Tenerife Libby's La Laguna Clinch Thrilling Tie-Break Victory Over Melilla

Tenerife Libby's La Laguna won a thrilling match against CV Melilla this Saturday at Pablos Abril in Taco. For the third week in a row, the team had to fight to the very end, winning in a tie-break.

The game was close, but Tenerife Libby's La Laguna's determination, led by coach Guillermo Orduna, made the difference. With their fans cheering them on, the team secured their third win of the season.

Melilla started strong, taking an early lead (3-5). Tenerife Libby's La Laguna struggled to receive the ball, making it hard to attack. Melilla increased their lead to four points (5-9). Coach Orduna called a time-out to make some changes, which worked when Antonela Fortuna made a great block and a powerful shot. The score became tied (17-17), and the atmosphere in Pablos Abril got intense. However, Melilla managed to win the first set (23-25).

Yeisy Soto started the second set well with two direct serves. Carolina Camino and Jessica Akamere kept the momentum going for Tenerife Libby's La Laguna (7-5). But Melilla fought back, scoring four points in a row to take the lead (8-10). Towards the end of the set, the captain of Tenerife Libby's La Laguna made a crucial block to put her team ahead (16-15). The team played well, and Carolina sealed the set with a clever move (25-23), tying the overall score.

Melilla began the third set with strong attacks, giving them a comfortable lead (3-8). The difference grew to seven points (8-15), but Tenerife Libby's La Laguna showed heart and reduced the gap to four points (11-15). The connection between Camila Olguín and Akamere was key, with quick sets and powerful shots. Despite La Laguna's efforts, Melilla won the set (21-25), taking a 1-2 lead overall.

The fourth set started with Lukasik making two direct serves, giving Melilla a 0-4 lead. Two errors from Tenerife Libby's La Laguna increased the visitors' lead. However, Antonela Fortuna played a vital role in both defense and attack, helping her team stay in the game. The Argentine player and Soto led the comeback, turning the score around (16-13). In a tense finish, the Colombian center and Carolina made two blocks, forcing a fifth set.

It was another nail-biting tie-break for Tenerife Libby's La Laguna. As their coach said before the match, "Knowing that we can play to the end and turn around adverse results is key for us," and he was right. The team started the fifth set strongly (7-3). Melilla gradually lost ground (10-4), as the home team played with intensity, fueled by the support of their fans. Finally, La Laguna won the match 15-8, securing their third consecutive victory.