Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto stumble in Huesca and drop into the relegation zone

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto lost 34–33 this afternoon to BM Huesca in a match in which Fertiberia fought until the end to snatch a point away from Valencia, but ultimately could do nothing and the team drops into the relegation places. The first half began with the red-and-whites taking the initiative in attack; they quickly moved ahead (1–3), but after losing two balls BM Huesca managed to level the match. Fertiberia looked very comfortable on court and once again did not let the opportunity to go two goals ahead slip away. The Valencians’ biggest lead came in the 15th minute, when they were three goals ahead (8–11), thanks to Apelgren’s great finishing and Bruixola’s saves in goal. BM Huesca did not feel comfortable on court, but a penalty goal before half-time helped them reduce the deficit and go into the dressing rooms at 18–19. The second half began with BM Huesca turning the score around through two goals from Marco Mira after some good defending by the Huesca side. The hosts continued to put pressure on the red-and-whites when they found themselves a player down, but the Valencian defence stood firm. Fertiberia had to work extremely hard not to lose touch with the match, employing a strong defence. Midway through the second half, Huesca moved ahead (28–26) with fast attacking play, forcing Patxi Martí to call a time-out to seek a reaction from his players. In the final minutes, Fertiberia had the chance to level the match, but the hosts managed the final seconds better to collect two points (34–33). Fertiberia’s next fixture will be the 28th round of the ASOBAL League against the league champions, F.C. Barcelona, next Saturday, 10 May, from 18:30. BM Huesca: Ancizu (1), Rochel (6), Eloy (4), Montero, Novelle (4), Corrales, Marcelo (3), Molina (2), Melida, Nolasco, Cuartero (11), Pablo Hernández, Escribano (2), Mira (1) and Espigol. Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Bruixola, Samuel, Marc Andreu, Rubén Ruiz (2), Moriñigo (8), Tarrasó (2), Lluna, Berrios, Apelgren (10), Grau (5), Plaza (3), Toni Alegre, Nebot (1), Fernández, Roque and Dimitrievski (1). Referees: Ignacio García Serradilla and Andreu Marín Lorente (Catalan Regional Federation). For BM Huesca, Eloy, Molina and Escribano were suspended; for Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto, Berrios, Grau, Plaza and Fernández were suspended. Score at five-minute intervals:  3–3, 5–6, 8–10, 10–12, 14–16, 18–19 Half-time 21–21, 23–23, 26–25, 29–27, 32–31, 34–33 Full-time. Huesca Municipal Palace  

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