Photos: Sergio Betancort
The match between Ca´Mario Lanzarote San José Obrero and BM Torrelavega, held on Saturday afternoon, was full of alternatives in both the game and the result. The match concluded with a 27-27 draw, which allows both teams to remain in the middle of the standings with a significant advantage over the relegation zone. In the last minute, victory could have gone either way, but neither team capitalized on their opportunities.
The first minutes were dominated by BM Torrelavega, with the Cantabrian team taking the early lead. Pivots José Oliver and Marcos Dorado were causing a lot of damage to the Ca´Mario Lanzarote San José Obrero defense. The local defense was unable to stop the opponent's attacks, forcing coach Jordi Lluelles to call a timeout in the 9th minute (4-6).
Ca´Mario Lanzarote San José Obrero's defensive intensity increased, but they were still unable to stop BM Torrelavega's fast attacks. The Cantabrian team scored on quick plays, practically starting from the center of the court and taking advantage of the locals' slow defensive balance.
Ca´Mario Lanzarote San José Obrero's game improved as the minutes passed. A powerful outside shot by Andrei Vakhnovich and a steal by Nico López put the local team ahead for the first time (10-9). The match became even in the final minutes, with the first thirty minutes ending in a 12-12 draw.
The second half started like the first, with BM Torrelavega taking control of the game. José Carlos Hernández was a nightmare for the Ca´Mario Lanzarote defense. The Cantabrian player finished the game with 10 goals, overcoming the local defense time and time again. The visitors' three-goal lead forced Jordi Lluelles to call a timeout in the 7th minute (15-18).
Following the instructions from the bench, Vicente Benito scored another goal for BM Torrelavega, giving the Cantabrians their biggest lead of the match (15-19). Ca´Mario Lanzarote showed their mettle and never gave up. A 5-0 run allowed the local team to take the lead again. Javi García tied the game, and Nico López scored the goal that made it 23-22.
Ca´Mario Lanzarote San José Obrero was without Uros Milutinovic in the final minutes. The player was injured in one of his knees and had to be taken to a medical center for tests. Initially, a bone fracture is ruled out, but he may have a ligament injury in his knee, so an MRI will be necessary.
With four minutes left in the match, Ca´Mario Lanzarote San José Obrero had a two-goal lead (27-25). Two goals from José Carlos Hernández tied the score again. BM Torrelavega had the penultimate attack of the match, but Dzimitry Patotski saved the shot. And Ca´Mario Lanzarote San José Obrero had the last attack, but they failed to convert the shot.
The match ended with a 27-27 draw, with each team earning a fair point to remain in the middle of the standings in the Men's Silver Division of Handball. The competition will resume in mid-January, with Ca´Mario Lanzarote visiting the court of Zumosol ARS Palma del Río.
Technical Sheet
Ca´Mario Lanzarote San José Obrero (27): Dzmitry Patotsky, Pedro Noda, Diego Reyes (8), Luis Morín (1), Nico López (9), Marcio Da Silva (1), Andrei Vakhnovich (3) -starting team- Carmelo Álvarez, Uros Milutinovic, Pedro Cabrera, Javi García (2), Alberto Molina (3), Iván Montoya, Javi Tavío and Juan José Montota. Coach: Jordi Lluelles
BM Torrelavega (27): Murillo Araujo, Eduardo Fernández (2), José Oliver (3), Antón Setién (1), Marcos Dorado (2), José Carlos Hernández (10), Alán Villalobos (2) -starting team- Vicente Benito (2), Savi Campo, Eugenio González (1), Dalmau Huix (3), Alberto Pérez, Sergio Rodríguez (1), Ramiro Merino, Pablo Salvarrey and Nicolai Colunga. Coach: Diego Soto
Scores every 5 minutes: 1-2, 5-6, 5-6, 7-9, 10-10, 12-12 (halftime) 14-16, 17-19, 19-22, 23-23, 26-25, 27-27 (final)
Referees: Jordi Ausas Busquets and Miquel Florenza Virgil, from the Catalan Committee. Disqualified Pedro Noda with a red card in the 59th minute for Ca´Mario Lanzarote San José Obrero. Excluded Marcio Da Silva (2) for the locals and José Olivier (1) and José Carlos Hernández (1) for BM Torrelavega
Incidents: Titerroy Municipal Pavilion (Arrecife), about 200 spectators. Match corresponding to the 13th round of the Men's Silver Division of Handball.
