AtticGo CBM Elche Secures Festa d’Elx Women’s Handball Trophy
AtticGo CBM Elche captured the Festa d’Elx women’s handball crown this Sunday with a 20-17 win over Costa del Sol Malaga in the decisive third game of the series. Guided by coach Joaquín Rocamora, the Elche lineup built momentum across the tournament, knocking off Granollers as well in a recent victory spree.
Even though the Ilicitanas had nearly clinched the title, Malaga’s loss to the Catalan squad on the second day left room for a cushion in Elche’s favor. Rocamora chose to push hard from the opening whistle, aiming to seal the trophy with a strong early performance.
This marked the third matchup between the two teams in the span of a single week. In the two games previously held in Malaga, each squad had claimed a victory, so the final meeting was an intense, balanced affair. The tiebreak swung back and forth, with Elche starting the day strong and the contest characterized by aggressive defense and periodic errors on both sides.
Although Rocamora’s squad managed three goals in the early stretch, Malaga reduced the deficit to a single goal before halftime (8-7 at the 30th minute). The visitors gained the upper hand after the break, with Elche struggling to break away as the scoreboard showed a 15-16 gap at one point. In the closing minutes, AtticGo Elche tightened its defense, found rhythm, and finished with a decisive burst, sealing a 5-1 run to secure the championship.
The victory reinforces the club’s momentum ahead of the league season, which commences on the first weekend of September. The solid performances against Granollers and the ability to prevail in two of three duels against last season’s Cup runner-up and league champion Malaga have breathed confidence into Elche’s revamped project. This week’s triumph hints at a promising run, with the club aiming to continue lifting trophies in the months ahead, including potential domestic cups and Super Cup opportunities. [citation]