Erika and Maialen beat Elaia and Naroa in two sets and will play the final of the Euskotren Winter Series
Euskaraz irakurri: Erikak eta Maialenek Elaia eta Naroa menderatu dituzte, eta Euskotren Winter Serieseko finalean izango dira
Erika Mugartegi and Maialen Aldazabal they have classified this Monday for the final of the Euskotren Winter Series in 2024to the win, in two sets, in the Ezkurdi of Durango, Elaia Gogenola and Naroa Merino, in the second semifinal of the championship. The forward of Markina-Xemein and the defender of Berriatua have won the first set by 15-7and the second, which was more even, ended 15-12. In this way, Erika and Maialen have made it to the final of the Euskotren Winter Series, where they will face Helena Barrenetxea and Arai Lejardi.
The first set It has been even in its initial stretch, with the four forwards playing at a notable level. The scoreboard reflected a six-way tie that showed the balance that could be seen on the field. From there, however, Erika has shone more in the front boxes, and, very well accompanied by the security of Maialen, she has chained several goals that have sealed the set. The result was a clear 15-7.
After winning that first set, Erika and Maialen have taken control of the scoreboard In a second, but Elaia and Naroa have managed to prevent their rivals from gaining a decisive advantage; Not only that, since Berriatua’s forward and the Tolosarra point guard, defender in this semi-final, have gotten closer each time on the scoreboard, until they reached a tie at eleven. Erika and Maialen did not find themselves behind on the scoreboard, but they had to fight until the end of the match to seal their place in the final, at 15-12 in the second set.
Thus, next Monday, March 11, Ezkurdi will witness the grand final of the Euskotren Winter Series, between the couples Erika-Maialen and Helena-Arai. In this way, there will be a point player, Erika Mugartegi or Arai Lejardi, who will manage to retain the txapela obtained in the 2023 edition.
Aritz Erkiaga, to the final of the Men’s Individual
The second semi-final of the Ezkurdi was also played at the Ezkurdi. Men’s Individual Championshiphe Banakako Seriesin which Aritz Erkiaga has wonin two sets, for 12-3 and 12-5to Unai Lekerika. Thus, the forward from Ispaster, current champion of the Banakako Series, will opt in the final to maintain the txapela achieved in 2023.
Erkiaga has been more successful than his rival on the Durango fronton court, and has scored a clear victory, which brings him closer to the double, after the txapela that broke out, a few weeks ago, in the Eusko Label Winter Series. In the final, Erkiaga will face Johan Sorozabal, also on the 11th.
Source: Eitb

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