The Canary Islands produced another tough night for visiting teams as the locals kept a firm grip on the rhythm from the first whistle. The encounter featured Handball Club Elche Visitelche.com facing Rocasa Gran Canaria in a match that underscored the gap in league standings while offering moments of resilience for the visitors. After their prior success against the same side in the EHF European Cup quarterfinals, the home team again claimed the upper hand, finishing with a 24-21 scoreline that reflected the persistent pressure they applied throughout the game. The visitors faced a challenging start, with differences in resources visibly impacting performance on the court. The visiting side, coached by Joaquin Rocamora, entered hoping to destabilize the hosts and sneak a surprise result. Yet the difference in budget and depth between the teams was felt in play, and Elche arrived dreaming of a late comeback that could reposition them for a European berth next season. The opening minutes were tightly contested, with neither side able to pull clear. Elche struggled to find their footing in the first half, and the scoreboard showed the challenge ahead as Rocasa built a lead that grew to seven goals at one point. A crucial timeout sparked a renewed effort, narrowing the gap to three at the break with a 14-11 tally in favor of the hosts. The second half brought renewed energy. The Franjiverdes warriors pressed higher and looked to exploit the wings, yet Rocasa’s physical presence through the center remained a constant obstacle. Elche found more opportunities from the flanks, but the pace of the Islanders and their effectiveness in finishing plays kept the home advantage intact. Although the visitors moved closer on several occasions, the difference in goals remained stable, and the final minutes confirmed Rocasa Gran Canaria’s control of the match. In the end, the scoreboard showed 24-21 as Elche Visitelche left the Lucky Islands without keeping any points on the road. The contest highlighted how balance can tilt when experiences solidify and how close Elche remains to turning a tough performance into a more favorable result in future clashes. DATA SHEET: ROCKY GRAN CANARI: Silvia Navarro, Melania Falcón (2), Manuela Pizzo (1), Arinegua Pérez (2), Alba Spugnini (4), Seynabou Mbemgue (1), María Gomes (5), Mizuki Hosoe (4), Katerina Pavlovic (5 ), Esther De Miguel, Aagni Zygoura, Ana Belén Palomino, Yraya Abenchara, María González and Nerea Guerra. ELCHE VISITOR.COM: Nicole Morales, Pamela Rodrigues, Katia Zukhova (1), Africa Sempere, Giselle Menéndez (3), Celia Guilabert (2), Patricia Méndez, Clara Gascò (4), María Flores (1), Joana Bolling (4), Paola Bernabé (5) and Grace Duke (1) EVERY 5 MINUTES MARK: 3-2, 7-3, 10-5, 13-6, 13-8, 14-11 (rest) 15-12, 17-13, 19-16, 20-17, 22-19 and 24-21 ( final) REFEREES: Roberto Carlos Mendoza and Juan Pablo Viscialli. MANSION: Antonio Moreno from Telde MATCH DAY 20 IBERDROLA FIGHTERS LEAGUE CLASSIFICATION 1- Super Amara Bera Bera 37 2- Unicaja Banco Gijon 31 3- Costa del Sol Malaga 31 4- Rocasa Gran Canaria 30 5- Mecalia Atlético Guardés 26 6- ELCHE VISITELCHE.COM 23 7- KH-7 Granols 22 8- Caja Rural Class Valladolid 20 9- Zuazo Barakaldo 19 10. Porrio 16 11- Morvedre 10 12- Hanbel Sant Quirze 6 13- Health Tenerife 5 14- Zonzanas Lanzarote 2

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