ALL SQUARE IN FIRST OF THADER’S PRE SEASON FRIENDLIES

Last Saturday evening, Kelme FC were the visitors to Moi Gomez stadium, Rojales, for what proved to be a useful work out for both sides.

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Over recent years, Kelme have provided a testing opening friendly for Thader, and as with last season, a 1-1 draw was probably a fair result.

Elche based Kelme, have seen a number of good players make the move to Rojales, none more so than Rosquin.

Unfortunately, the marauding full back has left the club to join newly formed CF Benidorm, who are now partly owned by ex Spanish international, David Villa. Others who won't be appearing in the blue and white strip of Thader, include club stalwarts Quino and Ruben - both of whom have retired, although the latter will still be involved in the management side.

Miguel and Rulo have also stopped playing, as has Rafa, whilst he trains to become a policeman.

Central defender Guido has joined Crevillente, so along with Rosquin, will be playing against Thader, once the Community league commences.

An ongoing search for a new goalkeeper is near completion, for Mirete has also left the club.

A good sized crowd were in evidence, to witness Thader take the lead on 15 mins.

Trialist Serhiz (Ukrainian) fed a delightful assist to Pedro Juan, who made no mistake with a strike into an empty net.

Twenty mins later, Pedro Juan was again in a good position to double his goal tally for the match, but alas, his effort narrowly missed the target.

Kelme equalised through Cristian Amarillo with 38 mins on the clock, but had there been assistant referees (linesmen in old money!) on duty, the goal would surely have been disallowed for offside.

Just before the half time interval, Fran brought off a superb save from the visiting keeper, as the hosts were still enraged at the