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Mecalia Atlético Guardés Wins 25–21 in O Porriño to Keep Co-Lead

Injuries to Porriño’s backcourt left openings that a disciplined Guardés exploited.

Overview

  • The derby swung late in the first half, when a five-goal surge turned 7-7 into an 8-13 halftime cushion that Guardés protected to the finish, 25-21.
  • Lorena Téllez paced the visitors with eight goals on 8/8 shooting, steadying the attack in key moments.
  • Goalkeeper Amandine Balzinc delivered a standout performance, repeatedly denying Paulina Buforn and Caro Bono to stall Porriño’s offense.
  • Guardés stays unbeaten and tied on 17 points with Bera-Bera after nine rounds, reinforcing its position in the title race.
  • Porriño takes a second consecutive loss and targets the World Championship break for recoveries after dates with Morvedre and Lanzarote, while Guardés prepares for European Cup matches in Byala on Nov. 8–9.