The woodwork denies Las Palmas victory against Cádiz in La Línea (0-0)

UD Las Palmas and Cádiz continue to fine tune their teams for the league campaign. Although they remain far from the finished article. Both sides due to their history are called to feature prominently this season. Sharpness is coming through as the players are shedding their tiredness. A pre-season match at Línea de la Concepción with the Rock of Gibraltar as a witness. There were few goal chances, a lot more mistakes. Rubén Castro was rested for this game as a precaution.

Making his debut tonight for the yellows as Ivory Coast striker Drolé. He showed good touches and was very fast in some of the moves. The first half was a very even affair with Cádiz having the clearest chance on goal (m. 30), a shot by Calle Quintana that struck the bar. Just before half time the referee decided not to award Las Palmas a clear penalty following fouls on Srnic and Edu Espiau.

In the second period, Las Palmas were more ambitious and showed greater defensive strength. The introduction of Araujo, Mauricio Lemos, Timor, Galarreta and Benito gave Mel’s side more personality. In the 65th minute, the Uruguayan centre back sent his free kick crashing against the crossbar and De la Bella saw his volley come back of the upright five minutes before the end. Forward Sergio Araujo limped off with an injury to his ankle ten minutes from the end of the match. 

The next game for UD Las Palmas will be this Friday at 19.30 Canary time, against UD Almería, in the Estadio Municipal de Marbella.

MATCH STATS:

CÁDIZ CF, 0: Cifuentes; Carcelén, Fali, Sergio Sánchez, Cala, Garrido, Jose Mari, Salvi Sánchez, Javi Navarro, Lekic y Caye Quintana. Manager: Álvaro Cervera. Substitutes: David Gil (ps), Arco, Kecojevic, Rhymer, Espino, Brian Olivan, Edu Ramos, Bodiger, Álex Fernández, Querol, Perea, Dani Romera, Jovanovic and Airam.

UD LAS PALMAS, 0: Del Valle, Álvaro Lemos, Álex Suárez, Aythami Artiles, Dani Castellano, Fabio, Toni Robaina, Srnic, Drolé, Pedri and Edu Espiau. Manager: Pepe Mel. Substitutes: Mauricio Lemos, De la Bella, Eric Curbelo, Boris, Araujo, Benito, Kirian, Josep Martínez (ps), Deivid, Javi Castellano, Galarreta, Cedrés, Jesús Fortes, and Álvaro Valles (ps).

GOALS:

REFEREE: Antonio Roldán, Andalusia association. Showed yellow cards to Edu Espiau, Cala, Bodiger, Galarreta.

STADIUM: Friendly played at the Estadio Municipal de La Línea de la Concepción. 500 fans.