Malaga CF 8 - Peña Compadres 5

It was always going to be a tough match away from home, on the wide and short Málaga pitch of Puerta Blanca.  A great effort by Peña Compadres who although beaten on paper, were not dominated on the pitch. Both teams played well, and Peña Compadres should be especially proud of their performance, and for keeping mentally strong and fighting to the end despite all decisions going against them - two of their goals were dubiously disallowed (including a cracking header from Juampe!), and two clearly off-side goals were awarded to the Malaga home side.....without this, the points would of course have gone the other way.  So the lads from Peña Compadres put in a winning performance, but unfortunately the final result didn't reflect that........ however "that's football", and there are plenty of matches to come, so keep up the 100% effort and may the best team win!

Half time : 2-0
Full time : 8-5

Goal scorers : Yousef (2), John, Antonio Manzano, German

John and his team are recognized in the Spanish football news online

Futbol Carrasco news: 28/10/09
"Ramos’s team Peña los Compadres are still unbeaten and keep their position at the top of the league having beaten a hard-working El Palo team 5-3. The Marbella team showed great strength in the midfield with a star performance by John, although the goalie from El Palo Carlos Sosa did his best to keep the leaders from scoring. The final result was a home win, and proof that Compadres are serious contenders to be promoted to the Preferente League next season. Three teams are bunched behind them on the leader board, all keen to take the top spot from Ramos’s team, which are Málaga, Nueva Andalucía and Atlético Estación."
Practise your Spanish and read the original article http://www.futbolcarrasco.com.es/mostrar_noticia.php?id=9233 .

Peña Compadres 5 - El Palo 3

A well deserved round of applause after a tough match.  Peña Compadres had most of the possession, and did well to hold off a strong opposition from the El Palo visitors. John scored two important goals at key points in the game, and the goalies again did a phenominal job of protecting their area.

Half time : 2-0
Full time : 5-3

Goals : German, Yousef, John (2), Jorge

A few words from Pedro after the match...

See a brief interview with Pedro on You Tube

A couple of proud granddads!

John's grandfather "Papa" and Sergio Esteban's grandfather "Alfonso" are amongst the keen fan club of the Peña Compadres Alevin A team, and hardly miss a match... at home or away!

Peña Compadres Alevin A - top of the league!

Following a 7-7 draw between last week's top two, Malaga CF B and Nueva Andalucia, a win was enough on Saturday for Peña Compadres to take first spot.  It is tight at the top, and there are some tough matches to come, so keep up the concentration.... and keep scoring!  Congratulations to the fantastic Peña Compadres goalies, Leon and Benitez, who have only conceded 2 goals in 4 matches (vs Malaga 12, Nva Andalucia 9, Atl. Estacion 15).  Brilliant!

League Table points at 11/10/09

1. Peña Compadres 12         4. Atl. Estación      10
2. Malaga CF            10         5. El Palo                 9
3. Nueva Andalucía 10         6. Marbella Paraiso  9

Here come the boys!

Fuengirola Los Boliches 1 - Peña Compadres 6

A well contested game, mostly dominated by the Marbella team in blue!  A great score and well deserved win with a great team effort.

Half time : 1-3
Full time : 1-6

Goals : Yousef, German, Antoñito, Sergio Esteban (2), Antonio Manzano

See a short video of the boys entering the pitch on You Tube

Peña Compadres 1 - Las Lagunas 0

A hard fought battle in hot weather.  Well done to the team for keeping their concentration under difficult conditions and to Sergio Esteban for a well-worked goal to win the match.  Peña los Compadres Alevín A are currently only one of three teams (Nueva Andalucia & Malaga CF B)  in the league to have won all of their first three matches.  Keep up the good work lads....uno, dos, tres.... Los Compadres!

Half time : 1-0
Final score: 1-0

Goal: Sergio Esteban

Football on the Beach... again!

Jeremy, a regular team player with Essex amateur team Thornden Park, and Richard give John some keepie uppie practise on the beach.... after a rather large portion of paella!

You can see two short videos on YouTube.

You Tube Video 1    You Tube Video 2

Peña Compadres 8 - Costa Unida 1

Half time score : 4-1
Full time score: 8-1
Goal scorers : Javi, German (2), John, Sergio (2), Propia meta, Moreno

A well contested match in difficult conditions, a lunchtime kick-off and 30ºC!  Well done to both teams for managing to survive the heat and keep the pressure on until the end.

See a little video from the game on You Tube.