San Pedro 1 - Peña los Compadres 2

A very tight match between two strong teams, who both put on an exciting display of football, including several attempts hitting the woodwork. John's first half goal gave the visiting Compadres team an all important early lead. However, San Pedro soon equalized just before half time.  In the second half, Sergio Esteban (welcome back!) pushed through a classic, perfectly weighted pass through for John, which he slammed into the right hand corner of the net to go 2-1 up. Thanks to some great saves by goalies of both teams, there was no further score, and it has to be said that Benitez's spectacular save in the last few minutes of the match secured these very important 3 points for the Peña Compadres team to keep them in contention.
Half time: 1-1
Full time: 1-2
Goals: John (2)

Sergio Esteban back in training

Peña los Compadres star striker Sergio Esteban has started some gentle training after four weeks recovering from an ankle injury.  He has been dearly missed by the team, and we are all looking forward to seeing him back to full form soon and wish him all the best.

Peña Compadres 1 - Atl. Estación 3

A great match contested by two strong teams.  The Peña Compadres goal was the result of an outstanding effort, beautifully orchestrated between German, Jorge and converted by John. Both teams had their fair share of the ball, and until 10 minutes before full time it looked likely that the new Peña Compadres format with 3 in midfield was going to get them back to 2-2, but unfortunately it wasn't to be, and the league leaders Atl. Estación got two late goals to take the 3 points. Congratulations to both sides for pùtting on an entertaining and skilful football game, a pleasure to watch.

Half time score : 0-1
Full time score : 1-3

Goal : John

Remind you of anyone?

At first glance it looked like a match between Scottish rivals, Glasgow Rangers (blue noses!) and Celtic in their green hooped shirts. John Wallace's grandfather, who had two periods as manager of Rangers would certainly have been proud of his namesake's performance in this tough league match.
Unfortunately yesterday's Glasgow Rangers defeat by Stuttgart means they are out of the Champions League, but still at the top of the Scottish Premier League.
Nevertheless, John is still looking forward to going to watch them play against Sevilla on 9th December.

Marbella Paraíso 5 - Peña los Compadres 1

With three first team players out of action, this was always going to be a tough match.  A strong second half performance from the home team saw the scoreline quickly change in their favour when they converted three corners.

Half time : 2-1
Full time : 5-1
Goal scorer : Jorge

Peña Compadres 3 - Tiro Pichón 0

A tidy performance by the Compadres team, who dominated the game for the most part despite a strong effort by the visitors from Tiro Pichón, including a couple of great saves by their goalie.  Well done!

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

Goal scorers : John, Miguel, German

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