Follow the live details of the match at La Romareda
Fans can follow everything that unfolds in the clash at La Romareda where Zaragoza hosts Cartagena this Saturday. The visitors arrive with a firm plan to secure three points and tighten the gap with Albacete in the battle for sixth place. The Albañil team remains eager to chase their ultimate goal, keeping the pressure on as the season progresses.
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Coach Louis Carrion confirmed the squad is handling the game well. Everyone is available for selection aside from Toni, who is suspended. The manager underscored that a win in Zaragoza would keep them just a point away from the playoffs, a target they are intent on pursuing. The plan is to reach 67 points by season’s end, leaving little room for error and any need to rely on others to determine their fate.
Zaragoza, who have shown improvement in the second half of the campaign, represent a formidable challenge and a key fixture to watch. They come off losses in Oviedo and sit in 13th place with 49 points, yet they are eyeing a jump beyond fifty points and aim to deliver a positive result that lifts the spirits of their supporters.
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The recap of Zaragoza vs Cartagena in the 2022-2023 Second Division features video highlights, goals, and statistics
Minute 69 sees Mollejo returning after a three-month absence due to injury, greeted by a standing ovation from the crowd. At minute 65, Iván Azón and Vada break in on Cartagena’s goalkeeper, but they misfire with the finishing touch. A controversial moment arises as a foul is reviewed, but no penalty is awarded in minute 54 after a VAR check that ultimately ruled an earlier foul against a Zaragoza player. Minute 47 brings a high shot from Ureña who had just re-entered the pitch, signaling Cartagena’s early pressures, though the hosts held firm. The second half kicks off with Zaragoza’s resilience on display in La Romareda, while the first half rests in Zaragoza. One extra minute is added in stoppage time in the arena. Minute 40 shows Cartagena struggling to trouble Cristian Álvarez. Minute 30 features a deflected effort by Iván Azón that could have sparked a better spell for Cartagena, but Zaragoza exploited the turnover to gain momentum. Minute 27 delivers a goal for Zaragoza when Darío Poveda turns the ball into his own net off a corner. The Dutch striker’s defense, represented by Rotterdam’s influences, nudges Zaragoza ahead 1-0. Minute 17 sees Franchu’s cross aimed at Borja Valle, with Zaragoza’s defensive setup, including Franch, interrupting the danger. At minute 14, Zaragoza appeals for a handball on Iván Azón, but the referee dismisses the claim. By minute 10, Zaragoza begins to impose more control, yet they have not found a clear cutting path to the opponent’s area. At minute 5, a Zaragoza build-up culminates in a late cross from Bermejo that fails to find a finisher, signaling a tense start in Zaragoza.
The match kicks off in Zaragoza with Cartagena’s lineup fielded on the day.
The Elf of Zaragoza is highlighted in the moment-by-moment coverage
Source: Goal