Magec Tías Lanzarote signed one of their best games of the season, but the effort of the players led by Marius Bonjorn did not find the reward of victory. The Lanzarote team fell by a tight 72-74 against Sernova Renovables Real Canoe, in a match of maximum demand in which the locals managed to have a nine-point lead and maintained control of the scoreboard until the final moments of the third quarter.
The main novelty in the red and black ranks was the return of Yaiza García, who joined the team and did so directly in the starting five. The presence of the captain seemed to give an additional boost to her teammates, who jumped onto the court with an intensity and confidence that surprised the Madrid team from the first minutes.
Magec Tías Lanzarote found good solutions both in the inside game and in outside shots. The dominance near the basket and offensive accuracy allowed the locals to take the initiative, while Marius Bonjorn's rotations brought freshness and continuity to the game. Unlike what happened in previous matches, the team managed to maintain a competitive level for more minutes, leaving good feelings and fueling expectations of being able to contest the match until the end.
The first quarter ended with a 15-11 lead for the Lanzarote team, a difference that was extended during the second period. The 20-15 partial allowed Magec Tías to go into halftime with a significant lead, after a first half in which the locals were successful in practically all facets of the game.
However, there was one aspect that began to make a difference: rebounding. Both in defensive and offensive actions, Real Canoe managed to find better positions to get the ball. The second chances for the players led by Pablo Roldán prevented Magec Tías Lanzarote from definitively breaking the game and maintaining a more comfortable lead on the scoreboard.
After the break, the Madrid team took a step forward. They extended their defense, increased the pressure on the locals' ball possession, and managed to raise their physical level. Another factor that influenced the course of the match was the foul count, as the island team began to accumulate personal fouls while Real Canoe did not commit their first foul of the third quarter until two minutes before its end.
The red-and-black advantage gradually disappeared. Real Canoe took advantage of this moment of difficulty to get fully back into the game and ended up turning the score around. At the end of the third quarter, the visitors were already leading 49-51, leaving everything to be decided in the last ten minutes.
It was time to appeal to the Magec DNA and find strength to face a highly demanding finale. The Lanzaroteñas did not give up and competed head-to-head again, regaining their rhythm and seeking solutions to bring the game back to their territory.
Magec Tías Lanzarote managed to get the game back on track and regain a small lead, but Real Canoe had not said its last word. The tie remained until the last minute, when the Madrid team found a way to counter the local initiative and ended up deciding the game in their favor by a narrow 72-74.
The final whistle left a mixture of fatigue and disappointment in the Lanzaroteñas' ranks, aware that they had been very close to a victory that slipped away due to small details. However, the recognition from the public present at the Municipal Pavilion of Tías was also a testament to the effort made by a team that showed a very different and competitive image.
The defeat does not add points to the standings, but it does provide reasons for optimism. The red-and-blacks proved that they can compete against top teams and that, by maintaining this level of play, they are in a position to start turning good feelings into results. Next week, they will visit Siroko Gijón Basketball, a team that has not yet won this season.
Technical Sheet
Magec Tías Lanzarote Contra la Violencia de Género (72): McKenna Hofschild (19), Tatyanna Burke (13), Yaiza García (10), Ana Moyano (16) and Evangelia Davlakou (4). Also played Noelia Lago (2), Andrea Hernández (3) and Paulina Abomo (5). Coach: Marius Bonjorn
Sernova Renovables Real Canoe (74): Cristina Matos (3), Ana Picos (15), María Llorente (15), Paula Real (3) and Nina Padrosa (8). Also played Paola de Mier (11), Nohemy Ipo (9) and Vega López (10). Coach: Pablo Roldán
Referees: Julián Rico Prieto and Gabriel León Merino. McKenna Hofschild and Yaiza García were eliminated for personal fouls
Quarterly scores: 15-11 / 35-26 (halftime) 49-51 / 72-74 (final)
Incidents: Municipal Pavilion of Tías. Match corresponding to the seventh day of the Liga Femenina 2
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