Elda Prestigio anchors its return to the Iberdrola Guerreras League with a hard-fought win on the challenging Gijón course, signaling a strong start as Motive.co celebrated a notable 22-24 result. The Alicante squad seized the moment with a decisive nine-goal swing in the late stages, turning the match into a standout statement of intent as the new season began. This victory marks a significant milestone for a club aiming to reassert itself among the league’s elite, and it sets an expectations-driven tone for the weeks ahead. [Source: league match report attribution]
On the court, the head coach and team strategist guided the squad with a steady hand, showing confidence from the opening whistle. The early exchanges charged the atmosphere as the hosts pressed to take control—quick ball movement, disciplined defense, and careful shot selection created an early advantage that grew as minutes elapsed. Despite a tense start, the visitors found a rhythm that kept the scoreboard tight, and the home side began to feel the pressure as the first half progressed. The visitors used that momentum to set a clear tone, signaling that Elda Prestigio would not walk away easily from this season-opening test. [Source: match ledger attribution]
Fans watched as the second half unfolded with a renewed intensity. The Asturian side widened the gap to five goals by the 45th minute, a testament to their collective effort and tactical clarity. Yet the Alicante team refused to concede easily, rallying with a series of precise saves and rapid counterattacks that cut into the lead. The turning point arrived as Prades delivered a flurry of saves and Escribano, Rivadeneira, and Lima contributed critical goals, tightening the scoreline and flipping momentum in a dramatic show of resilience. Each side displayed commitment, but the visitors found new energy when it mattered most, orchestrating a late surge that kept the outcome in doubt until the final minutes. [Source: game report attribution]
Elda Prestigio harnessed that momentum in the closing stretch, converting pressure into points and sealing an important first victory of the season. The victory created a buoyant atmosphere around the team as they looked ahead to a schedule that now includes a postponed clash against Bera Bera, pushed to October. The win also underscored the squad’s depth, balance, and ability to respond to adversity with a sustained push toward success. [Source: season preview attribution]
MATCH BOARD
Motive.co Gijón: Álvarez, Zarco (1), Valdivia (5), González (1), Aida Fernández, Chiazgozie, Policarpo, Da Silva (1), Laguna, Cabral (1), Novovic (4), Lucía Fernández, Mendez, De Andrés (1), Rojas (7) and Zentai (1).
Elda Prestigio: Garcia (1), Duque (2), Mulet (1), Lima (4), Azcune (1), Gonçalves (3), Rivadeneira (4), Sánchez, Sanches, Claramonte, Rodríguez (1), Notary (4), Martinez, Prades (1), Pastor and Cesar (2).
Points ticked off every five minutes: 1-2, 3-6, 3-7, 6-9, 9-9, 12-11 (rest); 15-13, 19-16, 21-16, 21-20, 21-23 and 22-24.
Referees: Alejandro Hoz and Axel Riloba. They ruled on the exclusion of Da Silva and Novovic for the locals and Azcune, Lima, Duque and Cesar (2) for the visitors, with the game unfolding under steady officiating that kept the contest within a fair and competitive frame. [Source: official match notes attribution]