Too much F.C. Barcelona Intersport for Alser BM Puerto Sagunto

Alser Puerto Sagunto lost 15–34 to F.C. Barcelona Intersport in a match approached with an awareness of the considerable difference in quality between the two sides, but with the slightest hope of achieving a positive result. Barcelona began the match in control, with much more fluid attacking play (1–4), in an uneven contest both in the table and on the court. The red-and-whites could not break through the blue-and-red defence. It was a difficult task given the Catalans’ height and power, as they turned any mistake into a swift counter-attack against Bruixola’s goal. Despite the visiting side’s stronger start, Alser also failed to make the most of their seven-metre throws, so they could score only six goals and went into half-time 6–16 down, making a comeback almost impossible. Little changed after the interval. The blue-and-reds continued their good play, moving the ball better and defending resolutely. The match became an exercise in frustration for the red-and-whites and a mere formality for Xavi Pascula’s side, who sealed the game with counter-attacks from Víctor Tomás and Raúl Entrerríos and a fine performance between the posts from Arpad Sterbik, who dealt with any errors in the Barcelona defence. In the end, the Valencian side lost 15–34 to a much superior team. The main positive was the closing stages, when the young players from the red-and-white academy enjoyed some minutes and put in a good performance, backed by devoted supporters despite the defeat. Overall, it was a match that had been presented as a major challenge and clearly showed the difference in squad quality. The next match will be played on Wednesday 3 October in León against Reale Ademar León. Alser Puerto Sagunto: Bruixola, Samuel and Ibrahim, Iker Serrano (1), Mateu Castellá (2), Ruiz (2), Pocholo (2), Tarrasó (2), Berrios, Chernov (4), Toni Alegre, Nebot (1), A. Fernández (1), Valles, Tello and Latorre. F.C. Barcelona Intersport: Sterbik, Noddesbo (2), Juan García (4), Víctor Tomás (3), Raúl Entrerríos (3), Sarmiento (1), Saric, Ariño (3), Montoro (5), Gurbindo (2), Jernemyr, Aguirrezábalaga (2), Rutenka (4), Albert Rocas (4), Morros (1). Referees: Alberto García Rodríguez and Fernando Joaquín Fernández Pérez. F.C. Barcelona Intersport exclusions: Noddesbo, Ariño and Morros. Score at five-minute intervals: 1–4, 1–6, 2–9, 3–13, 5–16, 6–16 Half-time 7–20, 8–23, 11–26, 12–29, 13–31, 15–34. Full-time. “Ovni” Municipal Sports Hall. 1,200 spectators

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