FC Cartagena 3:0 Orihuela — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

FC Cartagena beat Orihuela 3-0 in a Club Friendly, with a third unanswered goal sealing a comfortable win ahead of their next fixture against Hércules CF on 15 August. Boston Billups opened the scoring on 45 minutes, and Marcelo dos Santos doubled the lead on 54, before a third goal arrived at the death on 90 minutes to give the scoreline a flattering edge.

The turning point came just before the interval, when Billups struck to break Orihuela's resistance after a tight first half that had seen Javier Solsona booked on 34 minutes. Dos Santos then settled the contest early in the second period, and the late third goal removed any lingering doubt, though Orihuela never truly threatened a comeback.

The numbers told a story of parity rather than dominance: possession was dead level at 50% each, and neither side earned a corner, so Cartagena's victory was built on efficiency rather than control. Juan Daniel Sato was the standout for Orihuela, earning a 6.38 rating as a midfielder despite the defeat. CheckLive's model strongly favoured FC Cartagena, and the result confirmed that call without any live signals to challenge the reading.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of FC Cartagena vs Orihuela?

FC Cartagena 3-0 Orihuela (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Boston Billups (45') for FC Cartagena; Marcelo dos Santos (54') for FC Cartagena.

Were there any cards in FC Cartagena vs Orihuela?

Yellow cards: Javier Solsona (Orihuela).

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