Igualada reaches final 22 years later after beating Barça

The Igualada team achieves victory in the fifth semifinal match played in Blanes and will face Liceo in the final.

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Igualada has secured a spot in the OkLiga roller hockey final 22 years after their last appearance, following a 1-2 victory over Barça in the decisive fifth semifinal match, held in Blanes.

The arlequinats' win marks a historic moment for the club and its fans, who mobilized massively to support the team on neutral ground. Four full buses and numerous private cars brought supporters from Anoia to the Sports City of Blanes, making the team feel at home.
The match began with intensity and controversy, with several fouls called against Igualada in the early minutes. However, the home team maintained offensive pressure, while Barça adopted a more conservative approach. In the 24th minute, Àlex Cardil put Igualada ahead with a goal that ignited the fans' euphoria.
In the second half, despite an initial tenth foul, Igualada capitalized on a power play to score their second goal thanks to Biel Llanes. Although Barça reduced the deficit with a penalty goal from Marc Alabart shortly before the end, the arlequinats managed to defend their 1-2 lead.
The Igualada club has expressed its discontent with the decision to move the match to Blanes, believing it has negatively impacted their supporters. The OkLiga final will see Igualada face Liceo, with the initial games scheduled to take place in Galicia.