Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto arrive late to the match

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto lost 24–27 this afternoon against Frigoríficos Morrazo, in a match in which Fertiberia showed an unfamiliar face given how little time the players have spent together. The match began with Malasinskas directing play, supported by a strong defence during some very intense opening minutes. After the first 10 minutes, Fertiberia were behind on the scoreboard (3–5) after twice coming up against the Galician team’s goalkeeper and failing to make use of their numerical advantage. Patxi Martí’s men recovered thanks to Bernatonis’s long-range goals to level the match. The Galicians’ response was not long in coming: with a 0–2 run, they established their biggest lead, prompting the Valencian coach to stop the match with a timeout. The red-and-whites could not find a way to halt their opponents’ attacks, while the visitors were more accurate in front of goal and went into the dressing rooms ahead (12–17). The red-and-whites came out onto the court with the clear objective of reducing the deficit and were quick to get to work. After the opening minutes, the scoreboard showed a hopeful 15–18. Fertiberia increased the intensity of their defence and reaped the rewards (17–19), prompting “Pillo” to call a timeout to halt the red-and-white momentum. The Galicians managed their lead with slow play and a standout performance from Mijuskovic, who shut up shop in goal. The resilient Valencian defence was affected by Malasinskas and Sladic both being suspended, giving Frigoríficos Morrazo an advantage. In the end, Fertiberia succumbed to the Galicians’ greater understanding, as they made their five-goal half-time lead count. Fertiberia’s next fixture will be the second league matchday, away at GlobalCaja Ciudad Encantada, on Saturday the 13th from 18:30. Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Sebastiá, Bruixola, Bernatonis (5), Malasinskas (1), Rubén Ruiz, Sladic (2), Moriñigo (1), Tarrasó (2), Álvarez (3), Berrios (3), Plaza (4), Toni Alegre, Nebot, Fernández (2), Dukic (1) and Roque. Frigoríficos Morrazo:Salazar, Simes (3), Pousada (1), Amarelle (2), David Soliño (1), Jesús Soliño (7), Casares (6), Eijo (1), Mijuskovic, Krook (2), Cerqueira (2), Rosales, Muratovic and David García (2). Officials:Fernando Joaquín Fernández Pérez and Alberto García Rodríguez (Andalusian and Galician Regional Federations). Suspended for Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto were Bernatonis, Ruiz, Sladic and Nebot (2); and for Frigoríficos Morrazo, Simes, Pousada, Eijo (2), Cerqueira (2) and Rosales.     Partial score every five minutes:  2–2, 3–5, 7–8, 8–11, 11–14, 12–17 Half-time 14–18, 15–19, 17–19, 17–19, 18–21, 24–27 Final. Municipal Inter-nuclei Sports Centre “Ovni”. 1,000 spectators.

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