The Spanish women’s team made its debut in the European Championship in Switzerland, Hungary and Austria with a solid victory over Portugal (30-24) at the beginning of a new stage. A victory that confirms the good feelings they have left in their previous preparation, despite the team’s short filming time.
Thorough renovation
After the fiasco in Paris (12th, after five defeats), Ambros Martín has revitalized the ‘warriors’ with 11 new faces
After the poor performance in the Paris Olympic Games (12th, with five defeats in five games) and in the 2023 World Cup last December (13th), Ambros Martín has thoroughly renewed the warriors with 11 new faces and only six survivors from Paris (Carmen Campos, Kaba Gassama, Paula Arcos, Jennifer Gutiérrez, María O’Mullony and goalkeeper Nicole Wiggins).
Against Portugal, the Spanish team began dominating 2-0, but did not finish consolidating its defense and was in tow (losing by 3, 9-12) until Ester Somaza’s 18-17 score in the 43rd minute. With the wind in their favor, the warriors ended up having fun and winning by six points (30-24).
The best were the central defender Paula Arcos with 6 goals and the young KH-7 Granollers player Ester Somaza with 5.
On Saturday, the warriors They face France (18.00), whom they beat in a preparatory match by 27-28 a few days ago.
We leave with very good feelings, if we continue upwards, we are going to fight for everything against France.”
Carmen Arroyo, one of the new faces of the team, highlighted the importance of entering the European Championship with victory: “Until halfway through the second half we did not break the game; We leave with very good feelings, if we continue upwards, we are going to fight for everything against France,” commented the 20-year-old Bera Bera centre-back.
“It is super important to end these good feelings, from now on, upwards,” said Ona Vegué, from Blomberg, formerly from KH-7 Granollers.
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