Alser secure a win as they continue to fine-tune the team

The team managed by Goran Dzokic shares playing time among the less frequently used players.

  ALSER BM. Puerto Sagunto beat Casdisa BM. Toledo 31–27 in the III “Toledo Festival and Fair Tournament”. They visited the leading promotion contenders for the ASOBAL league with the aim of continuing to develop their play in their fourth friendly match. The red-and-whites took to the court with the classic open defence that defines their coach, allowing them to establish an early lead on the scoreboard through quick counter-attacks, finished off by an inspired Chelu Cid in front of goal, who played on both the left and right wings. During the first half, Julián Ruiz, making his debut on the Imperial bench, managed to exploit penetration and blocking plays, with Javi Jiménez and the ever-reliable Kike Plaza standing out. Meanwhile, the visitors gave opportunities to less frequently used players, who performed the roles assigned by their coach to perfection, such as Rubén Ruiz and Nacho Nebot, who occupied several positions, as well as Marko Dzokic. The second half began with a series of suspensions for both teams, providing an opportunity to practise plays while short-handed and with a numerical advantage. After this period, the visiting side managed to win back possession, leading to quick and successful counter-attacks. In attack, meanwhile, the Valencians showed signs of physical fatigue and were affected by the intense heat in Toledo, allowing the Manchegans to exploit the counter-attack. Following a timeout called by ALSER BM. Puerto Sagunto, they made the most of combinations with their pivots, Fernández and Prendes, enabling the scoreline to reach its largest margin. In the final minutes, the home side took the opportunity to reduce the deficit and set the final score at 27–31. CASDISA BM. TOLEDO --- Ciobanu (gk), Fernández (4), Plaza (7, 3p), Djukic (3), Javi Jiménez (5), Barbón (2), Fuentes (starting seven) --- García Lloria (backup gk), Drange (1), Vidal (1), Server (3), Lozano, Casado, Filic (1) ALSER BM. PUERTO SAGUNTO --- Peg, Tarrasó (4), Chelu Cid (7), Sorrentino (1), Moya (2), Sifre (5, 3p), Fernández (3) (starting seven) --- Bruixola (backup gk), Samuel (backup gk), Nacho, Nebot (1), Rubén Ruiz (4), Dzokic (3, 1p), Prendes (2), Stefanovic. Scores: 1–3, 3–5, 4–7, 5–8, 8–11, 10–12 (half-time) 14–16, 16–20, 20–24, 22–26, 24–28, 27–31.                          

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