Assolim Mataró Dominates Santa Cruz Tenerife Echeyde in 23-7 Water Polo Victory
Assolim Mataró dominated Santa Cruz Tenerife Echeyde with a 23-7 victory in the Women’s Division of Honor, leaving the Canary Islands side to prepare for a critical relegation-battle match against Real Canoe.
The competitive nature of the Women’s Division of Honor in water polo was on full display this weekend in Catalonia. Santa Cruz Tenerife Echeyde, coming off a strong run in both conference and domestic play, struggled to keep pace with Assolim Mataró, a top-tier team and a regular in continental competition.
The final score of 23-7 highlighted the clear gap between the two sides. Mataró, built to contend for championships, took control early. Their defense proved too much for Enrique Cruz’s team, with goalkeeper Mariona Terré acting as an impenetrable wall in the opening minutes to stifle any rhythm from the visitors.
While Natalia Naya, Maryn Dempsey, Renée De Kleer, and Elena Camarena worked hard to close the gap, Mataró’s offense remained relentless, leading 11-4 by halftime. The second half followed the same pattern, with a 3-0 run in the third period effectively ending any hopes of a Tenerife comeback.
This result leaves the Canary Islands team needing a quick turnaround. Currently sitting in tenth place, Echeyde must now shift their focus to a crucial upcoming match. They host eleventh-placed Real Canoe this Saturday at 15:15 local time. This direct matchup at the bottom of the table is vital for both clubs, and it will be a test of Tenerife’s resilience as they look to regain their form on their home turf.