EX ROJILLO STAR PEDRO CRUZ TO PRESENT THE “Nina Gil” PLAYER OF THE SEASON TROPHY
Former centre back and vice-captain of the club for eight seasons Pedro Cruz will be presenting the “Nina Gil” player of the season trophy prior to kick off at this Sunday’s match at 12 noon.
As a mark of respect and appreciation the club wish to continue recognising ex-players who helped shape the proud history of UD Lanzarote by inviting them to present the award.
Pedro Cruz still a regular supporter at Lanzarote´s matches.
In recent seasons players such as Maciot, Vladi and Rosmen have all been acknowledged and this Sunday Pedro Cruz will do the honours.
Pedro was part of the first side that won promotion to Spain’s Segunda B (Third Tier) back in the late 90s. He also played in three of Lanzarote´s Copa del Rey classic matches.
The first of those was a remarkable 5-1 win versus Primera Liga side CD Tenerife. This was followed by Lanzarote’s most famous match ever when the Rojillos hosted Giants Real Madrid.
Number 4 Pedro with his eyes on Real´s Munitis
The Galacticos included probably the world’s best two players at that time, Zidane and Figo, others included Guti, Makele, Geremi and McManaman.
After going 0-1 down the Rojillos levelled through Vladi in the 41st minute and Pedro Cruz and his teammates went into the break with arguably the world’s best side with the score even at 1-1. Eventually Lanzarote succumbed to a 1-3 defeat.
In 2002 coach Luis Aragones brought his Atlético Madrid team to Ciudad Deportiva. Pedro captained the side and earned his team an early penalty as Lanzarote took a shock 1-0 lead.
A young Fernando Torres levelled also from the spot before the break. Atlético went on to secure a late 1-2 win.
Please show your appreciation to both Pedro and this season’s “Nina Gil” UD Lanzarote player of the season, goalkeeper Ruymán Fernández this Sunday just before kick off.
