Innova-TSN Leganés came out of Alcantarilla defeated (72-64), but not defeated. On the Hozono Global Jairis track, the Pepinero team once again demonstrated that they know how to compete even in hostile scenarios. He fell, yes, but with honors, leaving flashes of character, pride and team DNA that does not hide.
A start without complexes and with Leganés in charge
Leganés started the game with personality, without looking at the classification or the name of the rival. The first quarter was a declaration of intent: defensive intensity, high pace and good offensive decisions to close the quarter with an advantage (18-14). Jairis took a while to enter and Lega knew how to take advantage of it.
That good start continued in the second quarter, where the game became more physical and tight. María Espín appeared there, key from the perimeter. Two of his triples kept the team engaged and They put Leganés ahead on the scoreboard (24-27 and 21-23). The problem, once again, was under their own basket: the interior defense began to leak and allowed Jairis to stay in the game.
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The third quarter breaks the balance
After the break came the most delicate moment. Jairis went up a gear and the game entered a phase of continuous tension. Alba Prieto, today in the Murcian ranks and with a cucumber past, jumped onto the court, and the clash gained even more intensity.
There was even confusion at the table, with an error that forced Maya Dodson to claim two unaccounted points, reflecting the chaos of the moment. Even so, Irene Lahuerta signed one of the great flashes of the game with a spectacular triple (44-41) that got Leganés hooked again.
But that’s when the Jairis really hit. He took advantage of serious defensive errors, punished every mismatch and once again opened a gap close to ten points. Too much reward for the locals and too much punishment for a Leganés that was still competing.
Pride until the end and a defeat with a message
In the last quarter, Leganés did not give up. The Lahuerta-Sangaré connection shone again. It is obvious that they have been sharing a track for years, that they understand each other without looking at each other. Aminata Sangaré, imperial in the paint, supported the team with rebounds, points and character.
It was not enough to complete the comeback, but it was enough to leave a clear message: this team has soul. The final result (72-64) leaves a defeat in the box, but also a feeling that is worth much more.
Leganés fell with honors, competing until the last second. And that, in such a demanding league, also counts.
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