Fertiberia let the match against Anaitasuna slip away in the final minute

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto lost 24-22 against Helvetia Anaitasuna in a match that slipped away in the final minute. Fertiberia came close to causing an upset against a team near the top of the table.

The match began very evenly, with both teams active in attack. Anaitasuna were the first to tip the balance in their favour before the fifth minute, but Malla’s side stood up to the Pamplona team and turned the scoreboard around in the 23rd minute (9-10). Fertiberia went three goals ahead, but before half-time Anaitasuna levelled the contest (12-12).

After the interval, Anaitasuna went two goals ahead, but Malla’s side levelled the score again (17-17), in the 10th minute of the second half. Before the 13th minute, the red-and-whites moved back in front with a goal from Pueyo. Malla’s side managed to maintain their lead until the 20th minute, thanks to Luka’s saves. The home team broke the deadlock, and Parera levelled the score again five minutes from the end (22-22). Anaitasuna moved one goal ahead with a minute remaining and Fertiberia could not get anything from the match.

Match report:

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto: Krivokapic, Martínez, Nil, Díaz (1), Simón (1), Plaza (4), Pueyo(3), Nolasco (5), Parera (5), García (2), López, Seke (1).

Score progression: 4-3, 5-4, 6-5, 8-8, 9-10, 12-12, 15-14, 17-16, 19-19, 20-21, 22-22, 24-22

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