Friday, May 18th, 2012
The last game week of 2011 in the Segunda Division gave us a new league leader in Elche after they thrashed Alcorcon while Hercules were beaten by Numancia. Cartagena sacked manager Paco Lopez after a defeat to Girona and are now searching for their third manager of the season.
Fridays Match
Elche CF 6-0 AD Alcorcon
Elche showed why they are top of the Segunda Division on Friday night with a 6-0 thrashing of Alcorcon. Elche were 4-0 after 30 minutes and Angel bagged a hat trick with his 3rd goal coming from the penalty spot. Palanca, Xumetra and Nicki Bille all added a goal of their own as Elche will be top for Christmas.
Saturdays Matches’
CD Numancia 2-1 Hércules CF
Hercules have moved down to 3rd after an injury time Diaz de Cerio goal gave Numancia a 2-1 win. Calvo had given Hercules lead before Junior levelled, this result leaves Hercules without a win in four league games.
Celta de Vigo 2-0 Guadalajara (ESP)
Celta beat Guadalajara with goals from Orellana and David Rodriguez, David was brought back into the side after his complaints of being a sub and rewarded Paco Herrera with his 36th minute goal.
Córdoba CF 0-0 Recreativo Huelva
Cordoba drop out of the play-off places with this 0-0 home draw vs. Recreativo, the visitors had many chances to score but Alberto in the Cordoba goal was determined not to be beaten.
Girona FC 3-2 Gimnàstic Tarragona
Girona edged out this relegation six pointer but they done It the hard way, taking the lead three times with goals from Corominas, Moha and Jandro. Antoni Longas got a spectacular goal for the visitors but it wasn’t enough for them to claim any points.
Real Murcia 3-2 CD Alcoyano
Murcia came from 2-0 down against 10 men Alcoyano to win 3-2 in a thrilling encounter. Roas was sent off in the 33rd minute but a Garcia brace put the visitors 2-0 up. Three goals in the last 12 minutes gave Murcia the win.
SD Huesca 1-0 Villarreal B
Camacho made it 10 goals for the season with 8 from the spot as his Huesca side moved level on points with Villarreal B after his penalty gave them a 1-0.
Xerez CD 3-0 FC Cartagena
Paco Lopez wassacked after his side crumbled to a 3-0 away loss. Capi, Capdevila and Inigo Velez with the goals that gave Xerez a much needed win. Cartagena are now looking for their third manager of the season.
Real Valladolid 1-0 Barcelona B
Valladolid recorded an impressive 1-0 home win over Barca B, Oscar scoring the only goal of the game in the 56th minute.
Sundays Matches’
UD Almería 3-0 CE Sabadell
Henok Goitom scored a magical bicycle kick to help Almeria move up to 5th place. Another Goitom goal and Ulloa added one of his own made the points safe.
UD Las Palmas 0-1 Deportivo La Coruña
Deportivo haven’t looked back since their Galician Derby win over Celta with 4 wins from 6. The latest a 1-0 away win at Las Palmas, Guardado getting the goal from the penalty spot in the 48th minute.
Tags: Alcorcon, Cartagena, Elche, Girona
