The Municipal Pavilion of Tías was the setting for the match between Magec Tías Against Gender Violence and GEIEG, corresponding to the third day of the Women's League 2. The match had intensity, claw and fight. Despite the dedication of the local players, the Catalan team won in overtime, with a final score of 68 to 71.
The public that gathered was able to witness a spectacle full of emotion and suffering, which made it clear that the matches of Magec Tías Against Gender Violence are an experience that is worthwhile. Before the confrontation, a concentration of grassroots basketball was held outside the pavilion, highlighting the club's commitment to promoting grassroots sports.
The Lanzarote team had a challenging start, facing fierce pressure throughout the court from the visiting team, which showed success in outside shots and superiority in capturing rebounds. Despite the personal fouls accumulated by the Catalan team, they maintained their advantage in the first quarter, leading 16-25. The gap widened at halftime, with a score of 30-42, even reaching a 14-point lead for GEIEG at some point.
At halftime, the presentation of the men's and women's junior category teams was held, with the parade of the players, and the taking of photos for the season. The third quarter was a challenge for the local team, as the visitors extended their lead to 16 points, demonstrating good work in defense and in shots from the outside, although they decreased their effectiveness in capturing rebounds. Despite this, Magec Tías Against Gender Violence showed a slight reaction, gradually reducing the disadvantage and maintaining the hope of a more complete final quarter.
And so it was, in the last quarter, the local players stood out in defense and attack, driven by the energy of the more than 350 spectators present in the Municipal Pavilion of Tías, who encouraged with the cry of "yes you can. The local team not only managed to reduce the difference, but even timidly took the lead on the scoreboard, reaching the last seconds of the match with a 62-point tie. However, overtime marked the end of the dream of adding the third consecutive victory, far from the illusion on the court and in the stands. Despite the efforts, the ball did not want to enter, and the visiting players managed to maintain their victory, closing the match with a score of 68 to 71 in their favor.
Technical Sheet
Magec Tías Against Gender Violence (68): Joana Ferreira (1), Ana Fernández (2), Yaiza García (23), Iranzu Drake (19), and Carolina Mateo (14). Also played Noelia Lago (2), Marta Pérez (4) and Verónica Matoso (3). Coach: Jesús García.
GEIEG (71): Marina Melero (7), Nuria Bagaria (5), Agustina Talasimov (10), Vanessa González (2), and Alba Riera (5). Also played Janina Pairo (0), Anna Jodar (11), Claudia Morente (2), Alba Coma (7), Julia Fernández (12) and Nuria Mitjanas (10). Coach: Marc Serra.
Partial scores for each quarter: 16-25 / 30-42 (halftime) 45-55 / 62-62 (final) 68-71 (overtime)
Referees: Marcos Silva González and Francisco Gregorio Ndong Obono. They eliminated the visitor Vanessa González for personal fouls.
Incidents: Match played in the Municipal Pavilion of Tías with the presence of about 350 people and belonging to the third day of the Women's League 2. A minute of silence was observed in memory of the victims of gender violence. At halftime, the club held the presentation of the men's and women's junior category, with the parade of both teams and their respective photos of the season.
