AtticGo Elche vs Motive.co opens Iberdrola Warrior League action
At 18:00 today, AtticGo Balonmano Elche will launch the Iberdrola Warrior League weekend with a home clash against Motive.co from Gijón. The game takes place at the Esperanza Lag pavilion, a venue that has become a focal point for Elche’s bid to reset after a challenging run. Under the guidance of coach Joaquín Rocamora, the squad is focused on rebuilding confidence following a season marked by tough moments and a stumble in European competition that stung during the semi-finals. This fixture is more than a single match; it is a chance to stabilize momentum and set the tone for the final stretch of the campaign [Source: team communications].
Elche arrived buoyed by a solid home victory over Grafometal La Rioja, finishing 23-31 in a performance that signalized a return to their winning rhythm during midweek play. La Rioja, positioned near the lower half of the standings, was nonetheless overcome with a decisive second half. The win helped Elche close the gap with fourth-placed Porriño, suggesting a potential push up the table as the season nears its final phase and teams jockey for high seeds in the postseason picture [Performance recap and standings context].
AtticGo Elche reclaimed a victory in La Rioja (23-31)
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defeats
In the recent stretch, Elche has endured four tough results in the Guerreras-Iberdrola League, including setbacks against KH-7 Granollers and Porriño. The squad also faced two narrow losses to Mecalia Atlético Guardés in the EHF European Cup semi-final draw. Despite the setbacks, the team has shown resilience, using the La Rioja win as a springboard to sharpen their focus for a stronger finish and a more competitive standing as the calendar moves toward the closing rounds [League and European context].
Today’s opponent, Motive.co from Gijón, sits eighth on the table and trails Elche by 18 points, with a five-point gap to the fifth-placed side. The encounter serves as an important step for Elche to maintain forward momentum as they chase a stronger finish before the season ends. The Elche camp views this clash as an essential piece of the greater journey toward a solid postseason position, and the coaches emphasize precision, defense, and fast transitions as the core pillars for success in front of the home crowd [Team briefings].
Joaquín Rocamora stressed that climbing the table should not invite complacency. He urged maximum intensity and unwavering concentration from his players to close the regular season on a high note, noting that there are only two games remaining, including today’s at the Elche stadium and one more contest after the Easter break. The coaching staff continues to stress discipline, communication, and tempo as critical factors for outcomes in the final weeks [Coach remarks].
last league match
The planned final league tilts against Gurpea Beti-Onak Azparren are set for the 15th, following the Easter break. The next game will be at 19:00 against a tenth-placed opponent carrying 13 points, offering a further chance to refine form before the postseason push. Elche players have called on supporters to fill the Esperanza Lag pavilion for the last regular-season home match, underscoring the important role the home crowd plays as the calendar turns toward the closing weeks. “Our fans have been incredibly important this season; we need them in full voice,” stated Rocamora, highlighting the energy that a strong home audience can bring to the team [Supporter engagement notes].
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