Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence returned from its trip to Barcelona with a painful defeat and the feeling of having competed in an adverse context. The red and black team fell 68 to 51 against Basket Almeda in the match corresponding to matchday 18, a key game in the fight for permanence and which significantly conditions the next matchdays.
The clash, played at Pavelló Almeda, was expected to be even, given the league standings of both teams. However, the Catalan team imposed their rhythm from the initial tip-off, achieving an early lead that they extended as the minutes of the first quarter passed. The home team's defensive intensity and their accuracy in the early stages forced Magec Tías Lanzarote to row against the current from the very first moment.
As the match progressed, the team coached by Jesús García adjusted their approach, balancing the game and finding better offensive situations. However, the disparity in the referee's judgment proved detrimental to the interests of the Lanzarote team, hindering their ability to maintain competitive continuity. At halftime, the score was 36-21 in favor of Basket Almeda, a wide but manageable difference for a team accustomed to competing until the end.
The turning point came in the third quarter, when the referees called a second disqualifying foul on Yaiza García, which meant her definitive elimination. The absence of the interior player, a fundamental piece in the rotation and in the defensive and offensive balance, notably conditioned Magec Tías's options in the paint. Despite this, the team maintained its attitude and competed head-to-head during the last two quarters, which were much more balanced, although insufficient to complete the comeback.
The match concluded with a final score of 68-51 for Basket Almeda. Beyond the result, Magec Tías Lanzarote Contra la Violencia de Género returns to the island with the conviction of having fought until the last minute, showing character and commitment in a demanding scenario.
On the classification level, the lower zone is compressed even further. Magec Tías Lanzarote, with five victories, is reached by Basket Almeda itself, although the particular basketaverage remains favorable to the islanders, a factor that could prove decisive at the end of the regular season.
The next match for the red-and-black team will be on Saturday, February 21st at 8:00 PM at the Pabellón Municipal de Tías, where they will host Elsamex CB Andratx, the bottom of the league with one victory in 18 games. A commitment that seems fundamental in the fight for permanence.
Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence now faces a key week of work to correct errors, regain sensations, and prepare for a decisive match in front of their fans, with the aim of reinforcing their position in the standings and keeping their aspirations in the category intact.
Technical Sheet
Basket Almeda (68): Marina García (8), Laur Tierno (16), Clara Tapia (6), Dana Peris (12) y Mar Coll.Vinent (3). También jugaron: Nuria Bernal, Ivet Homs, Laia Jove (3), Carlota Díaz-Guerra (14), Judith Masa (4) y Nadreea Cojocariu (2).
Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence (51): Yaiza García (3), Sira Hisado (4), Carolina Mateo (16), Margarida Junqueira (6) and Naroa Zabala (7). Also played Elena Lozano, Birgit Snorradottir (3) and Ester Iranzo (12).
Referees: Héctor Monclus Haro and Daniel Martín Ridruejo. They disqualified Yaiza García, for Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence, for two disqualifying fouls.
Quarterly scores: 21-9 / 36-21 (halftime) 53-36 / 68-51 (final)
