 150 spectators. Match corresponding to the 31st matchday of the Canarian group of the Third Division.
