Assolim Mataró forces the third game of the League final after a heart-stopping duel against Sant Andreu

The Maresme team react and force the tiebreaker for the league title in a vibrant match.

He Assolim Mataró has shown exceptional determination by winning this Saturday against Sant Andreu Swimming Clubthus forcing a decisive third game in the League final. The players of the Maresme They displayed a spectacular first quarter, establishing a 6-2 advantage that allowed them to control the match and send the resolution of the title to a vibrant duel next Tuesday at the Pere Serrat pool.

Despite the insistence of Sant Andreu In the final stretch of the match, which managed to close the gap, they did not achieve the dreamed comeback. With this victory, the Assolim ties the tie at 1-1, leaving the search for the first league title for the Barcelona team or the third championship for Mataró in a single and exciting match.

Assolim's defensive solidity was one of the keys to the victory. Limiting to Sant Andreu to a mere 3/10 in superiority and 2/4 in penalties, with a stellar performance by Mariona Terré, who stopped two of those shots. For his part, the Mataró She demonstrated effectiveness in her attacks, achieving a 5/10 in superiority (1/1 in doubles) and 1/1 in penalties, although Martina Terré had a more discreet performance with six stops.

The meeting began with a frenetic pace imposed by the Mataró. After the opening of the scoring by Paula Camus, Silvia Avegno equalized for the local team. A missed penalty by Alice Williams against Mariona Terré seemed to spur Mataró, who, through Silvia Avegno and Jewel Roemer, managed to open a gap on the scoreboard, ending the first quarter with a resounding 6-2.

The defense of Mataró remained impregnable at the beginning of the second quarter. Despite Sant Andreu's attempts, a goal from Roemer extended the lead to 7-2. Mariona Terré's interventions, stopping a penalty against Ari Ruiz and a counterattack against Nona Perezalong with a goal from Clara Cambraybrought the score to 8-2, forcing Javi Aznar to request a timeout.

Queralt Anton managed to break the local defense with a great Vaseline, but Sant Andreu continued struggling to close the gap. A shot of Alice Williams It made it 8-4, and although Mataró hit the post, the difference remained.

In the third quarter, Paige Hauschild He scored the ninth local goal. Despite Elena Ruiz's efforts to bridge the gap, Tilly Kearns and Queralt Bertran extended the lead for Mataró. Queralt Anton's response and Martina Claveria They kept the excitement going, but Mataró finished the third quarter with a solid 12-7.

The last quarter was a whirlwind of emotions. Paula Camus forced a penalty that Elena Ruiz masterfully transformed. Sant Andreu, despite the expulsions, fought tooth and nail, closing the gap to 12-9 with goals from Alba Muñoz and Alice Williams. The tension skyrocketed with the expulsions of Paige Hauschild and Queralt Antonand a goal from the latter made it 12-11, bringing Sant Andreu dangerously close.

A spectacular blow of Clara Espar He restored calm to Assolim, scoring the first goal of the last quarter. After a VAR review that annulled a penalty and ordered an expulsion, Mariona Terre She was decisive again with a crucial stop. Finally, a penalty converted by Roemer sealed the match at 14-11, leaving the swords high for the final tiebreaker.

Match Statistics

Equipment	Goals	Superiorities	Penalties	Stops
Assolim Mataró	14	5/10	1/1	Mariona Terre (11)
Sant Andreu	11	3/10	2/4	Martina Terre (6)

Featured Players

Assolim Mataró: Martina Claveria (3 goals), Jewel Roemer (3 goals), Silvia Avegno (2 goals), Paige Hauschild (2 goals).
Sant Andreu: Queralt Anton (4 goals), Elena Ruiz (3 goals), Alice Williams (2 goals).

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the third game of the final be played?: The third and decisive match of the final will be played next Tuesday at the Pere Serrat pool.
Who is the current champion of the League?: The information provided does not specify who the current League champion is.
What was the result of the first game of the final?: The result of the first match is not detailed in the original text, it is only mentioned that the tie is 1-1.
How many League titles does Assolim Mataró have?: The text mentions that Mataró will seek its third league title.
How important is the third game?: The third match will be the one that decides who is crowned champion of the League, since the tie is tied.
Were there expulsions during the match?: Yes, there were several expulsions, including that of Silvia Avegno from Assolim Mataró, and also those of Pippa Pedley and Paige Hauschild from Sant Andreu, in addition to Queralt Anton.
Who were the outstanding goalkeepers of the match?: Mariona Terré of Assolim Mataró had a stellar performance with 11 stops, while Martina Terré of Sant Andreu made 6 stops.
How was the game resolved in the last minutes?: The match was resolved in the final minutes with a goal from Roemer from a penalty that sealed the match in favor of Assolim Mataró 14-11.
What does the acronym “VAR” mean?: VAR is the acronym for “Video Assistant Referee”, a video referee system used to review doubtful plays.
Where was the game played?: The match was played at the Joan Serra pool in Barcelona.