Elche Handball Returns to Action as the Festa d’Elx Trophy Approaches
This Handball Club AtticGo Elche is steadily tuning up their equipment and sharpening its tactical routines ahead of the new competitive cycle. The squad, known locally as the “green fringe warriors,” delivered an emphatic statement in their season opener by overpowering Granollers with a convincing scoreline that signaled their readiness. The poise and intensity shown on the floor over the weekend set a high bar for the rest of the pre-season and underlined the team’s ambition for the upcoming battles in the national league and cup competitions.
On debut at their new home, the Hope Delay pavilion welcomed a club-wide emphasis on collective defense and fast transition play. The team’s first-half performance stood out for its discipline, with a stifling defense that forced the Catalan side to register only six goals by halftime, creating a lead of twenty to six that gave the coaching staff room to experiment in the second period. Fans witnessed a mix of precision passing, aggressive pressing, and well-timed rotations that highlighted the squad’s growing chemistry and commitment to the coach’s strategic blueprint.
The newcomers quickly absorbed the concepts the Orihuela coach has emphasized for a season full of changes—namely a younger, more dynamic roster capable of sustaining pressure across all 60 minutes. This adaptability is being nurtured through focused drills, varied formations, and targeted minutes to players across the depth chart. The early signs suggest an emerging style that blends disciplined defense with dynamic attack, a balance the club hopes to maintain as the pre-season unfolds and more minutes are earned by everyone involved.
In the second half, the Elche mentor had ample opportunity to rotate players, test new matchups, and refine tactics while ensuring development remains the central objective. The result reflected a comfortable victory for the city’s team, a morale-boosting win against Granollers and a reminder of the squad’s potential when all pieces click in harmony. The triumph, described by many as a clear demonstration of the group’s readiness, adds to the sense of momentum building around Attigco Elche heading into the next rounds of preparation and the Festa d’Elx festivities that crown the pre-season phase.
Today, Granollers-Costa del Sol clash in the pre-season program continues to draw attention as the schedule picks up steam. The rivalry is part of a broader narrative that sees two competitive outfits from the region sharpening their craft in the run-up to the main campaign. The anticipation is high as fans look forward to the next encounter and the chance to witness how the teams adapt to evolving tactics and lineup changes. Marking the tempo for the weekend, the two clubs are set to meet in a fixture that promises to be both instructive and entertaining for supporters and analysts alike, with every possession carrying the weight of an ambitious program and a desire to claim early dominance in the season’s early stages.
Today is Saturday, and the second match of the Elche cup will feature a head-to-head between Granollers and Costa del Sol Malaga. The kickoff is scheduled for six in the evening, a time that typically benefits teams with strong transition play and the stamina to sustain intensity across two halves. Then on Sunday, the scene shifts to the Esperanza Lag venue where Attigco Elche will meet the Málaga side again at eleven in the morning. The two teams have already faced one another twice in pre-season, each contest yielding a win for the home side in the past. The looming objective for both clubs is to seize the prestigious Festa d’Elx trophy in women’s handball, using the matchups as a platform to demonstrate growth, teamwork, and a committed pursuit of excellence in the sport. [citation: league records and club briefings]”