Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence achieved a vital victory in their fight for permanence in the Women's League 2, after overcoming a difficult match against Picken Claret. Despite a weak first quarter that left the Lanzarote team with a significant deficit of 16 points, the collective defensive effort in the second half allowed them to turn the score around, finally taking the victory by 60-62. This victory, the eighth of the season, allows the team to overtake Náutico de Tenerife ULL and increase their advantage to two victories over the relegation places.
The match began with a Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence well below their usual level. In the first quarter, Picken Claret took advantage of the visiting team's lack of rhythm, displaying a very solid and effective game that allowed them to obtain a lead of up to 16 points (21-5). During those first 10 minutes, Magec found no solutions in defense or attack, which left a complicated outlook for the rest of the match.
However, Jesús García's team did not give up. From the second quarter onwards, the players of Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence adjusted their defense, with a much greater intensity that allowed them to cut the difference. At halftime, the score reflected a disadvantage of 12 points (36-24), but the team was already showing signs that the comeback was within reach.
In the second half, Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence displayed an outstanding defensive display. The pressure on the Picken Claret players was constant, and little by little the difference was reduced. With only a few minutes left, the Lanzarote players managed to tie the score, showing a great capacity for concentration and mental strength.
In the last seconds, the Lanzarote team was solid, resorting to their experience and determination to close the match in the best possible way. With a key basket in the final moments, Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence achieved victory by 60-62, demonstrating once again their character and resilience.
With this important victory, Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence adds its eighth victory of the season, which allows them to overtake Náutico de Tenerife ULL and increase their advantage over the teams fighting to avoid relegation. Now, the team is preparing for its next challenge, where they will receive GMASB from Granada, a direct rival in the fight for permanence that has accumulated 6 victories. Magec Tías continues to demonstrate that, despite the obstacles, they have the capacity to fight until the end for salvation.
Technical Sheet
Picken Claret (60): Inés Serrano (0), Sofía Afonso (17), Judith Rochina (12), Paula García (8) and Marina Bleda (4). Also played: Nerea Lagowski (6), Luna Liern (0), Elsa Hernández (2), Maria Sanroma (2), Esther Iranzo (6) and Tamara Toledo (3). Coach: Alberto Pastor
Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence (62): Yaiza García (10), Iranzu Drake (14), Verónica Matoso (8), Sira Hisado (3) and Margarida Marinho (4). Also played: Martina Pandori (1), Carolina Mateo (9) and Tania González (13). Coach: Jesús García
Referees: Alejandro José Rubio Avilés and Óscar Santos Velasco. They eliminated the players from the Lanzarote team Yaiza García and Iranzu Drake for personal fouls
Partial scores for each quarter: 28-12 / 41-29 (halftime) 53-46 / 60-62 (final)
Incidents: Match belonging to the 20th day of the Women's League 2 played in the Pavilion of the University of Valencia