Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto Fall Just Short of Victory

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto's Infantil team lost 28-30 this morning to BM La Roca in a match which the red-and-whites dominated at times, but in the final minutes they were overcome by a more clinical Catalan side.

Fertiberia took to the court fully aware of what was at stake, showing their superiority and taking the lead on the scoreboard in the first five minutes (4-2). BM La Roca soon drew level at five goals thanks to Pau Farré's shots. The red-and-white side responded well under the direction of Oscar García and achieved a high shooting percentage, forcing the Catalan side to stop the game with a time-out (11-7). Fertiberia looked secure and offered their opponents few clear chances, but several turnovers in the final stages of the first half meant they went into the dressing room just one goal ahead (14-13).

The red-and-whites began the second half somewhat hesitantly as BM La Roca turned the score around, but Jandro Pérez's men did not let their heads drop and held firm. Tension increased as the minutes passed and players from both teams were sent off, but neither side managed to take advantage of the situation. It was then that Jandro Pérez called a time-out, with the score tied at 20, to give his players instructions and try to change the course of the game. In the final five minutes, BM La Roca turned the score around (25-27) and put the red-and-whites under pressure. After a time-out, they tried to mount a comeback, but it was not possible.

In the end, Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto finish as runners-up after an excellent championship and having shown what they are capable of.

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Álvaro Sanz, Óscar García (14), Marcos Aguilella (7), Adrián Ariño, Víctor García (4), Iván Yuste, Alberto Teruel, Iván Mora, Javier Mascarell, Javier Olivares (1), Jorge Sorando, David Catalán, Víctor Lujan, Hugo Moreno, Francisco José Martínez and Jorge Ariño (2).

BM La Roca: Javier Guzman, Víctor de Sande, Víctor Mateos (2), Joan Gendra, Pau Farré (15), Alex Navarro, Lucas Takanori (4), Genis Asensio (3), Marc Pessina, Jaume Alcaraz, Nil Orts (1), Nil Guiteras, Guillem Vicens (2), Rubén Campuzano, Arnau Marin (2) and Víctor Bernet (1).

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto's Oscar García, Marcos Aguillela and Jorge Ariño were excluded; BM La Roca's Pau Farré, Lucas Takanori (2) and Arnau Marín (2) were also excluded.

Partial score every five minutes: 4-2, 5-5, 9-7, 12-8, 14-13 Half-time 15-17, 19-19, 22-22, 25-25, 28-30 Full-time. Municipal Internúcleos Pavilion “Ovni”. 700 spectators.

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