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When the last date of the Dos Orillas Tournament remains to be played, organized jointly by the Santa Fe Hockey Association and the Entre Ríos Hockey Federation, Banco Provincial became champion of the contest by defeating Talleres de Paraná as a visitor by 3 to 1.
With the victory, the “Kresteras” added 24 points, 5 units ahead of El Quillá and Santa Fe RC, whom they will face this Thursday at 9:30 p.m. in Sauce Viejo, closing the championship.
The defensive solidity, a balanced midfield, collective solidarity, the presence of players with marked experience within the team, of vital influence on the performance with a lot of skill to interpret the moments that each match demanded, and the lucidity and effectiveness to take advantage of their opportunities stood out. to a champion Bank of the Dos Orillas Tournament.
The good game, added to the change of pace and the dynamics when it came to continuing the phases with the ball that a young group of their team contributed, were also part of their repertoire.
Thus, a complicated match passed successfully with an unobjectionable 3-1 away victory over Talleres de Paraná with goals from Valentina Suravsky, Geor Bernia and Macarena Rímolo. In addition, Ana Sánchez saved a penalty.
Throughout the contest, the team maintained that strong ambition and conviction to reposition Banco in the forefront. This is how a team was formed, being the protagonist in any scenario with names of hierarchy and quality.
Anita Sánchez demonstrated solvency, transmitted personality between the three sticks, security and firmness from very valuable saves. She supported the resistance in the background with Rocío Caldiz. The former Provincial of Rosario reaffirmed her excellent level as a great lighthouse of the team. She gave another defensive appearance to the team.
Until his injury in the Regional, Yosí Kakazú complemented with great leadership and solidity, plus the contribution of Brisa Marinelli, who tried not to show cracks in that sector. Pilar Figueroa earned her place with work, patience, and sacrifice.
Georgina Bernia rejoined as a new reference and with a goal. The appearances of the forward, of Caldíz and the more than positive responses of Cecilia Carasatorre, were key in both sectors to lead the way and lead the team.
Coach Nicolás Sequeira also relied on his midfielders, who brought him so much fruit and did not clash with enough aplomb. He made the most of Candela Petruzzo and Celina Basilio, who together with Luna Morello were providing balance in the midfield, as well as their change of pace from ball control and depth to make defenses uncomfortable.
They were firm with an iron character and assumed greater prominence since the game generation. They were joined by Catalina Gómez and Valentina Suravsky, who gave more dynamics and explosion to break lines up front.
Ruth Fuchs gave definition and vigor to the offensive (between her and Suravsky they led the attack, being the top “gunners” of the contest). The rotation of players like Morena García Rossi, Luisina Delmónico, Valentina Ceconi, Macarena Rímolo, Avril Schmidt and Milagros Paiva provided oxygen and opened that range of Bank alternatives.
After the victory in Paraná, the field of play was quickly flooded with flags and celebrations to unleash all the joy of the “kresteras”, who won the tenth title in the First Division (2006, 2007, Clausura 2010, Clausura 2012, Official 2014, Transition 2017, Santa Fe Cup 2018, Leveling Tournament 2019 and Dos Orillas Tournament 2022 and 2024).
Under the technical direction of Nicolás Sequeira and the physical preparation of Ever Haesler, the team that became champion of the Dos Orillas Tournament was composed of: Ana Sánchez, Rocío Caldíz, Ruth Fuchs, Cecilia Carasatorre, Catalina Gómez, Morena García Rossi, Valentina Suravsky , Georgina Bernia, Pilar Figueroa, Brisa Marinelli, Candela Petruzzo, Celina Basilio, Luna Morello, Valentina Ceconi, Macarena Rímolo, Avril Schmidt, Luisina Delmónico, Milagros Paiva, Milagros Petruzzo and Yosi Kakazú.
El Quillá, champions in Reserve
One day before the end of the contest, El Quillá defeated Universitario 7 to 0 and showed a high level and clear superiority in the contest. A campaign in which he was seen to be increasingly assertive in his game and achieved solidity with dizzying performance.
Juan Francisco David incorporated young players who, due to character, commitment to excellence and the constant search for improvement, put themselves behind a team that they guided to the title.
Throughout the contest, they knew how to have a good defensive balance and had different variants for offensive resolution. They did not waste their opportunities and won games against important rivals, beyond the setback against SFRC, the other title contender like La Salle.
They accumulated seven wins and only one draw along with the aforementioned fall. On this tenth date, they beat Uni 7-0 with goals from Victoria Pereyra and Sofía Fernández on two occasions each. Lola Busilacchio, Agustina Verga and Virginia Suárez also contributed one per side to celebrate the championship.
Continuing in the Championship Zone, Paraná Rowing’s U16 team won the title with its impeccable performance, maintaining the high level of the entire season in the duel against CRAI. Bruno Preli’s team relied on a firm structure and conscientious work, demonstrating that the club’s future is very promising. They defeated CRAI 2-1 with goals from Emiliana Uriona and Lourdes Achaval, with Clara Dodorico providing the discount for the “gypsies”.
Furthermore, with the triumphs of El Quillá and Estudiantes over Universitario and Colón de San Justo, the relegations of Uni and the red and whites of San Justo were consummated.
Tilcara won Zone “B” of promotion undefeated and celebrated with a 2-2 draw against Estudiantes Amarillo. An ideal campaign, being the only team that did not lose a game in the second stage of the competition. In this way, he not only celebrated the title but also the promotion. Paracao went through the same situation, which together with Tilcara will be part of the top division next season.
