A Win And A Loss In Spain

Last updated : 06 August 2005 By Brian Cartlidge

In a three team tournament consisting of two 45 minute matches against Walter Pandiani's former club, Blues beat a Deportivo La Coruna 'B' side 1-0 courtesy of a Mikael Forssell penalty in their opening game.

Blues: Maik Taylor, Melchiot, Martin Taylor, Upson, Gray, Pennant, Butt, Nafti (Johnson), Izzet, Forssell (Kilkenny), Morrison.

In the second match they were beaten 2-0 by Deportivo's 'A' side. Albert Luque and Momo grabbing the goals for the hosts.

Blues: Maik Taylor, Melchiot, Martin Taylor, Upson, Lazaridis, Pennant, Butt, Nafti, Izzet, Forssell, Heskey.

The Deportivo 'A' side defeated the 'B' side 2-1 in the final game to lift the Juan Cauna Trophy.