The Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence was very close to surprising the leader of the Liga Femenina 2, in a match of high competitive demand played at the Municipal Pavilion of Tías. Despite the 54 to 67 defeat against Segle XXI, the Lanzarotean team showed an image of character, growth, and competitiveness that reinforces its upward trend in the competition.
The match did not begin in the best way for the players coached by Jesús García. Segle XXI appeared more solid from the initial jump, better positioned on the court and with greater clarity in their offensive actions. The Lanzaroteñas were trailing during the first stages of the clash, although as the minutes passed they began to feel more comfortable on the court and to adjust their defensive approachThe definitive settling of Ester Iranzo in the direction of the game was one of the positive aspects of the match for Magec Tías Lanzarote, allowing for the distribution of efforts with Sira Hisado and providing the local team with more alternatives in offensive creation. At the end of the first quarter, the scoreboard reflected an 11 to 17 advantage for the Catalans, a lead that was extended at halftime to 24 to 34After the locker room break, Magec Tías Lanzarote Contra la Violencia de Género offered its best version. The team found the spaces it had not managed to exploit in the first half and began to compete head-to-head against an opponent who, moreover, began to accumulate personal fouls. The difference was progressively reduced and the attending public once again recognized the fighting spirit that characterizes the red and black entity. At the end of the third quarter, the score stood at a tight 42 to 49In the last period, the feelings continued to be positive for the locals. The interior game of Magec Tías was more effective in both baskets, while Segle XXI went through moments of less success. The difference was reduced to three points, generating a scenario of maximum emotion. After a missed three-pointer by the local team and with just over two minutes left to play, the visiting bench called a timeoutThat pause proved decisive. Upon resumption, Segle XXI regained their aim in both inside and outside plays, extending their lead once more and extinguishing Magec Tías Lanzarote's dream of defeating the league leader, who ultimately prevailed 54-67 thanks to greater accuracy in the final momentsWith nine matchdays still to be played, Magec Tías Lanzarote Contra la Violencia de Género maintains a one-victory lead over the relegation spots, currently occupied by Basket Almeda, the next rival of the Lanzarote team. The match, with clear final undertones, will be played on February 14th at 6:30 PM in Cornellá de Llobregat. The team faces this decisive stretch of the season with confidence, convinced that the work and competitiveness shown against the leader are the way forward
Technical Sheet
Magec Tías Lanzarote Against Gender Violence (54): Yaiza García (14), Sira Hisado (2), Carolina Mateo (9), Margarida Junqueira (8) and Naroa Zabala (5). Also played: Elena Lozano, Alba Rodríguez, Birgit Snorradottir (7), Ester Iranzo (9). Coach: Jesús García
21st Century (67): María Cintas (7), Irene García (2), Shaile Nde (10), Somto Blessed (16) and Sara Fernández (11). Also played: Daniela García (9), Adela Plans, Nerea Cordón, María Enriqueta Carbó (7), Beatriz Asensio (3) and Anna Smykovskaia (2). Coach: Javier Torralba
Referees: Juan Antonio Molina Cruz and Jaime Delgado Soto. No eliminations
Quarterly scores: 11-17 / 24-34 (halftime) 42-49 / 54-67 (final)
Incidents: Match of matchday 17 of the Liga Femenina 2 played at the Municipal Pavilion of Tías before a hundred fans