CL Saladar de Jandía Triumphs in the Liga Cabildo Final
This past Friday, the Terrero de La Vega in Tetir hosted the exhilarating final match of the Liga Cabildo de Fuerteventura, featuring a showdown between CL Saladar de Jandía from Morro Jable and CL Unión Tetir from the island’s capital. In a nail-biting contest, Saladar emerged victorious with a score of 12-10, reclaiming the championship title after a seven-year hiatus.
A Night Marked by Equal Competition
The match commenced with an atmosphere charged with anticipation, as both teams showcased their prowess in a sport steeped in tradition. It soon became evident that the evening would be a showcase of equal competition. The turning point arguably arrived when Saladar’s José Monzón—a standout wrestler—faced off against Unión Tetir’s Yubay Martín, whose performance earned him the label of “destacado C.” The encounter ended with a double separation, a critical moment that added to the drama of the evening.
A New Champion is Crowned
Another significant moment of the match came when Kilian León faced off against Unión Tetir’s standout B, Añaterve Abreu. León’s victory served to shift the momentum firmly in Saladar’s favor. With the score poised at 11-10, all eyes turned to the final bout between Miguel Hernández, known as “El Majorero,” and Tino Rodríguez from the Unión Tetir. Hernández, the key player for Saladar, proved too formidable for Rodríguez, decisively taking both rounds and sealing the victory at 12-10.
The Build-Up to the Final
Prior to this climactic encounter, the CL Saladar de Jandía and CL Unión Tetir had navigated a challenging season leading to this ultimate showdown in the Liga Cabildo de Fuerteventura – OPC Sumytrans de Primera Categoría. Broadcasted live on Televisión Canaria’s YouTube sports channel, fans eagerly awaited to see the reigning runners-up, Saladar de Jandía, going up against the surprise package of the season, Unión Tetir, who had defied the odds to reach this point.
Saladar, under the guidance of coach Javi Monzón, had previously secured their place in the final by finishing second during the regular season. Meanwhile, Unión Tetir, head coached by Jorge Ávila, garnered a reputation as the tournament’s dark horse, defeating formidable opponents along the way, including the defending champions, to earn their spot in the finals.
Unión Tetir: The Underdog’s Remarkable Journey
Unión Tetir’s path to the final mirrored a classic underdog story. Led by their seasoned “A” wrestler, Miguel Hernández “El Majorero”, and accompanied by Alexander Moreno, the team breezed past their opponent in the semifinals. Previous to this, they had surprised many by overcoming the leaders of the regular season, CL Maxorata, through a stunning performance that tipped the scales in their favor and led to a decisive 12-9 victory.
This was a remarkable feat for the club, not having appeared in a league final since the 1980s. With star wrestlers like Añaterve Abreu leading alongside notable competitors such as Tino Rodríguez, José Manuel de León, and Samuel Torres, the team had gathered significant momentum heading into the final.
Where to Relive the Final
- Website of Televisión Canaria: www.rtvc.es – Live Stream
- TDT Channel on Televisión Canaria, Sunday, January 26, at 6 PM
