Alser Puerto Sagunto win and impress in friendly against Huesca

Alser Puerto Sagunto beat BM Huesca 33–28 in a friendly match that began with positive signs against a team two points above them in the table. In the opening minutes of the match, the red-and-whites were determined to put on a good display in front of their supporters in the first match of the year at the “Ovni”. The first half could not have started better for the home side: after the first 15 minutes, they were already ahead 9–6, thanks to saves from an impressive Bruixola and the red-and-whites’ effective attack. From the 20th minute onwards, they established a three-goal lead, while the Huesca side struggled in attack thanks to Goran Dzokic’s team’s defence. As a result, Alser went into half-time ahead 18–14. In the second half, the red-and-whites maintained their lead with goals from Moya, Tarrasó and Sifré. In response, Nolasco called a timeout, which helped the Huesca side wake up and reduce the deficit slightly. However, unlike in the final matches of the first half of the season, when the tired team would lose or draw, they had recharged their energy and made a positive start to the year. The final five minutes were thrilling. The red-and-whites looked superior, thanks to the young Samuel’s accuracy in goal and good attacking play from Prendes, Sifré and academy player Moya del Saz, who enjoyed several minutes on court. The friendly nature of the match was reflected in the defensive intensity of both teams, but the important thing was to regain their confidence and make it clear to a direct rival that Alser are still in the fight. The team demonstrated good combination play, and the victory provides a positive start to the second half of the Asobal League season, which will begin next Saturday the 4th of February against BM Ciudad Encantada at 18:30 at the Ovni. Alser Puerto Sagunto: Bruixola, Samuel, Moya del Saz, Ruiz (1), Sorrentino (1), Moya (6), Sifré (7), Cid (3), A. Fernández (2), Prendes (5), Tarrasó (6) and Nebot (1), Stefanovic (1). BM Huesca: Voncina, Bartolome, Saubich (2), Abadia, Ancizu (2), Emilio (2), Pesic (5), Ibai Cano, Alex, Álvaro Ruiz (6), Montero (1), Grau (4), Tremps (1), Vieyra (3), Marco Escribano (1), Bertos (1), Marco Mira. Referees: Francisco Blázquez and Miguel Ángel Valero. Score at five-minute intervals: 3–2, 6–4, 9–6, 12–9, 15–11, 18–14 Half-time 20–16, 23–16, 26–19, 29–21, 30–25, 33–28. Full-time. Municipal Sports Centre “Ovni”. 400 spectators.

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