In the last match of the first round of the Iberdrola Guerreras League on the 11th day, Elda Prestigio was defeated at home by Beti-Onak (27-28). Led by Chema Vives, the players stood up to their rivals but They added a tenth consecutive defeat and moved to the bottom of the points table..

The duel was very controversial and was decided in the final stages. Especially in each team’s last two scrimmages. Nerea Canas completed the goal for the visitors with a great individual move and a shot that went between the legs of the Eldense goal, looking for an equalizer and completing the match after making a good play from the right wing. Pereira faced goalkeeper Encinas, who played a key role in Beti-Onak’s victory.

Certainly, Pereira, along with María Rodríguez, were the top scorers of the local team. Elda Prestigio, who managed to take an interesting three-goal lead in the first half, was neutralized before Navarrese’s break. The situation was reversed in the second half and with Alicante’s reaction they were the side that came out in fourth place.

Break from the World Cup

Defeat leaves Elda Prestigio behind Last place in the standings with only 2 points, on par with Oviedo and Gijón. Vives’ students will return to league action after the break to compete in the World Team Championship, which will be held from 29 November to 17 December.


The moment of the duel between Elda Prestigio and Beti-Onak Elda Prestige

MATCH COMMITTEE

Elda Prestige: Prades (p), Sánchez (ps); García, Duque (4), Mulet, Lima (3), Azcune (3), Pereira (5), Villaescusa, Rivadeneira, Claramonte, Rodríguez (5), Escribano (4), Martínez, Pastor and Cesar (3).

Beti-Onak: Encinas (p), Luzuriaga (ps); Mallo (1), Ayelen (5), Hernández, Zamora (1), Pereira (4), Fernández (4), Sans (5), Gutiérrez (3), García (2), Romero, Urbitarte (1), Lovera (1), Fonkeng and Canas (1).

Number every 5th: 1-2, 3-4, 7-4, 8-5, 10-9, 12-12 (interval); 13-15, 15-18, 19-19, 20-22, 24-25 and 27-28.

Referees: Tania Rodríguez and Lorena García. Cesar (2), Rodríguez and Lima did not take part in the local teams, and Lovera, Mallo and Gutiérrez did not take part in the guest teams.

Pavilion: City of Elda-Florentino Ibáñez.