TM Benidorm is pressing forward in its mission to preserve a place in the Asobal League for the next season. The route is tight and every match carries the weight of a season-long grind, requiring consistency both away and at home. The task ahead is straightforward yet tough: gather enough points to secure status before the holiday break and return with renewed confidence for the final stretch.
Fernando Latorre’s squad traveled to Guadalajara with a clear aim: earn two points that would raise their chances of reaching the closing phase and, importantly, create a safer cushion as the break approaches. The plan was measured, but the urgency was unmistakable. The result would serve as a statement that a faster march toward safety was possible if the performance matched the moment, especially in an arena where every attack and defensive stand carries high stakes.
As the preview suggested, Cívitas Guadalajara were willing to risk everything for a win, knowing that the alternative could leave them exposed in the standings. The match quickly became a battle of resolve, played out in a 40×20 format that demanded precision and endurance from both sides. The tempo stayed brisk from the opening whistle to the final horn, with no team relinquishing dominance easily and the scoreboard flashing a contest filled with momentum shifts and tactical recalibrations.
After a balanced first half, the scoreboard told a story of a tight contest, with TM Benidorm holding a slender edge as both teams retreated to the locker rooms at halftime, standing at 12-13. The intermission showcased resilience and a willingness to go long in rallies while also highlighting the nerves that accompany high-stakes play in a venue capable of turning the tide on decisive moments.
In the second half, Guadalajara seized the initiative, flipping the script by scoring four unanswered goals and forging a lead that tested Benidorm’s resolve. The visitors responded with determination, striving to narrow the gap, but the locals stayed stubborn, sustaining their advantage and closing gaps with disciplined defense and efficient finishing on the other end. The clash grew more physical and strategic as both teams hunted for control of pace and possession in a pressure-filled environment.
When the final horn sounded, the locals emerged victorious by a 28-25 margin, extending their hopes of continuing in the Asobal League into the next season. The result underscored Guadalajara’s strength at home and Benidorm’s commitment to finishing the campaign with purpose, even as the outcome kept the mathematical question of permanence hovering for the visitors. The plan for TM Benidorm remains intact: the team will wait for the final four days of the competition, scheduled after the forthcoming break, to secure the remaining points needed to guarantee their status. The message is clear—persistence matters, and the drive to advance cannot ease up now, especially for clubs navigating the stretch run and aiming to keep pace across multiple leagues in North America where fans follow similar battles for league surivals and continued competition.