Orihuela 0:1 CD Cieza — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

CD Cieza edged out Orihuela 1-0 in a Club Friendly Games meeting, with Manuel Saorin’s composed display earning him the standout rating of 7.35 as the away side made the breakthrough count. The match was a tight, cagey affair between two sides still finding their rhythm in pre-season, with little to separate them for much of the contest.

The decisive moment arrived in the 66th minute when Juan Carlos Fernández Pitu fired CD Cieza ahead, a strike that proved sufficient on the night. Orihuela had huffed and puffed without ever truly testing the visiting defence, while CD Cieza’s patience was rewarded with the single goal that settled a scrappy encounter.

On the numbers, CD Cieza held a marginal edge in possession with 51% to Orihuela’s 49%, and neither side mustered a single corner, underlining the lack of sustained pressure from either end. Manuel Saorin was the difference for the winners, his rating of 7.35 reflecting a steady, reliable presence that helped CD Cieza keep their clean sheet intact.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Orihuela vs CD Cieza?

Orihuela 0-1 CD Cieza (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Juan Carlos Fernández Pitu (66') for CD Cieza.