Fundación Cajasol secured a morale-boosting 3-1 victory against Fedes Ascensores La Laguna at Los Montecillos, recovering from an opening-set stumble less than 48 hours after a tough defeat in Porto.
Resilience at Los Montecillos After a Rough Start
Ricardo Torronteras’s squad needed a response after dropping their European outing on the road. Things looked shaky early in Dos Hermanas as the home side struggled with reception and lacked attacking ideas. Torronteras called an early timeout at 5-7 and another at 7-12 as the block failed to fire. Despite tactical shifts—including a double-change featuring Meyer and De Blas, alongside Bianca Polo—the visitors comfortably claimed the first set 18-25.
Faced with a deficit, the hosts elevated their defensive intensity and defensive pressure. CV Aguere fought hard behind Daniela and Sofía Beltramino, but De Blas and Meyers took charge on the wings. Fundación Cajasol clawed ahead 15-14, their first lead of the set, before pressing on to take the frame 25-19.
Maintaining Momentum in the Third and Fourth Sets
With the match tied at one set apiece, Torronteras stuck with the starting lineup that found its rhythm. Sustained effort across every rally began to wear down the newly promoted side. Backed by an organized block and effective play from Meyers on the wing and Stockman through the middle, the team surged to a 17-13 lead during a 7-3 run. A strong serving stint from Carla Pérez squeezed the visitor’s reception further, allowing the hosts to close out the second set comfortably at 25-16.
The fourth set followed a similar script, remaining tight until a 9-9 deadlock. Megan Wilson sparked the decisive break with a solid first-tempo attack and a crucial block to make it 12-9, prompting a timeout from CV Aguere. Rocío Ruiz, Carla Pérez, and Bianca Polo rotated in as Fundación Cajasol closed out the set 25-16 to lock up three vital points in the Liga Iberdrola standings.
Turning Attention to European Competition
Fundación Cajasol returns to action on Wednesday, October 28, at 19.00 local time, hosting Porto in the CEV Champions League return leg. The match will be played at the Complejo Municipal de Montequinto in Dos Hermanas to meet European competition regulations, with live coverage broadcast on Eurovolley TV. Torronteras’s squad must win the fixture to force a 15-point golden set to decide the tie. Following the European fixture, the team travels to Gran Canaria to face CV Sayre CC La Ballena on Sunday, November 1, at 13.00 local time.
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