FC Cartagena 0:2 Johor Darul Ta'zim — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Johor Darul Ta'zim beat FC Cartagena 2-0 in a Club Friendly, with midfielder Murilo the standout performer despite not scoring. The visitors took control after a quiet first half, though both sides traded yellow cards before the break.

The game turned early in the second half when Óscar Arribas Pasero fired Johor ahead in the 48th minute, and Marcos Guilherme doubled the lead in the 61st. FC Cartagena, who had picked up a booking in the 39th minute, struggled to respond as Johor’s discipline held.

Possession was dead level at 50% each, but Cartagena edged the corner count five to four, suggesting they had their moments without reward. Murilo earned the top rating of 7.33, anchoring Johor’s display even without a goal. CheckLive's model made no call on this one, and with no next fixture scheduled, Johor can savour a clean away win.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of FC Cartagena vs Johor Darul Ta'zim?

FC Cartagena 0-2 Johor Darul Ta'zim (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Óscar Arribas Pasero (48') for Johor Darul Ta'zim; Marcos Guilherme (61') for Johor Darul Ta'zim.

Were there any cards in FC Cartagena vs Johor Darul Ta'zim?

Yellow cards: null (FC Cartagena); null (Johor Darul Ta'zim); null (Johor Darul Ta'zim).

First half0 - 0

Second half0 - 2