Arrecife, Lanzarote – The Auria Bádminton Club of Lanzarote has surged to the top of the Segunda División Oro league, securing first place after a successful weekend of competition held at the IES Blas Cabrera Felipe in Arrecife. The club demonstrated its dominance with a commanding 7-0 victory over Viladecans and a hard-fought 4-3 win against Valladolid, maintaining a perfect record through the first two rounds of play.
The Auria Bádminton Club’s ascent marks a significant moment for the Lanzarote-based team, signaling their ambition to climb further within the Spanish badminton system. This league, recently created by the Spanish Badminton Federation, features eleven competitive clubs vying for promotion. The team’s performance this weekend underscores their potential for advancement.
Dominating Performance Against Viladecans
The match against Viladecans proved to be a one-sided affair, with Auria Bádminton Club securing a clean sweep of all seven matches. Martín Barbado and Laura María Solis started strong in the doubles mixed event, defeating Óscar Muñoz and Aina Pablo with scores of 11-6, 11-8 and 11-5. The momentum continued in the women’s doubles, where Laura María Solis and Sara Vianelli overcame Laia Minguez and Aina Pablo (10-11, 11-3, 11-7, 11-6). The men’s doubles team of Martín Barbado and Miguel Barbado completed the doubles sweep, besting Héctor Flores and Marc Villanueva (11-4, 11-9, 10-11, 9-11, 11-4).
The singles matches mirrored the success of the doubles events. Zeneida Ortiz triumphed over Laia Minguez (6-11, 11-6, 11-7, 11-10), while Sara Vianelli secured a decisive victory against Nora Lacalle (11-2, 11-5, 11-3). In the men’s singles, both Samuel Tarife (11-6, 4-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-4) and Miguel Barbado (11-9, 9-11, 11-3, 11-8) emerged victorious, solidifying Auria’s comprehensive win.
A Tighter Contest Against Valladolid
The match against Valladolid proved to be a more challenging test for the Auria Bádminton Club, requiring a comeback after falling behind early. Valladolid initially took the lead in the doubles mixed event, with Javier Barrios and Ana Sainz defeating Martín Barbado and Laura María Solis (4-11, 9-11, 5-11). Although, Auria quickly responded.
Laura María Solis and Sara Vianelli leveled the score in the women’s doubles, defeating África Cimas and Sheila Diez (11-6, 11-8, 11-6). The men’s doubles team of Miguel Barbado and Samuel Tarife continued the resurgence, winning against Iker Bartolomé and Isaac Martín (10-11, 11-6, 11-6, 11-9).
Valladolid regained the upper hand in the initial individual matches. Zeneida Ortiz lost to África Cimas (7-11, 11-10, 8-11, 5-11), and Adrián Carabali was defeated by Javier Barrios (9-11, 6-11, 9-11). Facing a deficit, Auria Bádminton Club demonstrated resilience, securing the final two points to clinch the victory.
Sara Vianelli delivered a crucial win in the women’s singles, overcoming Ana Sainz (11-10, 11-10, 7-11, 11-10). Miguel Barbado sealed the match with a decisive victory over Iker Bartolomé (11-8, 11-4, 11-4), completing the comeback for Auria.
Looking Ahead
With these two victories, Auria Bádminton Club now leads the Segunda División Oro standings, having won all four matches played to date. The team’s next challenge will be on April 18th and 19th, where they will face Alfajarín, Tenzul El Rosario “B”, and Goose Wings. These upcoming matches will be crucial as Auria Bádminton Club continues its pursuit of promotion to the Primera División Bronce.
The club’s strong start to the season has generated excitement among fans in Lanzarote and across Spain. The team’s ability to perform under pressure, combined with a talented roster, positions them as a strong contender for promotion. The upcoming matches will provide further insight into their capabilities and their chances of achieving their ambitious goals.
You can find a photo gallery of the second round of the Liga Nacional Segunda División Oro here.
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