Magec Tías Against Gender Violence, Lanzarote's representative in the Women's Basketball League 2, started the year with a defeat against Unilever Viladecans, in a very disputed match that ended with a score of 48 to 53.
The start of the match was slightly delayed due to technical problems with the 24-second clocks, a situation that required the installation of new devices. Despite this setback, the first half of the match, both the first and second quarters, proved to be very balanced, with both teams demonstrating a solid defense that limited attacks. At halftime, the score showed a tight 24 to 25 in favor of Unilever Viladecans, with Yaiza García standing out in the local team with 8 points, although her performance was limited by personal fouls.
In the third quarter, the Catalan team began to extend its lead, reaching up to 11 points difference. The coach of Magec Tías, Cristo González, tried several strategies to rebalance the score, but the locals only managed to score 5 points in this period, while their rival accumulated 15, ending the quarter with a result of 29 to 40.
The last quarter of the match once again demonstrated the courage of Magec Tías Against Gender Violence. Although they faced a difference that reached up to 14 points, the local players did not give up, achieving a partial score of 10 to 0 that put them back in the game with three minutes to go. With the score now at 45 to 48, the Tías Pavilion was filled with hope and support for its team. However, a final push from Unilever Viladecans sealed the victory for the Catalans with a definitive 48 to 53.
Among the most outstanding players of the local team are Verónica Matoso with 14 valuation points, Tania González with 13 and Yaiza García with 12 points. In addition, it is worth highlighting the return of Margarida Junqueira, who had not been able to participate in the last matches of last year due to an injury.
With this defeat, Magec Tías Against Gender Violence is in twelfth position in the standings, accumulating 3 wins and 9 losses. The team is preparing to face Hierros Díaz Extremadura Miralvalle in Extremadura next week, where they will seek to reverse their streak and add a new victory.
Technical Sheet
Magec Tías Against Gender Violence (48): Yaiza García (13), Iranzu Drake (11), Verónica Matoso (8), Sira Hisado (0) and Tania González (7). Also played: Noelia Lago (0), Martina Pandori (2), Carolina Mateo (3), Margarida Junqueira (4) and Clara Expósito (0). Coach: Cristo González
Unilever Viladecans Dishelec65 (53): Paula Curto (14), Eva Almasque (6), Alba Barneda (0), Laia Guardia (13) and Elena Silva (4). Also played Sonia Pascual (4), Berta Collado (0), Mar Ribera (4), Queralt Ubía (5) and Nerea Soler (3). Coach: Xavier Paredes
Referees: Mauro Araque Cáceres and Javier Benéitez Rodríguez. Without eliminated
Partials to each quarter: 15-16 / 24-25 (break) 29-40 / 48-53
Incidents: Match belonging to the 12th day of the Women's League 2 Group A played in the Municipal Pavilion of Tías with the presence of about 300 spectators.