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Jávea crash to first defeat of the season
CD JAVEA crashed to miserable defeat at Santa Pola to bring their unbeaten start to the season to an disappointing end. The rojiblancos simply weren't good enough against a side determined to claim their first home win of the season and lift themselves away from the relegation zone. It could have been a whole lot worse; Santa Pola had the ball in the net six times but three of the efforts were disallowed to save the match turning into an embarrassing rout.
 Early starts don't seem to suit CD Javea. They looked disorganised, resorting to lifting ineffectual high balls which were picked off with ease by a resilient defence. On the other hand, Santa Pola looked sharp and determined and far from a side struggling at the bottom of the table. A text book move ended with the ball powered past Ortola and into the net but the effort was disallowed for offside, much to the relief of the modest travelling army. Javea attempted to lift their game and a great move saw the ball crossed in determined style from one side of the pitch to the other where Dani floated a delightful ball into the box but striker Alex Cuadrado was unable to control it.
Santa Pola's Paloma had the ball in the back of the Javea net twice in quick succession but both efforts were disallowed for offside. The home side was in total control of the game and the rojiblancos were in complete disarray. Seconds before the end of the first half, the inevitable happened and the home side went ahead through a penalty after Alex Cuadrado inexplicably handled in the area whilst trying to clear the ball.
The second half brought little relief to the increasingly frustrated away fans who had dragged themselves out of bed on an overcast, miserable day to make the journey south to Santa Pola. There was a distinct lack of composure from Javea on the pitch and it was no surprise that they would go further behind after former player David rose higher than anyone else to nod home from close range. Minutes later it could have been 3-0 but for another fantastic reflex save from Ortola. Santa Pola looked vibrant, passing the ball around the pitch with confidence and impressive substitute Jose running rings around Ruben down the right-hand side. Goalkeeper Ortola kept Javea in the match with a string of saves, including a remarkable block against Solves at close range.
At the minutes ticked away, Santa Pola surged forward looking to increase their tally. Some remarkably poor defending allowed Solves to break free but Jorge was able to race back and block his effort after the tall striker had got round Ortola. But the inevitable was simply delayed; with seconds remaining, Marcos was able to connect superbly well with Jose to end up sliding the ball beyond the advancing keeper and into the net to make it 3-0.
VIEW FROM THE TOP
CD JÁVEA PRESIDENT MARK CATLIN GIVES HIS FRANK VIEWS ON THE WEEKS EVENTS AT THE CLUB
NEXT GAME: CD Jávea versus Alicante ‘B’, Home, Sunday 4th November, 4pm.
This defeat hurt. Not just the scoreline but the manner in which we was beaten as well. There were no excuses from us at CD Jávea. The referee was good and fair, the pitch was true, we had a full team to choose from, but in almost every department we were second best. This was the clubs first defeat since last season and how we recover from this will be a true test of our character.
Despite the defeat the club can hold its head high. We behaved during and after the game in a manner befitting the name of CD Jávea. There were no big dramas, or blaming of the referee for poor decisions, plain and simple we was second best in almost every department. Immediately after the game I shook the hand of the Santa Pola Manager, and was warmly hugged by him I honestly thought he was going to cry with relief, such is the obvious pressure that he has been under these last few weeks.
The players have to accept, and learn, from this loss if we are to re-launch the season next week against a rampant Alicante ‘B’ side that is now the sole remaining undefeated team in this league.
A special wish from myself goes out to ‘Canari’. He has a bad hamstring pull and best wishes for a speedy return goes out from all of us at the club. Since his arrival, despite my initial reservations, he has proven to me that he can become a great player for CD Jávea, not just for this season but for many seasons to come and hopefully at a higher level!
¡¡¡¡¡VAMOS JÁVEA!!!!!
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