Getxo Rugby is maintaining its impressive run towards promotion. The Basque team secured a crucial win against Cau Valencia in the playoff semifinal for the División de Honor Élite, the second tier of Spanish rugby, with a final score of 21-14. This victory means the team will host the promotion final at Fadura against Alcalá, in what will be the decisive match for promotion to the top division.
Getxo established dominance early on, living up to their favorite status, which was reinforced by their leading positions in the regular season and the promotion group, having won all 22 of their previous matches. The home team showcased significant offensive efficiency with tries from Van Wyk and Iradi, complemented by two penalty kicks. Valencia managed to narrow the score before halftime, making it 18-7.
In the second half, Valencia emerged with renewed energy and put considerable pressure on Getxo, threatening their lead. The Basque side had to dig deep, demonstrating strong defensive effort to fend off their opponents' advances. Ultimately, local quality and strategic play prevailed, ensuring that Fadura will host the final promotion match against Alcalá.
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In the other semifinal, Alcalá faced Universitario Bilbao Rugby. The Madrid-based team caused an upset by defeating the Bilbao team 26-28 in a closely contested match at El Fango. A try and conversion in the final play of the game secured the victory for Alcalá, leaving Universitario eliminated from the final.
