Andrea Vilarasau –segunda recientemente en una prueba del Circuito Banesto- se ha metido en las semifinales del British Girls tras superar dos nuevas rondas en esta cuarta jornada de juego.

La barcelonesa logró su pasaporte al vencer en cuartos a Ha Rang Lee en un duelo entre dos españolas en racha. Andrea Vilarasau llegó a contar con una renta de cuatro hoyos en el 10, pero la cántabra apretó y redujo las diferencias en el 14 (2up). No fue suficiente. Por su parte, Ainhoa Olarra, la tercera española en cuartos, perdió por 1up ante la

francesa Alexandra Bonetti, una jugadora de gran potencial que a punto estuvo de ceder ante la donostiarra.

Earlier, in the first match of the third round, Luna Sobrón faced Ha Rang Lee in a fierce battle that would leave Spanish golf without one of the two players who had performed best in the tournament. Ha Rang Lee won 4&3 and advanced to the round of 16, as did Andrea Vilarasau and Ainhoa Olarra. Camilla Hedberg fell to Ireland's Lisa Maguire.

On the first day of elimination rounds, the five golfers mentioned above navigated the first two rounds in contrasting fashions, struggling in some cases and with relative ease in others. In a triumphant afternoon session for Spanish golf – achieving a clean sweep – everything went perfectly for them. In the morning session, the path had been blocked for Isabel and Noemí Jiménez, and for Elena Villamil and Anna Arrese, who was considered Spain's best hope in Northern Ireland.

Glimpses of quality in the first phase

The first phase showcased the exceptional talent of the Spanish players. The outstanding performances of Camilla Hedberg, Isabel Jiménez, Luna Sobrón, and Andrea Vilarasau on the first day caught the attention of the other 144 golfers.

The following day, ten Spanish players secured their place in the Match Play phase: Luna Sobrón, Camilla Hedberg, Ivon Reijers, Noemí Jiménez, Andrea Vilarasau, Ha Rang Lee, Elena Villamil, Isabel Jiménez, Anna Arrese, and Ainhoa Olarra. Among those eliminated, Rocío Sánchez and Clara Baena stood out, finishing with the same number of strokes as Anna Arrese and Ainhoa Olarra. Also eliminated were Natalia Escuriola, Irene Calvo, Fátima González, Marta Gutiérrez, Begoña and Paloma Jaúregui, Marta Martín, Paula Mustienes, Beatriz Prados, and Marta Sanz.

QUARTER FINALS

Andrea Vilarasau (SPA) vence a Ha Rang Lee (SPA) por 3/2

Alexandra Bonetti (FRA) vence a Ainhoa Olarra (SPA) por 1up

SEMIFINALS

Andrea Vilarasau (SPA) – Laura Sedda (ITA)

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