Alser Puerto Sagunto finally found their way back to winning ways

Alser Puerto Sagunto defeated Amaya Sport San Antonio 30–27 in a match that started better than expected, overwhelming a stronger opponent and securing the long-awaited victory and two points. In the opening minutes, the red-and-white team were determined not to give their opponents any chances, opening the match with two powerful strikes from Moya and Prendes, along with the posts and Peg’s saves that Amaya Sport San Antonio came up against. In the 15th minute, the red-and-whites secured their biggest lead of three goals; the Navarrese side were struggling in attack thanks to Goran Dzokic’s team’s defence. However, Sifre’s two consecutive exclusions allowed the visitors to reduce the deficit and reach half-time 13–11 down to the home side. In the second half, Juanto Apezetxea’s side applied intense pressure, drawing level at 19 thanks to Alberto’s accuracy in attack. However, the red-and-white team managed to extend their lead and turn the score around with a magnificent performance from Peg in goal and goals from Muiña, Moya and Sifre. The final five minutes were thrilling, and the red-and-whites looked overwhelmingly superior. For that reason, Juanto brought on an extra outfield player, but the tactic did not work and the home side continued to increase their lead against a beaten opponent, winning the match 30–27. The excellent atmosphere at the packed Ovni deserves a mention. The supporters were cheering as always, although this time they changed their chant from “yes, we can” to “today we win”. In short, this was Alser’s second victory, leaving the Valencian team’s hopes of avoiding relegation intact. Alser Puerto Sagunto: Bruixola, Peg (1), Moya del Saz, Ruiz (4), Sorrentino, Moya (8), Sifré (2), Cid (5), A. Fernández, Prendes (4), Toni Alegre, Muiña (3), Tarrasó (3) and Nebot. Amaya Sport San Antonio: Ristanovic, Lucau, Sevaljevic (3), Gedeón (4), Víctor (2), Sluijters, Crowley (3), Alberto (8), Peciña, Julen López, Curkovic, Luisfe, David Jiménez (1), Mindegia (6) and Reina. Referees: Casado Fernández and Vera Avila (Andalusian Referees’ Association). For Alser Puerto Sagunto, Sifre (2), Muiña, Prendes and Cid were excluded; for Amaya Sport San Antonio, Sevaljevic, Peciña and Alberto were excluded. Score at five-minute intervals: 2–0, 4–2, 8–5, 10–7, 12–9, 13–11 Half-time 14–11, 16–15, 19–19, 24–22, 26–24, 30–27. Full-time Municipal Sports Centre “Ovni”. 1,500 spectators. Broadcast live on Canal Nou Dos.  

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