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70 | Gazette Life | May 2026GAZETTE | FOOTBALLWITH JUST FOUR MATCHES REMAINING, LANZAROTE%u00b4S HOPES OF A PLAYOFF FINISH ARE ALL BUT EXTINGUISHED AS THEY SIT IN EIGHTH POSITION, SEVEN POINTS AWAY FROM THE CHANCE OF EXTENDING THEIR SEASON BEYOND THE 10TH MAY.On the 22nd of March the Rojillos gave themselves hope when two late goals saw them beat play-off rivals UD Villa Santa Br%u00edgida 2-0. A week later, they needed a win to continue the push but another away defeat 2-0 to UD Las Palmas C knocked the wind out of their sails.The following Sunday, the players once again teased the fans with another 3-1 home win, again rekindling some hope. Then, on Saturday 11th April a group of Lanzarote fans joined the club on an excursion to Fuerteventura to play relegation-threatened CD Herbania. Other Rojillos supporters had made their own way there, which led to a great little atmosphere, everyone fully believing that this would be the day our side would find their first away win since October and keep the dream alive.But the hosts had a script of their own which was to hold on and try and nick it at the end. Lanzarote had the better chances in the first half, but the Majoreros (Fuerteventurans) battled and frustrated Lanzarote. The game opened up in the second half as the home side could see a chance of three points that would take them out of the relegation positions. Lanzarote had a good shout for a penalty turned THE FINAL STRETCHGAZETTE | FOOTBALLdown in the 82nd minute but it was denied and the match ended goalless.The final league match of the season is on the 10th May at 12 noon, and ex-Club legend Pedro Cruz will be awarding the %u201cNina Gil%u201d player of the season trophy prior to kick off.FORTHCOMING HOME FIXTURES (normally it is Sunday at 12 noon but please check)10TH MAY (12 NOON) LANZAROTE V REAL UNI%u00d3N DE TENERIFEPhoto left: Midfielder Javi Mart%u00edn scoring from a cracking free kick.For more info go to www.lanzarotefootball.com, Lanzarote Football Club on Facebook, email info@mercancialanzarote.com or call 649 963 943. Lanzarote strips can be purchased at the club stall in Teguise Market each Sunday morning, or at the Club Shop in Costa Teguise, CC Nautical, local 25 (opposite Pueblo Marinero and behind Caf%u00e9 Oppa). The shop is open 10 am to 1pm Mon-Fri and also 5-7pm on Weds. Supporters and the team at Fuerteventura.Fans on the Fuerte ferryNacho celebrates the first goal against Villa Santa Brigida.