{
  "id": 4223981,
  "title": "Thader’s Busy August Brings Goals, New Faces and an Emotional Tribute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/thaders-busy-august-brings-goals-new-faces-and-an-emotional-tribute",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T15:43:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/08/29/thaders-busy-august-brings-goals-new-faces-and-an-emotional-tribute/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CD Thader has had a busy August, with multiple pre-season friendlies and an emotional tribute. On the 7th, they defeated Benferri CF 5-1 at Moi Gomez stadium, with many new signings performing well. Three days later, they won 2-0 against Real Murcia 'C', scoring through Serhiy and Pablo Torres. Thader participated in a tri-team tournament at CD Montesinos, drawing 0-0 against Crevillente and losing 1-2 against the hosts, preventing them from obtaining a trophy. Sergio Martinez, who scored 2 goals for Thader two seasons ago, returned to the team. Two games in two days resulted in two defeats, as they lost 3-4 to Kelme DH at home and 2-0 to Jacarilla CF away. On the morning of Sunday 23 August, a memorial for Cristian Botella was held at Moi Gomez stadium, where family and friends showed support after Cristian's death in a motor accident in Vietnam. The CD Thader v Amigos de Bote fixture was attended by Cristian's wife and young daughter before the match. Thader lost 1-3 in a penalty shoot-out. The following Wednesday, Benijofar hosted Thader at a new venue after Moi Gomez's pitch was damaged. Jose Antonio Gill faced off against Raul Mora, resulting in a 2-1 victory for Thader.",
  "summary": "BY STEVE HIBBERD August has been a busy month for CD Thader, when pre-season friendlies have arrived thick and fast. First up on the 7th, at Moi Gomez stadium, Rojales, was a 5-1 victory over Benferri CF, when the many new signings gave a good account of themselves. Three days later, also in a home […] The post Thader’s Busy August Brings Goals, New Faces and an Emotional Tribute appeared first…",
  "key_points": [
    "CD Thader won 5-1 against Benferri CF on August 7th with new signings excelling.",
    "Sergio Martinez returned to Thader's lineup after scoring 2 goals two seasons ago."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}