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CV Hidramar GRAN CANARIA celebrate first Iberdrola Spanish Queen’s Cup title

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Article Tue, Jan 30 2024

After chasing a title that had eluded their team for many years, CV Hidramar GRAN CANARIA did eventually secure victory in the Iberdrola Spanish Queen’s Cup following a thrilling final against Avarca de MENORCA. Saray Manzano, captain of the team from the Canary Islands, was rightfully named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. 

CV Hidramar GRAN CANARIA have crowned themselves winners of the Spanish Queen's Cup for the first time in their history

“It was a very tough match, a spectacular final worthy of the spectators and of both teams. We maintained a high level of performance to secure the victory. Now, we will enjoy and celebrate; the club deserves it.”

Saray Manzano
Captain of CV Hidramar GRAN CANARIA and Tournament MVP

Following three intense days of competition, the team coached by Francisco Carballo emerged victorious from one of Spain’s most prestigious domestic tournaments. CV Hidramar GRAN CANARIA, promoted directly to the semi-finals following the current standing of the national league, defeated their first opponent, Tenerife Libby’s LA LAGUNA by 3-1, thus securing their place in the final against the formidable Avarca de MENORCA. 

In Dos Hermanas, Seville, an exhilarating final unfolded featuring the two top-ranked women’s teams in Spain, with both sides fiercely fighting for every point until the very end. CV Hidramar GRAN CANARIA proved more efficient in the late stages of each set, securing victory and the coveted title. The Iberdrola Spanish Queen’s Cup was deemed a success in terms of sportsmanship, organisation, and attendance.

Saray Manzano was awarded as the Most Valuable Player of the competition

“We are delighted to bring this cup home. We knew it would be a challenging match, with either team capable of winning. Our team performed better towards the end of each set, and ultimately, we secured this title for Gran Canaria. We are very happy, but now, we will have to keep on working.”

Francisco Carballo
Head coach of CV Hidramar GRAN CANARIA

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