4pm 28 September 2013
Spain, Segona Catalana, Group 1
UE Calonge 3 UE Quart 2 (att 163)
A very entertaining game in Calonge, the first of two matches I was to see during a short break in Catalonia.
The second level of Catalan football is also the sixth level of Spanish football, but having a more sensible pyramid structure than in England ensures teams at this level have plenty of local derbies in front of enthusiastic supporters.
There was plenty to enthuse over at the Camp Municipal d'Esports in Calonge. The sides shared four goals in the first half, with the home side twice going ahead before each time swiftly conceding equalisers.
Calonge went back in front for a third time in the opening minute of the second half. If the game had followed form it would soon have been level again, but instead the pattern of the game was altered just two minutes later when Calonge had a player red carded for a dangerous challenge.
The home side concentrated on defending their lead while Quart tried to break down the defence, with the game played almost entirely inside Calonge's half.
Quart should have scored when they were awarded a penalty for handball. Had they done so they would surely have gone onto the win the game, but instead it was saved, and the keeper's efforts seemed to spur his side to even greater effort and they held out to win.
The referee had a busy afternoon. As well as the dismissal, he produced 12 yellow cards, seven for the home side and five for the visitors.
All in all it was great entertainment for a ridiculously cheap admission price of just 2eu.
Calonge's ground has a 3G pitch surrounded by a wooden fence. The main feature for spectators is a large terrace on one side. The central section has plastic seats, most of which are covered by a high roof.
Spain, Segona Catalana, Group 1
UE Calonge 3 UE Quart 2 (att 163)
A very entertaining game in Calonge, the first of two matches I was to see during a short break in Catalonia.
The second level of Catalan football is also the sixth level of Spanish football, but having a more sensible pyramid structure than in England ensures teams at this level have plenty of local derbies in front of enthusiastic supporters.
There was plenty to enthuse over at the Camp Municipal d'Esports in Calonge. The sides shared four goals in the first half, with the home side twice going ahead before each time swiftly conceding equalisers.
Calonge went back in front for a third time in the opening minute of the second half. If the game had followed form it would soon have been level again, but instead the pattern of the game was altered just two minutes later when Calonge had a player red carded for a dangerous challenge.
The home side concentrated on defending their lead while Quart tried to break down the defence, with the game played almost entirely inside Calonge's half.
Quart should have scored when they were awarded a penalty for handball. Had they done so they would surely have gone onto the win the game, but instead it was saved, and the keeper's efforts seemed to spur his side to even greater effort and they held out to win.
The referee had a busy afternoon. As well as the dismissal, he produced 12 yellow cards, seven for the home side and five for the visitors.
All in all it was great entertainment for a ridiculously cheap admission price of just 2eu.
Calonge's ground has a 3G pitch surrounded by a wooden fence. The main feature for spectators is a large terrace on one side. The central section has plastic seats, most of which are covered by a high roof.
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