Atticgo CBM Elche prepares for a Sunday showdown against Super Amara Bera Bera in the third and deciding match of the Iberdrola Guerreras League semi-finals. The game is scheduled for 18:30 and will be broadcast on Teledeporte, with the winner earning a spot in the much-anticipated final hosted by Costa del Sol Málaga.
Atticgo Elche channels epic effort to seize the series lead against Bera Bera (28-27)
The team’s latest display, guided by Joaquín Rocamora, pushed the series to the brink of a victory in a dramatic clash that kept fans on edge. The match left both sides with a clear message: Elche can rise to the occasion when it matters most, delivering a performance that underscored their resilience and competitive spirit. The arena atmosphere was intense, the defenses stubborn, and the attack efficient enough to push a tightly contested game into a one-goal difference at the final buzzer. This result sets up a decisive final encounter that promises to be a memorable chapter in the semi-final duel. [Citation: Official match report]
Atticgo Elche extends the challenge, heading to a decisive San Sebastián clash
The Green Franchiverdes, having already shown substantial progress, will head into the third match in San Sebastián with confidence and momentum. Their recent performance demonstrated an ability to adjust strategically on the fly, keeping the ahead-of-the-curve opponents honest and forcing difficult choices late in the game. The upcoming encounter will determine which team advances to the final, a prize both sides crave. The narrative around this series centers on the rise of Elche and their capacity to respond when the stakes are highest.
After securing a win at the Esperanza Lag pavilion the previous week, Elche found themselves in a high-stakes battle away from home, where they came within reach of defeating the tournament favorite. The next 48 hours will be critical as the Green Franchiverdes attempt to translate close calls into a decisive victory that would cement their place in the next round. Their morale remains high, and the squad believes this opportunity could become a historic turning point for the club.
So Delgado and Gascó received call-ups
In the meantime, during the league semi-finals, Ambros Martín, the new head coach of the women’s national team, announced his first roster selection. The list includes two Atticgo Elche players, Danila So Delgado and Clara Gascó. The pair will join a group of 35 players meeting in Cantabria from 8-14 June to begin preparations under the new coaching staff for the European Championship qualifiers and the final stage of World Championship preparations. This call hints at the depth and talent present in the league and signals a broader national-team recruitment window.
CALLED UP 35-PLAYER LIST
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Goalkeepers: Darly Zoqbi (Brest Bretagne Handball), Mercedes Castellanos (Costa del Sol Málaga), Nicole Wiggins (KH-7 Granollers), Olaia Luzuriaga (Gurpea Beti-Onak)
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Midfielders: Silvia Arderius (Costa del Sol Málaga), Alicia Fernández (Rapid Bucuresti), Carmen Arroyo (Motive.co Gijón), Esther Arrojeria (Super Amara Bera Bera), Carmen Campos (JDA Dijon), Ester Somaza (KH-7 Granollers)
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Right-back: Paulina Pérez (Conservas Orbe Rubensa Porriño), Mireya González (Dunarea Braila), Sayna Mbengue (Rocasa Gran Canaria), María O’Mullony (Caja Rural Aula Valladolid)
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Left-Backs: Paula Arcos (Super Amara Bera Bera), María Gómes (Rocasa Gran Canaria), Lara González (Paris 92), Danila So Delgado (Atticgo Elche), Shandy Barbosa (CBM Morvedre)
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Right wing: Maitane Etxeberria (Super Amara Bera Bera), Marta López (Rapid Bucuresti), Paula Valdivia (Motive.co Gijón), Clara Gascó (Atticgo Elche)
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Left wing: Amaia González de Garibay (Caja Rural Aula Valladolid), Jennifer Gutiérrez (Rapid Bucuresti), Laura Hernández (Super Amara Bera Bera), Ona Vegué (KH-7 Granollers)
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Pivots: Lysa Tchaptchet (Vipers Kristiansand), María Zaldúa (Rocasa Gran Canaria), Elisabet Cesáreo (JDA Dijon), Ainhoa Hernández (Rapid Bucuresti), Lyndie Tchaptchet (Gurpea Beti-Onak)