Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto moves further away from the relegation zone

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto won 32–22 this afternoon against Bidasoa Irún in a match in which the red-and-whites were superior from the first minute and gave their opponents no chance, meaning the Valencians move a little further away from the relegation places.

The first half began with Fertiberia playing at a fast pace, quickly taking control of the match with rapid counter-attacks. The red-and-whites took to the court highly focused, with Apelgren pulling the strings and providing assists for his team-mates to move three goals ahead (7–4). Fernando Bolea was quick to react and, after the first 15 minutes, called a time-out when the scoreboard showed 11–7. Patxi Martí’s side continued to look very solid in defence, helping Bruixola put in a good performance and nullify all of Bidasoa Irún’s ideas. In the closing stages of the first half, Fertiberia extended their lead after taking advantage of a numerical superiority and giving the Basque attack no chances, so they went into the changing rooms leading 17–11.

The second half did not begin well for the red-and-whites, as Bidasoa Irún pulled closer with a 0–2 run and caused Berrios to be sent off. Fertiberia made a poor start, with the visitors reducing the deficit to just three goals, forcing Patxi Martí to call a time-out to halt Bidasoa Irún’s upward momentum. The Basques showed plenty of determination, but Fertiberia capitalised on several turnovers by the visitors to restore a six-goal lead. Bolea’s time-out soon followed when the scoreboard showed 27–19, with the red-and-whites accurate in attack and Bruixola inspired in goal. In the final minutes of the match, Bidasoa Irún relaxed and Fertiberia took advantage to extend their lead further. The fans were also able to see Dimitrievski make his debut, and he put in a good performance. In the end, Fertiberia took more than just two points by overwhelming Bidasoa Irún 32–22.

Fertiberia’s next fixture will be the 22nd round of the ASOBAL League against Frigoríficos Morrazos next Saturday 15 March from 18:30.

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Sebastiá, Bruixola, Samuel, Rubén Ruiz (1), Moriñigo (3), Tarrasó (2), Lluna, Berrios, Apelgren (3), Grau (6), Plaza (7), Toni Alegre, Nebot, Fernández (1), Dukic (4), Roque and Dimitrievski (5).

Bidasoa Irún: Cavero (1), Ugarte (3), Crowley (3), David Rincón, Diaz de Cerio, Zubiria, Aldunate (1), Otegui, Aramburu (1), Susperregui (1), Kallman (2), Mugica (5), Vidal, Azkue (5) and Álvarez.

For Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto, Tarrasó, Berrios, Nebot and Fernández were excluded, while Ugarte, Crowley and Aldunate were excluded for Bidasoa Irún.

Score at five-minute intervals:  3–2, 7–4, 10–7, 11–7, 13–10, 17–11 Half-time 18–14, 20–15, 22–18, 25–19, 28–19, 32–22 Full-time. Municipal Internúcleos “Ovni” Sports Centre. 1,500 spectators.

Translation produced using artificial intelligence.