MATCH REPORTS AND FIXTURES

Alser Puerto Sagunto will fight for points against Naturhouse La Rioja

2011-10-14

Alser Puerto Sagunto are seeking their first league points against Naturhouse La Rioja, who will visit the Ovni tomorrow, Saturday, from 18:30 in a match from the 6th round of the Liga ASOBAL. The red-and-whites go into the match desperate for victory, a fact that concerns the coach of the Franjivinos, who stated that “Puerto de Sagunto are wounded, and I do not like playing against wounded opponents”. This is also evidence of the respect Alser have earned at their legendary Ovni venue. The Riojans arrive at the Ovni without Ales Silva, who has gone to Mexico to play in the Pan American Championship, leaving Jota with just one pivot. Miguel Ángel Velasco has also not trained normally this week, having taken a blow to the back during the match against Anaitasuna. One of the attractions of the clash will be the return of the red-and-whites' top scorer since their return to the top flight, Bosnian Nikola Prce, who will no doubt receive a warm welcome from the red-and-white supporters. The red-and-white squad are no better off regarding absences, as in addition to Dzokic's 7-to-8-month absence, they must cope with Nebot's metatarsal fracture in his hand and Muiña's knee problems. There is also uncertainty over Stefanovic, whose participation in this match has not yet been confirmed. This would force Goran to field the young Samuel Ibañez and Nacho Moya del Saz. In short, a very interesting match between two opponents with different objectives, in which the hosts' mission is to start picking up points and avoid losing touch with their nearest rivals.

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