Costa Adeje Tenerife Wins Fuerteventura Futfem Tournament After Penalty Shootout

Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa kicked off their summer preparations by winning the first Fuerteventura Futfem Coral Hotels Tournament, defeating RCD Espanyol in a penalty shootout. The club stated that the match, held at the Municipal Los Pozos stadium, was a key opportunity for the coaching staff to test the squad’s fitness and tactics against a competitive opponent.

The game saw both teams trade control throughout. Espanyol took the lead just before halftime when Lara scored from a rebound off the crossbar. However, Tenerife responded well in the second half. Manager Yerai Martín rotated his squad heavily to give players equal time, and the tactical shift paid off in the 62nd minute when Iratxe equalized after pouncing on a loose ball in the box.

Beyond the scoreline, Tenerife’s defense remained solid under pressure. Goalkeeper Nay Cáceres proved vital, saving a penalty late in the game to keep her team in contention. With the match ending in a draw, the title was decided by penalties. Successful spot-kicks from Gramaglia, Aleksandra, Violeta Quiles, and Pola, along with another crucial save from Cáceres, secured the win for the blue-and-whites.

Preseason tournaments like this are essential in modern women’s football for integrating new signings and refining team systems before the official season begins. For Costa Adeje Tenerife, this victory is a positive start; it validates their preseason training and provides the coaching staff with valuable insights into their squad depth and resilience.