In the recent pre-season clash in the Villa de Frigiliana cup, Atticgo CBM Elche secured their first win of the preparation by defeating Costa del Sol Malaga in a tightly contested duel that followed the teams’ second meeting within a 24-hour window. The atmosphere in the Andalusian town was charged as both sides pushed hard to gauge form and readiness ahead of the upcoming campaign, making the result feel like a small but meaningful milestone for the visitors from Elche.
From the opening whistle, Atticgo Elche took charge of the tempo, even though the scoreboard initially reflected a slow start that favored Malaga for a brief spell. The Elche side found themselves trailing early at 1-3, yet the squad regrouped with decisive energy. A moment of individual creativity from Oppedal, combined with Vaseline’s poised assist, cut the deficit and sparked a leveling run that saw the visitors clinching their first lead of the night. By the end of the first period, Elche had turned the momentum markedly in their favor, moving ahead to a 13-10 advantage as the teams headed into the break with a sense of control lingering for the franciverde team.
After the restart, Atticgo Elche maintained a careful but effective control over the game. The coaching staff, led by Rocamora, emphasized disciplined play and rapid transitions that kept Malaga on the back foot. The Elche defense tightened its grip and translated pressure into a growing margin on the scoreboard. At the 20-minute mark of the second half, the lead had widened to six points, with the score reading 20-14 in favor of the visitors. The reaction from Costa del Sol Malaga did not materialize into a sustained comeback, as repeated offensive misfires constrained their ability to close the gap and mount a meaningful challenge.
The Malagueñas faced mounting difficulties as their offensive rhythm faltered, and a string of unforced errors exacerbated the situation. Atticgo Elche seized the moment to reinforce their game plan and maintain comfortable separation while continuing to explore options for rotation and development within a young squad. The result stood as a clear testament to the growing cohesion under Rocamora and his coaching team, highlighting the potential within the Elche roster despite the ongoing work required to refine every facet of their play as the pre-season progresses.
Looking ahead, the next assignment for Atticgo Elche is a test against Granollers in the opening match of Festa d’Elx, slated for the coming Friday. Malaga will also participate in that tournament, setting up a broader test of both teams’ readiness as they look to translate early-season lessons into tangible improvements on the floor. The visit to Frigiliana, while a single warm-up in a longer schedule, provided useful data points and confidence that the young Elche group can carry forward as they continue to build familiarity, cohesion, and confidence in the versatile roles required to compete at a higher level in the season ahead.