The United States, Mexico and France achieve the first points of the League of Nations
In the men's category, the United States and France have dominated against Mexico and the Philippines, respectively. In the women's category, the Mexicans have surprised by beating France in the third set. The first matches of the tournaments are usually the most difficult to play. There is usually a cold environment and the players are also usually. Thus began the League of Nations on the Jai Alai pediment of Gernika-Lumo.
In addition, some rules regarding the Jai Alai League are modified. If you reach the third set, for example, the third game is played at ten goals.
In addition, there is no limit to making raisins, ignoring the five-raisin rule. Timeout management also changes, you can order one in each set, whenever you want, in one minute. Finally, the coaches have the option of making a change of point during the game.
The color and noise were given by Mexican fans of the fronton. Precisely, the United States and Mexico gave the starting gun to the competition in group A. Matthew Douglas Langhans and Benjamin Maxwell Langhans on the one hand, and Marco Antonio Ochoa López and Mauricio Zapata Dagradi on the other. The Mexicans did not respond to the spirits at first. With their mistakes, the Americans were ahead 9-3. Of course, the game dynamics changed every time the striker Ochoa came into play. They couldn't dominate and their rivals, comfortable, tried to get one more ball every time. At the end, 15-6 at the end of the first set.
Precisely, the Langhans brothers were more regular throughout the game. Of course, the Mexicans left quality gestures, especially the striker Ochoa in the finish and rescuing balls with one hand. The goals 2-2 and 12-9 were the longest and most beautiful. In the end 15-9 and first point for the Americans (2-0).
But the spirits of the Mexican fans did not stop. Because they also played as girls, in this case against France. Unlike the first game, they had authority on the scoreboard. Oihana Sorozabal and Romane Mercadie only got ahead in the first goal. From there, Tania Mayorga and María Fernanda Ballesteros dominated. Especially with a partial of 0-6 they opened a gap. The French women's dead time made a late reaction. Sorozábal entered the game more and they got closer until they got 12-13. At the end of the game, however, the French mistakes returned: 12-15. Mercadie couldn't find his place on the court, he couldn't get many free balls. As in the first set, the start was equal. But the Mexicans went ahead until the French tied at eight. Sorozábal took responsibility and scored an 8-1 partial to send the game to the third game: 15-9. First third set of the League of Nations, don't forget that it's ten goals. Although the French were ahead 6-3, the Mexicans were able to come back by winning 7-10.
To close the first day of the League of Nations, France and the Philippines face each other in the men's group B. That is, Ludovic Laduche and Jerome Portet against Robin Galgana Flores and Daniel Eric Vega. The French were far superior from the beginning. Despite the fact that the Filipino couple did not lack courage from the stands of the Jai Alai, in the first sets they did not achieve a single goal. Laduche dominated from the front frames and dominated delaying the ball: 15-0. Although they had some more chances in the second joko, they had no luck when it came to finishing the goal. The punters changed position and everything. Of course, it must be said that the three goals of the Filipino couple were the most celebrated goals of the day by far. At least the Basques are with them. 15-3 in the second set.
Monday matches:
At 18:30 Spain-Mexico (shays)
At 20:30 the opening ceremony
At 21:15 Euskal Selekzioa-France (girls)
At 22:15 Euskal Selekzioa-Francia (boys)
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