The Castellers of Vilafranca give the best performance in their history
The Greens have completed the two 10-point castles and the 'clean' four
If there's one thing that brings out the best in the Castellers de Vilafranca, it's a challenge to their pride. This year, starting with San Félix, the green-clad team had a difficult September and October, falling short of their goals and witnessing the high level displayed by the other Castellers de Vilafranca teams. Their last chance came on All Saints' Day, and there they showcased their full potential, delivering a memorable performance to end the season on a high note. Meanwhile, the Capgrossos de Mataró held back their usual high-level performance, while the Moixiganguers de Igualada pulled off a 4 out of 9 with a lining, a feat the Niños de Tarragona couldn't match. Vilafranca's vindication
The Castellers de Vilafranca faced a difficult decision when choosing their castells program and performance order. After the 3 of 10 with lining and handcuffs had given them trouble this year, they opted for the 4 of 9 without lining in the first round. total castle It has risen with good sizes, but without quite stabilizing. From the fin onwards, they managed to grit their teeth and complete it after six years.
The green ambition continued in the second round with the 9 out of 9 with lining, a castle never unloaded. This Saturday's was already disrupted from the start in the central three and a strong stumble in one of the towers sealed its fate once the only enxaneta had made one of the three fins. With the disappointment of the 9, the Villafranca team wanted to make amends with the 3 out of 10 with lining and handcuffs. The handcuffed three looked solid with lining and handcuffs and, therefore, the work was on a trunk that went from less to more. Thus, the castle stabilized from the children's entrance and they were able to unload it with relative ease.
The trio of premium castells formed a 4 of 10 with lining and handcuffs, in a structure that put up a fight from the start. Thus, in a castle that never stopped shifting, mental strength played a crucial role in maintaining their composure and securing the victory. In this way, with the final 8-level pillar with lining and handcuffs, they completed the best performance in their history and finished with their morale boosted.
The shirts slow down the Cabezudos
The Capgrossos de Mataró have once again experienced how a lack of shirts has prevented them from achieving their main goal. Those in blue shirts had to abandon their planned 5 out of 9 with lining in the third round. The group leader explained that preparing the human tower properly for the rehearsal had been difficult, and this, combined with the limited number of their own castellers present, led them to rely on the basic structure once again as their best option. At this level, the Mataró team delivered a near-perfect performance and finished with a 5 out of 8.
Moixiganguers' debut of a 9-level tower
The Moixiganguers de Igualada made their debut this year at the Diada de Tots Sants with the main objective of building two human towers. They achieved their first with a 4 of 9 with a lining, which was their best of the season, although one of the ranks was quite far inside the tower. The 3 of 9 with a lining, however, proved elusive. In the second round, they made an attempt that was prematurely dismantled with the sixth level already in place, as the tower wasn't performing well. They returned, but the three level collapsed just before it could be completed. This circumstance eliminated any chance of making their first attempt at an extra-level tower with the 2 of 9 with a lining and handcuffs, and they finished their performance with the 5 of 8 and the 2 of 8 with a lining, thus completing a commendable first appearance at the Vilafranca festival.
The Children of Tarragona, stuck
The Tarragona Boys' team has been unable to resolve the problems that have plagued them since Sant Magí. Despite a good first round with a 7 out of 8, they failed to complete a 4 out of 9 with a lining. The striped team made two dismantled attempts, which appeared weak and disorganized, demonstrating a lack of confidence in these types of castles. Thus, they will end the year without any new constructions, in what was supposed to be a season of relaunch. They finished with the two basic eight-level castles.
