Mazarrón FC continued their excellent 2019 form with a 2-0 win away to CD Plus Ultra in the first game of 2020. With five wins and a draw from the last six games, Mazarrón cemented their place in the play-off positions in 4th place, just a point behind 3rd placed Real Murcia and four points adrift from Mar Menor and Lorca Deportiva who were first and second respectively.
The last game before Christmas was a hard fought goalless draw at home to play-off rivals Atletico Pulpileno. It was a scrappy game on a hard and bumpy surface which made good football very difficult. It was a game which Mazarrón could not afford to lose and a draw was a fair result and kept Pulpileno two points behind Mazarrón in the league table.
Lorca FC, who were among the forerunners earlier in the season have slipped away badly and, at the time of writing, were nine points behind Mazarrón in 7th place with UCAM Murcia four points behind Mazarrón in 6th.
Mazarrón’s defence, which had conceded too many goals in the first part of the season, has tightened up considerably, keeping three clean sheets in succession and should be further improved by the return of captain Adrian Campoy. He made his first appearance of the season following a serious injury in the last five minutes of the win at Plus Ultra and will strengthen the competition for places in the centre of defence. Left winger Salva Ballesta made a welcome return to Mazarrón after starting the season at Aguilas. He made his debut in the win at Plus Ultra and scored the second goal. He was our joint leading scorer last season with nine goals and his introduction into the squad will certainly boost our hopes of a playoff position at the end of the season.
Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC organise a supporters’ coach to most away games at €10 for members & non-members €12. Support for the coach has dwindled somewhat recently, mainly due to early morning kick offs and a car share system has been in operation. Full details of all games, are advertised in the local media, www.mazarronfc.es, Facebook fb.me/mazarron2016 and on posters throughout Camposol and Mazarrón.
Forthcoming fixtures:
- Sunday 2nd February – Real Murcia ‘B’ – home
- Sunday 9th February – FC Cartagena ‘B’ away
- Sunday 16th February – CD Minera – home
- Sunday 23rd February – CAP Ciudad de Murcia – away
- Sunday 1st March – Cartagena FC UCAM – home
Admission price at home games is €8 with juveniles aged 14-17 €5 and juveniles under the age of 14 free of charge.
Annual Gala Week Celebrations
Saturday 28th March – Race Night and Cabaret Evening @ The Club House, Camposol C.
Doors open at 6.30pm with the first of eight exciting races at 7pm. The evening is sponsored by Camposol Property Sales and an English style buffet supper will be served during a break in the racing. The night will be rounded off with music and dancing to the sounds of local vocalist Sharna Knight.
Tickets €8 for Los Amigos members and their partners and €10 for non-members which includes the buffet supper, Race Card and entry into a Prize Draw.
Monday 30th March –Celebrity Golf Day @ Camposol Club.
This is a firm favourite with local golfers and it has also attracted many sporting legends over the years. Ex-footballers John Beresford, Tony Currie, Peter Reeves, comedian Lea Roberts and the ever-popular compere and comedian Gary Marshall will be taking part. The day is sponsored by Tramway Financial Management.
The cost is €160 for a team of four to include green fees and a two course lunch. Individual golfers are welcome and will be included in teams of four at a cost of €40 pp. Buggies will be available on a first come, first served basis at €20 per buggy. Team names, players’ names and handicaps should be submitted as soon as possible. In all instances please reply to Dave Capper by email at dtbusinesssolutions@hotmail.com
Tuesday 31st March – XI Gala Evening and Dinner @ Hotel la Cumbre, Puerto de Mazarrón
Sponsored by Mazarrón Entertainments Group. Guest Speaker is former Newcastle United defender John Beresford with comedy provided by Lea Roberts and Gary Marshall. There will be music and dancing to the fabulous sounds of Woody at the end of the evening.
Tickets €50 to include a five course meal with local beer, house wine and soft drinks included during the dinner. Dress is collar and tie.
Tickets for all events and coach to matches can be purchased at the weekly Los Amigos meetings at The Club House, Camposol C (Thursdays 4pm) or you can ring Barbara on 651 816 358, Keith on 677 389 464 or email pamada.1130@yahoo.co.uk