Liga Iberdrola Women | Matchday 7 report
Seventh matchday of the Women's Honor Division with three games played this Saturday. Previously played CN Sant Andreu 10-6 CN Terrassa. The results were: CD WP Iruña 9802 10-9 Simalga Real Canoe NC, CE Mediterrani 17-9 CN Sant Feliu, and Zodiac CN At. Barceloneta 12-11 EPlus CN Catalunya.
Historic victory for CD WP Iruña 9802. Their first in the top category of Spanish water polo. Not without suffering. Imanol Maiza's team won 10-9 against Simalga Real Canoe NC and moved off the bottom of the Liga Iberdrola. 5-4 at halftime, but the Madrid team mounted a comeback and led by one (6-7) going into the final eight minutes. Navarre's comeback with a winning goal from Miren Urizar.
The 'Medi' prevailed at Josep Vallès against CN Sant Feliu (17-9) to secure their sixth win of the season. Marian Díaz's team had to fight, as they were only ahead by two with eight minutes remaining. The final 6-0 run buried the hopes of the Baix Llobregat team. Four goals each from Clara Espar and Judith Panicello.
Lastly, Zodiac CN At. Barceloneta narrowly defeated EPlus CN Catalunya in the Barcelona derby (12-11). Leading 3-6 at halftime, Javi Belmonte's team saw the maritime team mount a comeback, forcing a penalty shootout (9-9). Chus Martín's team secured the win with 10 points.
RFEN Communication. Photo: Image of the match between Iruña and Canoe / Liga Iberdrola
