Rocasa Gran Canaria vs Elda Prestigio: Queen’s Cup and Guerreras League Highlights

The final buzzer of the Copa de la Reina left Rocasa Gran Canaria’s late surge unfulfilled as Elda Prestigio faced a difficult journey through treacherous waters, hoping to reel in a comeback. The harsh reality of the Guerreras League confronted the Alicante side, who returned home soundly defeated with a 35-27 scoreline that underscored the challenge ahead.

Elda Prestigio makes a big splash and qualifies for the final stage of the Queen’s Cup

During a tense confrontation, the performance of LimePrades stood out. The goalkeeper delivered nine saves, while an additional nine goals came from her teammates, signaling a strong opening spell. Yet the attack could not sustain momentum beyond those initial moments, as Rocasa found their footing early. The middle of the first half saw Elda Prestigio maintaining a narrow advantage of six goals as the Polish players guided the team, with Pérez and Moreno playing pivotal roles on the floor.

Elda Prestigio crashed at home against Granollers

In a game marked by steady pressure, Elda Prestigio faced a setback on their home court. The contest tilted in Granollers’ favor as the visitors extended their run, turning the tide in ways that would be difficult for the home side to reverse. The atmosphere grew increasingly intricate as the match progressed, revealing the visitors’ resolve and strategic execution.

Sentence with 4-0

Rather than mounting a response at half-time, Elda Prestigio found itself unable to spark a comeback, allowing a 4-0 burst to separate the teams after the break. Granollers kept pressing, and although the home side showed moments of resilience, the scoreboard drifted between a six- and a nine-goal margin, reflecting a match already leaning toward a decisive outcome. The loss extended Elda Prestigio’s slide in the league, reinforcing the gap in performance when faced with a well-organized away outfit.

Scenes from the encounter between Rocasa Gran Canaria and Elda Prestigio

MATCH SUMMARY

ROCASA GRAN CANARIA: Guerra (goalkeeper), Navarro (goalkeeper, 1 goal); Falcón, Pérez (7), Da Silva (8), Lopes (1), Zaldúa (1), Poles (8), Ojea, Terzic, López, Siñol, Lang (3) and Moreno (6).

ELDA PRESTIGIO: Prades (goalkeeper), Sánchez (goalkeeper); Duque (5), Lima (9), Azcune (1), Gonçalves (2), Rodríguez, Cesar (1), García, Mulet, Rivadeneira (2), Claramonte (1), Escribano (3), Martínez (3) and Pastor.

EACH 5′ POINTS: 2-2, 5-4, 8-6, 13-7, 17-12, 19-14 (first half); 23-14, 25-18, 27-20, 30-22, 32-24 and 35-27.

REFEREES: Víctor Navarro Baquero and Fernanda Espino Guerra. Local team exclusions included Da Silva, Lopes, Lang, Zaldua, Poles, and Pérez at various moments, while Duque, Lima, Azcune, Pastor, Escribano, and García were excluded for the visitors.

EVENTS: The match coincided with the 17th round of the Iberdrola Guerreras League, drawing a crowd of roughly 300 at the Antonio Moreno Insular Pavilion in Gran Canaria.

In this clash, the balance of play highlighted a contest shaped by early sharpness, sustained defense, and selective finishing. Although Elda Prestigio showed intent on the attack, Rocasa’s collective discipline and depth across the lineup ultimately dictated the tempo. The outcome reinforced Rocasa’s standing as a formidable force in the league while exposing areas of refinement for Elda Prestigio as they regroup for upcoming fixtures.

[Cite: Official match report and league records for Rocasa Gran Canaria v Elda Prestigio, UN Remudas]