In a recent tournament held on Tuesday in the City of Granollers, Handball Club AtticGo Elche faced a tough challenge in front of the local crowd and their hostesses, finishing with a 20-18 result that underscored both the competitive spirit of the team and the level of the opposition. The match highlighted Elche’s readiness to compete at a high tempo, even when the scoreboard did not tilt in their favor, and it offered valuable lessons about synchronization, defensive discipline, and the need for quicker ball movement in attack.
The Elche squad, nicknamed the Franjiverdes fighters, did not replicate the form seen during the Festa d’Elx trophy the previous weekend. They had success against Vallesanas with a decisive 36-23 victory and also defeated the formidable Costa del Sol Málaga, signaling that they can rise to the occasion against strong opponents. The recent results reveal a team that can produce pockets of high-quality play, especially in defense, while still searching for consistency in attack and fluid transition play that unlocks the best scoring chances.
Joaquín Rocamora, the coach in charge of the Elche lineup, faced the challenge of coordinating offense and finding the right balance in offensive tempo. The defense held firm for much of the match, pressing the Granollers attack and limiting easy scoring opportunities. Yet the offensive rhythm failed to find a smooth, sustained sequence of plays that would translate into a comfortable lead. Elche managed twenty goals, but the team’s first-half performance was hampered by a slower pace and a handful of miscommunications in transition, resulting in just seven goals before the break. The numbers show a defensive effort that kept the scoreline tight, and a forward unit that will need to sharpen timing and decision-making in future fixtures.
As the game progressed into the second half, Elche began to evolve, showing signs of growing cohesion in their attacking schemes. They closed the gap with a late surge and managed to secure an 8-11 advantage in the second half, a glimpse of what the squad can achieve when it maintains focus and pushes the pace. This shift demonstrated Rocamora’s belief in giving all players meaningful minutes to test rotations and to expose different combinations in attack. It also provided an extended training ground to refine set plays and dynamic off-ball movements that could pay dividends when the league resumes. The emphasis remained on building a robust defensive structure while experimenting with offensive versatility to counter diverse defensive set-ups encountered by future opponents.
The Franjiverdes warriors concluded the sequence of five friendly matches with three wins and two losses, a respectable record that reflects steady progress and growing familiarity among teammates. These exhibitions served not only as preparation for the upcoming competitive phase but also as a platform for evaluating emerging talents and identifying areas for improvement in both catastrophe-proof defense and high-speed counterattacks that can convert opportunities into goals.
The Valencia Community Cup remains on the team’s horizon, with preparations intensifying and the squad eyeing a strong finish in this competition. The Elche roster is set to return to action mid-week, following a brief rest, and will face Morvedre in what promises to be a decisive test of their form. The match is scheduled for a late afternoon start, continuing a tradition of intense regional battles that attract spectators and offer a preview of the team’s readiness for the season ahead.
The Elche camp regards the Valencia Community Cup as more than just a tune-up; it is a platform to crystallize tactics, build team chemistry, and measure progress against established opponents. Wednesday’s final against Morvedre could serve as a gauge for the squad’s readiness to translate training-ground concepts into competitive performance when the official league schedule kicks off. Historically, Elche has held a strong position in this competition, and there is a sense among supporters that the team is capable of sustaining a winning run should they maintain disciplined defense and elevate their attacking efficiency to convert more chances into goals.