AtticGo Elche falls at home as Porriño seizes the moment
In a tense eighth round of the Iberdrola Guerreras League, AtticGo CBM Elche hosted BM Porriño, and the Galician side capitalized on a crucial swing between the end of the first half and the start of the second. Their ability to seize the opening minutes after the break helped them build a lead they defended through the final minutes, earning valuable points on the road.
The opening minutes set a balanced tone, with both teams trading chances and defenses tightening. Despite several standout saves from Nicole Morales, Elche found it hard to shake off the pressure. Porriño pressed high, and Prelchi’s fast-paced attacking sequence repeatedly tested the home defense, keeping the scoreboard close and ensuring the match stayed within reach for both sides.
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Porriño finished the first half strongly, reading the game well from the seven-meter line and closing the period with a two-goal edge, 11-13. Their late pushes forced Elche into a more cautious approach, and the home team had to fight through a string of defensive stands that kept the game tight as the halftime whistle approached.
At the restart, the balance shifted only gradually. The visitors extended their advantage to 14-18 by the 39th minute, applying pressure that tested Elche’s resolve. The home side did not surrender; they simply needed to weather the moment when Porriño looked most dangerous and reset their approach for the final stretch.
Despite confidence growing for Franjiverde, a standout performance by Porriño on the counter and a few costly turnovers for Elche allowed the visitors to drift away in the closing minutes. Rocamora could not bridge the gap, and Micaela Casasola surfaced as the top scorer of the night with eight goals, delivering the decisive edge for Porriño. Looking ahead, Elche faces a straightforward assignment against La Rioja in the league’s closing phase, hoping to rebound from this setback with a strong home performance.
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