On Saturday afternoon, Balonmano Lanzarote Ciudad de Arrecife played their final pre-season match against Balonmano Ingenio, concluding their participation in the Copa Gobierno de Canarias. The Lanzarote team led by seven goals at half-time, but their opponents gained momentum in the second half, threatening the home team’s victory. Javi Santana made crucial saves, stopping two penalty shots in the closing minutes, allowing the locals to emerge victorious with a score of 32-29.

Match Overview

The first minutes of the match were closely contested, with both teams exchanging goals. Each side showcased a fast-paced game in an attempt to exploit the opponent’s defensive gaps, with initial advantages going to Balonmano Ingenio. Goals from Ángel Iglesias from the penalty spot and Mauro Jaureguiberry put Balonmano Lanzarote Ciudad de Arrecife ahead by two goals (7-5).

Midway through the first half, Abián Martín also scored from the penalty spot, extending the lead to three goals, prompting Felipe Dutra to call for a time-out (12-9). Upon returning to play, Balonmano Lanzarote continued to build their lead with goals from Diego Ruiz and Javi Aragón (14-9). They went into half-time with a seven-goal advantage (21-14).

Second Half Dynamics

The second half saw a shift in momentum, commencing with a 2-7 run in favour of Balonmano Ingenio over the first eight minutes, which led David Betancort to request a time-out to halt the opponent’s surge (23-21).

Balonmano Ingenio had reduced their deficit to just two goals, showcasing their resilience against a Lanzarote side that had momentarily faltered. With eight minutes remaining, Rodrigo Ortega finished a swift counter-attack, bringing his team within a single goal (30-29). Several turnovers by Lanzarote allowed Ingenio multiple scoring opportunities to level the match.

Decisive Moments

In the final moments, Javi Santana’s outstanding goalkeeping became pivotal, as he saved two penalty attempts from Gabriel Sánchez and Rodrigo Ortega. Captain Acoidán Martín’s goals ultimately secured the win for Balonmano Lanzarote Ciudad de Arrecife.

Balonmano Lanzarote Ciudad de Arrecife triumphed 32-29 over Balonmano Ingenio in this pre-season finale, finishing the Copa de Canarias in second place, level on points with Desatascos Jumbo Gáldar. The CB San José Obrero’s season will commence on Sunday, 15 September, with an away match against Calvo Xiria in the opening round of the Primera Nacional Masculina.

Technical Information

Balonmano Lanzarote Ciudad de Arrecife (32): Saúl Rodríguez, Mauro Jaureguiberry (3), Rafa Robayna (2), Santiago Cardone (2), Óscar Silva (2), Ángel Iglesias (2), Adrián Juarez (3) – starting line-up – Yamal Nasri, Javi Santana, Acoidán Martín (4), Abián Martín (3), Javi Aragón (4), Aday González (1), Mateus de Almeida (1), Diego Ruiz (2) and Pedro Noda (2).

Balonmano Ingenio (29): Xander Goez, Rafael Sánchez (3), Michael Martín (9), Bentor Déniz (2), Carlos Sánchez (1), Rodrigo Ortega (3) and Aitor Sánchez (2) – starting line-up – Alejandro Peña (1), Domingo Castro, Robin Navarro (1), Gabriel Sánchez (3), Pablo Hernández, Xerach Peña, Jon Ander Neketan (3), Samuel Cabrera (2). Coach: Felipe Dutra.

Score Progression every 5 minutes: 5-5, 7-6, 10-7, 13-9, 17-12, 21-14 (half-time) 22-17, 24-22, 27-24, 29-26, 30-29, 32-29 (full-time)

Officials: Andrés Leandro Martín González and Roberto Garcia Mosquera. Mauro Jaureguiberry was disqualified with a red card in the 25th minute for Balonmano Lanzarote Ciudad de Arrecife, and Xerach Peña received a red card in the 45th minute for Balonmano Ingenio. Aco Martín (1), Santiago Cardone (1), Aday González (1), and Pedro Noda (1) were excluded from the locals, while Rafael Sánchez (1), Jon Ander Neketan (1), and Aitor Sánchez (2) were excluded from the visitors.

Incidentals: Municipal Pavilion of Titerroy. Match corresponding to the third round of the Copa Gobierno de Canarias.