Taken out of context, a draw at home is not usually a very remarkable result. However, many Malaguistas will remember the team’s 2-2 draw on Friday night at La Rosaleda against CD Lugo. Being 0-2 down, with 10 men, Pellicer’s men managed to claim a point from a game they looked set to lose.
38 minutes with a player down
The referee sent off Malaguista forward Caye Quintana in minute 56 of play. There were 34 minutes remaining, along with four minutes of stoppage time, which totalled 38 minutes – 2,280 seconds – during which the Blue and Whites were down to 10 men. At that point in the match, the scoreboard showed a 0-2 lead for the visitors. However, the great tactical approach and physical effort shown by the Blue and Whites, gave the impression that at no time was there a numerical disadvantage between the teams.
Juande, 21-year-old hero
This is, without doubt, Juande’s year. The homegrown player debuted last season, but this is his year. He renewed his contract with the Club and wears the number ‘5’ jersey inherited from David Lombán, with a professional registration. Despite his position placing him many metres away from the opposing goal, yesterday he scored a brace (70' and 88') to secure a point for his team that felt like three.
A new Blue and White ‘pichichi’
Juande has now scored a total of four goals. He netted the victory goal against Real Sporting (matchday 7), in the duel against CD Leganés (matchday 13) and the brace last night against CD Lugo (matchday 15). With these four goals, he surpasses Pablo Chavarría who has scored three.
