Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto enjoy a confidence boost in Zamora

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto won 26-33 this afternoon against MMT Seguros Zamora in a match where Fertiberia returned to winning ways thanks to a strong start to the second half, earning two valuable points and a morale boost for their upcoming matches. The match began with both sides closely matched on court. The Zamora side were determined to control the game, but repeatedly met the red-and-whites' attacking response. After the first 10 minutes, the score was level at 4-4, but the home side soon took a slight lead after capitalising on Fertiberia's turnovers. MMT Seguros Zamora looked very comfortable on court, making quick transitions towards Bruixola's goal and forcing him to work hard. With less than 20 minutes remaining, Patxi Martí's team drew level at 12-12, prompting the home coach to call a timeout to halt the Valencians' good recovery. The timeout did not have the desired effect for the home side, as Fertiberia used the opportunity to score a 0-3 run, giving them the necessary composure for the final minutes of the first half. Even so, a final push from the Zamora side, who scored five goals in five minutes, allowed them to go into the dressing rooms just one goal behind at 17-18. The start of the second half was exactly what the red-and-white team had hoped for, taking control of the match from the opening minutes and making the most of the lead gained in the first half. Little by little, Fertiberia pulled clear thanks to Malasinskas' direction in attack and their best defensive performance, as MMT Seguros Zamora managed to score only two goals in the first 20 minutes of the second half. The positive signs were evident on court, with magnificent saves from Bruixola and a confident Fertiberia managing their lead until the final whistle. Fertiberia's next fixture will be next Wednesday 22 against Interstar Deporte Maristas Algemesí, from 21:00, in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey. MMT Seguros Zamora:Miranda, Ceballos (2), Juarez (4), Ruiz, Reyes (1), Cano (2), Magadán (6), Martín (2), Salinas (1), Alonso, Posado, Gómez (4), García (2) and Camino (2). Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Sebastiá, Bruixola, Bernatonis (6), Malasinskas (3), Rubén Ruiz, Sladic (1), Moriñigo (5), Tarrasó (1), Álvarez (7), Berrios, Plaza (7), Toni Alegre, Nebot, Fernández and Dukic (3). Referees:Fernando Joaquín Fernández Pérez and Alberto García Rodríguez (Andalusian Referees' Committee). Ruiz, Alonso and García were suspended for MMT Seguros Zamora; Bernatonis, Tarrasó (2), Álvarez and Plaza (2) were suspended for Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto.   Score at five-minute intervals:  2-3, 4-4, 7-6, 12-10, 12-15, 17-18 Half-time 18-21, 18-23, 19-26, 20-29, 24-30, 26-33 Full-time. Ángel Nieto Sports Centre. Attendance: 1200.

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