Jerez de la Frontera
A great game played this weekend at the Ruíz Mateos by the Xerez Club Deportivo Women’s Basketball and the Sevillian CD Claret team, which ended with the visitor’s victory by a tight 72-78. It is the first defeat in the league for the team coached by Emiliano Massarelli, which, however, does not let them down from first place in their group. The team’s MVP was Desirée Zafra Castro with a PIR of 19, 29 points, 5 rebounds and 2 recoveries.
As soon as the match began, both teams wanted to impose their game and intensity, the Jerezans without losses in the box and the visitors with only one. The match was equal in all facets of the game with no possibility of one of the teams being able to break the score. A first half that ended in a draw with a score of 38-38 is an example of equality in the two quarters with a 21-20 for the Xerecistas in the first and 17-18 for the Sevillanas in the second quarter.
The locals began the second half plugged in and with great success, opening a distance of 8 points, with an immediate reaction from the Sevillians, tying the score again, so the match once again took the same course as in the first half. , maximum equality with a more concentrated and successful finish from CD Claret, to leave with an advantage in the third quarter, which ended with a partial score of 15-22.
In the last quarter, the lack of rotation sapped the Jerez team’s energy, although with 2 minutes left there was only a 3-point difference. A tired Xerez as a result of the many minutes that some players had and a fresher Claret made the Sevillian team better manage the final minute and take the victory with a final score of 72-78, making it their first defeat for the Xerez team.
Xerez Club Deportivo continues to lead the standings with 6 wins and 1 loss and is already preparing for the clash next Saturday, November 23, which will be played against a Cádiz CB Gades team that arrives in 6th place with a balance of 2 wins and 4 losses. The match will be played at the Ciudad de Cádiz Sports Complex at 8:30 p.m.
Strategic in how we play, especially during crucial moments. It’s about understanding when to push hard and when to take a step back.
Welcome to our interview section on world-today-news.com. Today we have two esteemed guests to discuss the recent women’s basketball game between Xerez Club Deportivo and Sevillian CD Claret. First, let’s introduce our guests:
Guest 1: Antonio Rubio, Head Coach of Xerez Club Deportivo Women’s Basketball Team
Guest 2: Rocío Márquez, Captain of Xerez Club Deportivo Women’s Basketball Team
World-today-news: Thank you both for joining us today. Let’s dive right in. Coach Rubio, can you tell us your initial thoughts on the game against Sevillian CD Claret? What were your biggest takeaways from this match?
Antonio Rubio: Sure, the game was tight from the very beginning. Both teams played with a lot of intensity, and our players showed great determination throughout the game. Despite the end result, I am proud of them for putting up a good fight. We needed to improve our defense in the second half, which is something we will work on in training for future matches.
World-today-news: That’s interesting. Captain Márquez, could you share your perspective on the match? What do you think went well for your team, and what are some areas you would like to improve on going forward?
Rocío Márquez: Yes, of course. We played a great game against Sevillian CD Claret. I think we showed excellent teamwork and communication on the court. However, we need to manage our energy better, especially in the final quarter. It was tough to keep up with their pace after playing so many minutes. We also need to focus on our shots and make sure we are more consistent in the future.
World-today-news: Both of you mentioned energy management. Can you elaborate on that, please? How do you plan to address this issue moving forward?
Antonio Rubio: As coach, I will ensure that our players get proper rest and recovery time leading up to the game. Additionally, we need to focus on rotating our players more evenly during the match to prevent fatigue.
Rocío Márquez: As a captain, I will communicate with my teammates about the importance of conserving energy throughout the game. We need to stay mentally focused and
