The red-and-yellow team faced Xerez CD in the final, which was decided on penalties. UD Lanzarote concludes this latest victory in the capital of Lanzarote with three pre-season tournaments, winning all three under the new management of coach Ángel López and his technical team.
Message from the Mayor
The mayor of the city, Yonathan de León, currently away from the island, has conveyed his congratulations to UD Lanzarote for their triumph. He also commended Xerez Club Deportivo, UD San Sebastián de los Reyes, and CD Tenerife “B” in men’s football, along with the players from the women’s teams Oriéntación Marítima, Inter Playa Honda, and CD Tinajo for their participation in the women’s triangular tournament during the San Ginés event. The mayor, who once wore the UD Lanzarote shirt in his youth, noted the strong football culture in Lanzarote and highlighted the significance of this tournament within the extensive sporting events celebrating the patron festivities of Arrecife.
Praise from the Councillor for Tourism and Sports
Eli Merino, the councillor for Tourism, Commerce, and Sports, who was present at all the matches, congratulated UD Lanzarote and expressed her gratitude for their significant contribution to the organisation of this tournament. She reinforced her commitment, alongside the entire government team, to ensure the presence of the San Ginés Football Tournament in future editions of the San Ginés festivities.
Merino also personally congratulated all players present in the tournament, acknowledging their support and collaboration for the success of the San Ginés Tournament. She extended her thanks to the participating clubs, the Inter-Island Football Federation of Las Palmas, the Uco Arrocha Seminar, UD Lanzarote, the Referee Committee, the Island Sports Service, their Sports Councillor Juan Monzón, the Cacts, the External Promotion Society of Lanzarote, and its CEO Héctor Fernández for their support in ensuring the tournament’s success.
A Celebration for Athletes
Yesterday, the Arrecife Town Hall honoured 400 sportspeople, representing all participating clubs in this tournament, alongside organizers, officials, and technical teams, during a trophy presentation ceremony. Participants enjoyed a shared dinner as a farewell celebration for the tournament, hosted at a local venue in the capital of Lanzarote.
Conclusion of the San Ginés Sports Programme
The sporting programme for the San Ginés festivities concluded last night with the final of the San Ginés Tournament, held at the newly opened grass pitch at the Lanzarote Sports City. This event capped off an impressive array of sporting events that highlighted the resounding success of the San Ginés Festivities, marked by high participation and quality across all activities, including sports, music, culture, folklore, and youth events.
