The dreadful coronavirus outbreak brought a suspension of all football, not only in Spain, but in most countries throughout the world. At the time of writing it seems that the Spanish Football Federation is about to decide that the current season has now concluded, except that the top four teams will be involved in Play Off games to qualify for the National Group Play Offs for promotion to Segunda B when the current coronavirus crisis allows.
Real Murcia ‘B’ cannot be involved in the play-offs as they already have a team in the Segunda B, so Mazarrón FC, in fifth place, would be involved in the play-offs with Lorca Deportiva, Atletico Pulpileno and Mar Menor. Unlike in normal circumstances, the games, both semi finals and the final, would be decided, not over two legs, but on one game played on a neutral ground behind closed doors.
Lorca Deportiva will play Mazarrón and Pulpileno will play Mar Menor. It is hoped that the games will be streamed live on the internet as many games already this season so that supporters can watch their favourite teams in these vital matches.
Many small clubs will be fearful of the future as there has been no source of income through the turnstiles and sponsorship monies will also suffer, so it is hoped that clubs like Mazarrón can survive the current crisis.
All social events have been postponed including the Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC Gala Week events. It is hoped that the Race Night, Celebrity Golf Day and Gala Dinner can be re-arranged as proceeds from these events boost the coffers of Mazarrón FC. Tickets for all the events should be retained until such time as we are able to announce new details.
It is still hoped that the Trip To Calpe – Monday 12th – Wednesday 14th October will still go ahead. B & B at the AR Roca & Esmeralda Spa Hotel with trip to Guadalest (Tues) and the Chocolate Factory, Villajoyosa (Wed). The cost of a twin room with balcony, terrace, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi is €125 pp to include coach and trips.
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Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC has been in existence now for over 14 years, since the inaugural meeting in February 2006 which was attended by just 14 ex-pat football followers. It has formed a very close relationship with Mazarrón FC and has been of great value both with support at games and with financial assistance which has helped keep the club afloat during difficult times in the past.
There have been many ups and downs with the Mazarrón FC, almost going out of existence in the summer of 2009 when some players took action against the Club to recover unpaid wages. Los Amigos stepped in to make an emergency payment for the registration fee for the 2009/10 season and provide the playing kit for the season. Without this intervention there is little doubt that Mazarrón FC would have folded.
The playing field has been a roller coaster ride!! Promotion to the Segunda B was achieved in 2007/08 for the first time in the Club’s history. This was to be short lived as, despite a tremendous effort towards the end of the season, Mazarrón were relegated, finishing 4th bottom of the league. After a brief spell in the Tercera Division, two subsequent relegations saw Mazarrón in the lower depths of the Primera Autonomica where they had to regroup and virtually start from scratch with a team comprising many local players who had come through their successful junior ranks.
The 2014/15 season saw Mazarrón promoted back to the Preferente Autonomica via the play-offs in a season which saw Tolo score a record 40 goals for Mazarrón. The start of the 2016/17 season saw the departure of Club President Jose Rodriguez and the future of Mazarrón FC was again in doubt until the current President Ruben Collado stepped in at the 11th hour to secure the future of the Club.
Promotion back to the Tercera Division was achieved in the 2018/19 season when an injury-time goal by Blaz Bazan, (his first and only goal for Mazarrón), saw a nail biting victory on the away goals rule against CD Algar. In their first season back in the Tercera, Mazarrón finished in a creditable 10th position and the improvement has continued this season.
Normally, Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC hold weekly meetings throughout the football season and new members or guests are very welcome. Social meetings take place every Thursday at The Club House, Camposol C at 4pm. Business meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month when only members are allowed to attend.
Membership is €20 with numerous discounts available on most social events and coach travel.
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