The Catalans were proud almost throughout the match, but this served to take the initiative at the start of the match and intimidate the locals in the second half. With Nuez, Sans and Robles at the helm, Sant Quirze managed to score two goals (10-12, min.22).
The Elche women reacted in the final part of the first act with a 3-0 run that gave them a short respite. Led by Gascó and Bernabé, the team extended that distance to a four-point lead (19-15, min. 36) before the guests had their last chance to challenge the win against the players led by Joaquín Rocamora.
The Catalan resistance reached 22-20 (min. 46), but stumbled upon Nicole Morales and then crossbar, facing both options only to score a goal difference.
In the final episode, Morales continued to add saves and Bernabé (eight goals), Duque (seven) and Gascó (six) pushed the distance up to a win that did not do justice to Sant Quirze’s efforts, but it serves as a balm. Joining Ángela Rodríguez’s junior squad for the first time and maintaining sixth place in the League, CBM Elche is in a tough battle with the Granollers, who defeated Rocasa Gran Canaria. There are five games left and above all the Queen’s Cup.