The Handball Club AtticGo Elche celebrated a triumph this Wednesday as they claimed the Valencia Community Cup, securing their seventh title in the tournament over the last seven years. The Elche squad embraced a demanding challenge and came through with resilience, edging their opponent with a performance that highlighted growth and competitive spirit.
The Morvedre renewal team entered the match with a strong intent to prove themselves, defending with intensity inside the pavilion under the watchful eye of Rene Marigil. Elche faced stiff resistance from the Valencian squad, whose early pressure tested the visitors on both ends of the court.
In the opening period, the Franjiverdes showcased moments of promise but could not suppress the Valencian onslaught. The two teams traded leads, and the halftime break arrived with a narrow advantage for Valencia, 16-14, signaling a stern reminder to Elche that the second half would demand focus and cohesion.
When the second half commenced, the shift in Elche’s approach became evident. The team tightened its defensive structure and found greater rhythm on offense, transforming the dynamics of the game. A more organized press disrupted the opponent’s transitions, and the offense moved with cleaner ball movement, allowing Elche to overturn the scoreboard and pull away in the later stages. The final tally read 26-32 in favor of Elche, a result borne from collective resolve and steady execution.
This victory capped a robust pre-season for Elche, who closed a slate of four warm-up fixtures with positive momentum. They defeated Costa del Sol Malaga twice, earned a win against Granollers, and posted another victory over Morvedre. The journey ahead showed Elche handling their early-season pressure with composure, turning a sometimes uneven pre-season into practical preparation for the league format that awaits.
Throughout these six preparatory encounters, coach Joaquín Rocamora used every minute to refine the team’s connectivity. The sessions helped sharpen defensive schemes and fine tune offensive sets, forging clearer links between players from Orihuela and the core group on the floor. The coaching staff emphasized coherence, resilience, and the capacity to adapt under pressure, turning lessons from each game into tangible improvements for the season ahead.
With confidence on the rise, Elche AtticGo now looks toward the opening clash of the Iberdrola League. The first league game is scheduled for Saturday, September 3, at 7 p.m., with a home-based challenge against Aula Valladolid at the Huerta del Rey pavilion. Anticipation surrounds the squad as they aim to translate preseason momentum into sustained league performance, driven by disciplined defense, dynamic transition play, and a shared sense of purpose on the court.