First Day Highlights of the Spanish Field Hockey Leagues
Opening day in Spain
Welcome to the exciting kick-off of the new field hockey season in Spain! The first day of the Liga Iberdrola and Liga MGS has brought a whirlwind of action, showcasing new talent and thrilling matches. Let's dive into the highlights of both leagues and see how the teams fared in their opening games with Penalty Corner TV by the RFEH.
Highlights from Liga Iberdrola
The Liga Iberdrola commenced with an impressive performance from Real Sociedad, who emerged victorious in their match against FC Barcelona. Lara Pampín opened the scoring with a penalty corner goal, setting the tone for the match. Eugenia Trincinetti, making her debut, followed suit with a well-executed goal after a solid team play. Luciana Molina added to the tally, and Trincinetti secured her double with another goal, making it a memorable debut. Sofia Toccalino also made headlines with a goal early in the second half. Barcelona fought back with goals, but the match ended 6-2 in favor of Real Sociedad, placing them at the top of the league.
In Sant Cugat, Club de Campo faced Junior in a tightly contested match. Flor Téves broke the deadlock with a late goal, and Candela Mejías celebrated her comeback from injury with a second goal for Club de Campo, sealing the match 2-0.
Meanwhile, the reigning champions, Polo, secured a convincing win against Sardinero with a 3-0 scoreline, thanks to goals from Álvarez and 2 from Piccardo.
The ranking following the first gameday for the women's league
Exciting Matches in Liga MGS
The Liga MGS saw Junior dominate with a resounding 6-1 victory over Madrid Las Rozas. Anton Serrahima was the star of the match, netting five goals. The match saw a brief equalizer from Ruiz, but Junior's offensive power proved too much to handle.
Club Deportivo Terrassa also had a strong showing, defeating Jolaseta with a score of 5-1. Pau Petchame was instrumental in the victory, contributing significantly to the team's success with a solid hattrick within ten minutes in the second quarter of the game.
The derby match between Club de Campo and Sanse Complutense ended with a decisive 4-0 win for Club de Campo, showcasing their dominance in the early stages of the season.
Ranking for the men after opening day
The first day of the leagues has set a thrilling tone for the season ahead. With teams showing their strengths and new players making an impact. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights!