Fertiberia lose to a strong Fraikin Granollers

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto lose 21-33 to a strong Fraikin Granollers, in a match they clearly dominated in the first half. The red-and-white side paid dearly for their absences in the squad in the second half. The debut in ASOBAL of academy player Paco Joosten, who scored once, and the Marea Rojiblanca’s support until the final second are worth highlighting.

The match began evenly, but Fertiberia moved ahead on the scoreboard, working hard in defence, with Luka keeping goal tightly shut and the team moving quickly in attack, with goals from Parera (6) and Plaza (4). Toni Malla’s men maintained a one-goal lead until the 20th minute of the first half, when Granollers levelled the contest. Only just before half-time could the Catalans move ahead on the scoreboard (12-13).

After the interval, Granollers stepped up a gear and Fertiberia paid dearly for the lack of rotations caused by player absences, compounded by Lander’s injury Simón. Neither the red-and-white side’s good play with a pivot, which troubled the Catalan team most, nor Luka and Dani’s saves in the second half could prevent Granollers from pulling away on the scoreboard, leaving the hosts with no options.

Match details:

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto: Krivokapic, Martínez, Mario Rod´riguez, Nil, Arón Díaz (2), Lander Simón (1), Alejandro Plaza (4), Paco Joosten (1), Nolasco (1), Pueyo (2), David García (1), Artur Parera (6), David López (2), Seke Gallart (1), Diego Olba.

Score sequence: 3-2, 5-5, 8-8, 10-10, 12-12, 12-13, 14-20, 16-23, 18-25, 20-30, 21-33

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