The Balonmano Lanzarote Ciudad de Arrecife celebrated their second victory of the weekend on Saturday afternoon, defeating the “Sermarther” Ciudad de Tacoronte in their opening match of the Copa Gobierno de Canarias. Although the Lanzarote side’s performance was not as fluid as in the previous day’s match, they maintained control and secured a victory by a margin of eight goals.

Match Overview

The first half was closely contested, with the Balonmano Lanzarote Ciudad de Arrecife taking the lead on the scoreboard, though they were unable to establish a significant gap. The “Sermarther” Ciudad de Tacoronte worked hard defensively, aiming to disrupt the opponents’ fast-paced play and make them uncomfortable on the court.

At one point, the Ciudad de Tacoronte even took the lead, thanks to two goals from Lanzarote player Joel Armas, who is joining the Tenerife team this season due to military studies. Youth player Pedro Noda completed a rapid counterattack, extending their lead to two goals (6-4). This margin was maintained for several minutes during the first half.

Final Phase of the First Half

Only in the closing stages of the first half were the Ciudad de Arrecife able to create a noticeable gap on the scoreboard. A 3-0 run, featuring goals from Diego Ruiz, Airan Trujillo, and Ángel Iglesias—two of which came from fast breaks initiated in defense—enabled the home team to move ahead by four goals. They reached halftime with a score of 17 to 12.

Second Half Dynamics

The second half began with Balonmano Ciudad de Arrecife building on their lead, scoring the first two goals of the period through Santiago Cardone and Adrián Júarez. This seven-goal advantage provided considerable reassurance to the home team, who were able to execute their attacking plays with greater speed in this half.

Both teams showcased solid defensive strategies, which hampered attacking plays and led to a prolonged period without scoring. On the counterattack, Balonmano Lanzarote Ciudad de Arrecife managed several goals, two scored by Airán Trujillo, a player from the reserve team currently training with the first team.

Conclusion

The match concluded with a score of 31 to 23, marking the first victory for Balonmano Lanzarote Ciudad de Arrecife in the Copa Gobierno de Canarias. The Lanzarote side will continue their participation in the XLVIII Torneo San Ginés on Sunday, facing Desatascos Jumbo Gáldar at 12:00.