Atticgo CBM Elche was eliminated in the semi-finals. EHF European CupIt is the third-largest continental competition in women’s handball, after suffering two losses in those draw matches against rivals Mecalia Atlético Guardés, whom they had previously defeated in two official league matches.
A setback despite historic performance in Europe, The best of the club in over 50 years of lifeIn the Iberdrola Guerreras League (Granollers and Porriño) who lost to the other two games (Granollers and Porriño) joined in 15 days, which after suddenly reaching this point in the season, were very intense due to accumulated efforts and ended in the worst possible way. Seemingly enviable, in a series of games without losing and convincing performances that made them dream of expanding the entity’s title showcase.
However, to the set led by Joaquin Rocamora This first decisive part of the course suffocated him. In particular, the European semi-final, where the main efforts are focused, and which raises a series of doubts that in order to regain the level that drives the “green fringe warriors” will need to be eliminated in the final stage of the season. “To be one of our references in national handball.
Loss of So Delgado
There are times when injuries inevitably plague a team. And it has happened to Atticgo Elche several times in its recent history. This time the amount doesn’t matter, it’s the player who’s out of the plan. Danila So Delgado He was injured in late February after breaking a bone in his right hand. Eight weeks off after surgery.
Rocamora lost someone essential piece in the attack, with physical and initialization. In addition, a moment of self-confidence had turned him into a player who dared anything, no matter who was defending him in front of him. At first, the team proudly survived his absence. But, the passing time has increased the longing for “10” franciverde.
If deadlines are met, So Delgado should be in the middle of the recovery process. On the horizon is the final phase of the Cup, with one month left. A date that coincides with the moment when Elche hopes to once again recruit a player they missed because of his ability to score goals and create gaps in opposing defences.
offensive collapse
Atticgo Elche was not good at offensive level for two weeks leading to elimination in Europe and loss of points in the fight for second place in the League.. In four games against Granollers, Atlético Guardés and Porriño, the French and Greens scored 20, 22, 20 and 18; Very low numbers, despite the fact that goal production is not the main virtue of this team: in national competition only the lower team scores fewer goals than the team Elche (the other two teams have a worse average).
The offensive-level low baggage cannot be attributed solely to So Delgado’s absence, although it is a note to consider. The team presents deficiencies in this sense, and these deficiencies are often defensive effort Yet speed in post-recovery transitions. Static attack Atticgo Elche struggles to score.
Guardés goalkeeper Carratú displaced the Elche wingers in the second leg of the European Cup. From the pivot position, one defining figure that Wolfs fulfilled sporadically is missing. In these cases, excessive dependency on center defenders and fullbacks on outside shots or penetrations. Rocamora’s solution, betting on clearing the goal and attacking with numerical superiority doesn’t quite work either.
exceptions
As mentioned earlier, the main advantage of this Atticgo Elche is its defensive commitment, which rarely fails even in adverse times like the present. But, “Green-fringed warriors” play on the edge of the rule so much that they sometimes fall too easily into exclusions that give vent to their opponents..
Beyond arbitration, especially in one of the first games against Atlético Guardés, Elche must control his momentum and hands, trying, above all, to avoid exclusions resulting from unintentionally hitting their opponents in the face or arriving late or being rejected. actions that are a definite target for their rivals.
Especially in hot moments, when they find themselves outplaying (or losing the advantage they had at the moment) numerically every time they have a chance to make a difference, as in the game mentioned above. This does not mean that they reduce the aggression that characterizes them, but rather that they have the ability to control their heart rate and defend with their hearts and heads..
youth vs experience
Youth is one of the qualities that makes Atticgo Elche an attractive team to watch.. It was also a double-edged sword in the lost draw in Europe, and Guardés’ greater balance and experience was one of the keys to making this the Spanish team debating the final of the continental competition.
A squad with only three players (Do Nascimento, Andreu and Flores) over thirty and a few close to that can hardly be blamed in this regard. Only defeats like these weeks should serve to learn, develop and gain that experience that will make them lose today but help them win tomorrow..
It does not escape anyone that the twenties who make up the bloc led by Bernabé, Benítez, Wolfs, Méndez, Guilabert, Moré, Martínez, Gascó and Rocamora have so much room for improvement because of a simple problem. age. The Atticgo Elche project is what it is and this is one of its pillars.. The interesting thing, of course, is that once all these players have that competitive DNA at the highest level, they’re not flying to support other opponents.
green shoots
Despite the losing streak in the last two weeks, Not everything was negative at Atticgo Elche, not much less. First of all, the team managed to compete in every match despite not being good, which is always worth emphasizing. Except for the last five minutes of the European tour, no opponent could beat Elche.
And on an individual level, this moment of difficulty has allowed some players to take a step forward. Perhaps most notably, paola bernabeAgainst Atlético Guardés, he had a remarkable performance in the first half, playing almost all of the first match and keeping the team standing on offense before the gas ran out.
What awaits this Atticgo Elche? The course is more than just exciting. The calendar wanted to be charitable, at least in theory, and Elche will take the pulse of the Iberdrola Guerreras League this Wednesday at the bottom of the competition Grafometal La Rioja. The other two matches remaining in the regular stage will be played against Motive.co Gijón (home) and Gurpea Beti-Onak Azparren Gestión (away). It’s not unreasonable to think about a triumph. Next will be the Queen’s Cup, with the big fight to face the mighty Super Amara Bera Bera in the quarterfinals. Finally, apart from the disaster, the “play-offs” for the league title.