Tenerife Echeyde Femenino Dominates Fluvial 19-5 in Conference Cup Opener
Tenerife Echeyde Femenino secured a dominant 5-19 victory over Portugal's Fluvial in their Conference Cup opener, bouncing back from recent league defeats and boosting their chances of advancing.
Tenerife Echeyde Femenino kicked off their Conference Cup campaign with a huge 5-19 win against Portugal's Fluvial. This strong start to the competition helped them bounce back from recent league losses. Every win is crucial in this stage, making this victory particularly significant.
The game didn't start well for Tenerife, as the Portuguese team scored first, making for a tough opening quarter. María Ramos and Carla Martín were the only ones to score for Echeyde, and they ended the first period trailing 3-2. Tenerife clearly needed a change.
That change came in the second quarter. Echeyde stepped up their game with strong defense and smooth offense, outscoring their opponents significantly. Ramos equalized, and Vomastková scored from the center. After a 4-4 tie, Echeyde took control with five unanswered goals from Dempsey (two), Ramos, Vomastková, and Marta Madre, who scored on fast breaks. By halftime, Tenerife had a comfortable 4-9 lead.
From that point on, it was all Tenerife. Madre and Vomastková extended their lead, Dempsey continued to score, and the scoreboard read 5-17 before the final quarter.
In the closing minutes, two special goals were scored: youth player Aroa Rodríguez made her European debut, and new signing Elena Camarena scored her first goal, sealing the 5-19 victory. It was a dominant performance that puts them in a strong position to advance to the next round.
After a successful performance in Greece secured their spot in the next phase of the Conference Cup, Santa Cruz Tenerife Echeyde is back in league play today at 11:00 AM. They will be playing at home in the Acidalio Lorenzo pool against a tough and direct rival, CN Caballa. Their two wins out of three European matches have boosted Albert Español's team. While they have only managed one league win so far against Catalunya, they are eager to improve their domestic performance. Currently ninth in the standings, the home team is looking for their second win in the División de Honor Masculina LEWaterpolo 25/26 after a recent away loss to Rubí. They will have the support of the home crowd, though goalkeeper Davor Skokandić and Javier Gorría will be absent. However, key players like Luis Araya (who has scored 15 goals this season), Tom De Weerd, and Álex Andión will be playing.