The Valdemoro squad, which finished the regular season as group champions, faced a formidable opponent in the round of sixteen. While the first game resulted in a convincing 80-49 home victory, the second match, played at the Pepe Domaica pavilion, went to the visiting team with a score of 77-71, thus forcing a third and decisive encounter.
The series decider took place last Saturday at the Jesús España pavilion in Valdemoro. Despite the initial resistance from the opposing team during the first half, the home side gradually asserted their dominance, building a 16-point lead in the third quarter, which they maintained until the end to close the game with a 66-49 victory. Several local players stood out, with five of them achieving double-digit valuations.
“"The capital's team put up a fight during the first half of the game, but the home team gradually widened the gap on the scoreboard."
In the quarterfinals, Qualis Villa de Valdemoro will face Ricopia Funbal Alcalá CBJA. The latter caused an upset in the round of sixteen, eliminating a team that was considered a favorite and had home-court advantage. The Alcalá de Henares team also needed a third game to secure their spot, winning by a narrow 55-56 with a basket in the final seconds.
The first game of this new quarterfinal series will be played at the Jesús España pavilion in Valdemoro on May 10. The second match will take place on May 16 at the Juan de Austria pavilion in Alcalá de Henares. Should a third game be necessary, the series would be decided once again in Valdemoro on May 17.
