It was so close that it creates a deep sadness. AtticGo Elche failed to fulfill their dreams of becoming a championfor the first time in its history, Guerreras-Iberdrola League. green haired warriors They lost in the third and decisive match against Costa del Sol Málagawith 30-26.
A defeat and disappointment that should not have tainted a great season for a team led by Joaquín RocamorIn Elche, the a.
AtticGo died on the shore. But you should be proud of what you have accomplished in this course. League runners-up, EHF European Cup semi-finalists and Queen’s Cup quarter-finalists. Remember in the last matches We managed to fill the Esperanza Lag pavilion in their home matches An example to all boys and girls who make up the big family of Elche Handball Club.
Hats off to those of this group of players under the command of the Oriolan coach. On a much smaller budget than most of its competitors He managed to stand shoulder to shoulder with the best and showed that there are many presents and futures ahead.
Not in the end but They planted a seed that sprouts rapidly and will surely reach the highest goals very soon..
For a humble club devotion to youth and quarry it’s not easy to play Four finals in the last three years. after winning Copa de la Reina and Spanish Super Cup in 2021 It was a historic opportunity to close the circle of national competitions by winning the Iberdrola Warrior League.
It can’t be, but as Joaquín Rocamora said in the final break, You should lift your head and be proud of what you’ve accomplished..
Game three against Costa del Sol Málaga was a real roller coaster.. The green-haired warriors knew how to stand Silvia Arderiusbut they found an Estela Doiro and an Esperanza López who found any loopholes left illegal by the defensewith. But above all, the figure Veteran Merche Castellanos, with 19 saves, had an excellent performance at the goal.which ended
especially with AtticGo illusions in the second half.
At the start of the match, malagueñas took the initiative. and they put the first advantages. Foreign publication Danila So Delgado and Nicole Morales, gradually warming in gold; They kept Elche in the game.
Equal, They reversed the score in the last part of the first period (13-15). While things were better, a few mistakes allowed Costa del Sol to return. 16-15 on break and swords in full swing.
The second part was tachycardia.. AtticGo took the lead again and the dream looked like it could come true.
But, At key moments the green-and-green warriors did not succeed in the attack, and the Merche Castellanos became an insurmountable barrier..
The match and league would be determined in the last ten minutes.. Artillery losses and blatantly unsuccessful attacks doomed the green-fringed fighters.they tried to survive thanks to their defense and Nicole Morales.
However A 4-0 streak and six goalless minutes put an end to Elche’s illusions. With a difference of three goals in the final moments, the final fell into the hands of Malagueñas, who did not let him escape.
no miracle happened and the last minutes were used only to make up for the final result (30-26).
AtticGo Elche fell with honor and showed in front of all of Spain that they have a roster of young fighters who won’t be content with what they’ve done this season.. Most of the team and their coach Joaquín Rocamora will continue next season. I’m sure they will be very happy again and will fight for the championship.
It couldn’t be this time. The dream came so close that she became very angry. But you should be proud of these super contestants..
DATA SHEET:
COSTA DEL SOL MALAGA: Meche Castellanos; Silvia Arderius (2) Elena Cuadrado, Campigli (3), Esperanza López (9), Estela Doiro (6) and Isa Medeiros – starting seven – Sara Bravo (4), María Pérez (1), Almudena Gutiérrez, Laura Sánchez (1 ) ), Rocío Rojas (4), Virginia Fernández (points) and Sol Azcune.
ATTICGO ELCHE: Nicole Morales; Zhukova, Celia Guilabert, Patricia Méndez (2), Danila So Delgado (7), Paola Bernabé (1) and Alexandra Do Nascimento (4) – starting from seven – Pamela Rodrigues (ps), Van Zijl (5), Lisa Oppedal (1 ) ), Nuria Andreu (1), Clara Gascó (1), María Flores (1), Wolfs and Zaira Benítez (3).
A MARKER EVERY 5 MINUTES: 3-1, 6-5, 8-8, 11-11, 13-13, 16-15 -rest- 18-17, 19-19, 22-22, 24-22, 26-23 and 30-26.
REFEREES: Jorge and Jesus Escudero (Cantabria).
PAVILLION: Perez Canca-Carranque from Malaga. 1,800 spectators.