On Wed Jan 5th, FC Cartagena will play host to Valencia in a Copa Del Rey match. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 14 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. FC Cartagena is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Racing Rioja. Alfredo Ortuno Martinez struck first for FC Cartagena in the 65th minute, then Ortuno Martinez added another in the 82nd minute In the end, Racing Rioja was frustrated by FC Cartagena’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. FC Cartagena ended the match with the shutout victory. FC Cartagena is looking for direction having 1 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches, while valencia is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Espanyol. Omar Alderete scored the first goal for Valencia in the 51st minute, but Raúl de Tomás got the equalizer for Espanyol in the 83rd minute Finally they completed the comback in the 88th minute on a goal by Javi Puado to cap off a wild match. Valencia is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season.
Gonçalo Guedes has been the most effective weapon for Valencia lately. The Portugeese midfielder has netted three goals in his last five matches.