NARROW WIN FOR MELILLA IN COMPETITIVE ORIHUELA FRIENDLY

Orihuela went down to a narrow 1-0 defeat at Pinatar Arena last week in a pre season friendly against the North African Segunda Division team, UD Melilla.

Despite the loss it was a good test for Orihuela, against a team that plays it’s football two tiers higher in the Spanish football pyramid.

In the opening 45 it was Melilla that had the better opportunities with keeper Aitor coming to the local side’s rescue on more than one occasion.

Orihuela stood firm until the final play of the half when, following a counter attack, injustice of losing their advantage.

As with all warm up matches, at any level, extensive changes were made at half time, especially by Kelme, replacing the whole team. Very few chances were created in the 2nd half, with probably the pick of the bunch being on 73 mins.

From a corner, a firm Kelme striker's header hit the base of Thader's far post, before bouncing to safety.

With the exception of Quique and Alberto, all of Thader's new signings were given a run out at some stage during the match.

Next Saturday 19 August, ko 8pm, Moi Gomez stadium, Rojales, will play host to Elche Illicitano of the national 3rd division, in the 2nd of 5 pre season friendlies.

Orihuela had much more of the game following the interval and in the 49th minute Nacho hit

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