Fertiberia fall at the Artaleku against a powerful Bidasoa Irún

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto were defeated 29–22 at the Artaleku by Bidasoa Irún in a match in which Nogués was without Carou, Toni Alegre and Pomeranz and rotated his players extensively so that they would be rested for Saturday’s final against Villa de Aranda at the Ovni.

The match began with a first 4–2 run. The red-and-whites struggled to get past the home side’s defence with their shots, and Irún took advantage to play their fast counter-attacking game. Halfway through the first half, Nogués’s side came close to reducing the deficit to four goals and getting back into the match, but they missed their chance and again allowed the hosts to extend their lead to seven goals. They therefore went into half-time 18–11 down.

After the interval, the red-and-whites were unable to reduce the deficit. They again gave the ball away too often and struggled to get past the defence. Nogués made rotations to preserve his team for Saturday’s final against Villa de Aranda at the Ovni. Guitart, Kozina and Alex Gil stood out in the second half.

The next match will be on Tuesday 15 December, away to Bidasoa Irún. On Saturday 19 December, the final match of the year will be played at the Ovni against Villa de Aranda (18.30).

The Ovni will also welcome supporters on Saturday

Once again, due to measures introduced by the Generalitat and Sagunto Town Council, there will be a capacity of 150 people. Specifically, members M126 to M275 inclusive and their linked members will be allowed in. For ‘F’, these will be F36, F58 and F66 and their linked members. Members who are able to attend must arrive in good time to undergo the COVID-19 checks and security measures. It should also be remembered that presenting an identity card is compulsory, as admission for these matches is ‘NON-TRANSFERABLE’. This requirement also applies to children under 10, and linked members must enter together with the principal members.

Match details

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto: Pau Guitart, Miguel Miralles (3), Mirallave (3), Querin, Gil (4), Camacho (2), Corzo (1), Lucas Aizen (4), Roney, Oscar García (1), Bruno Kozina (4), Pozzer.

Bidasoa Irún: José Manuel Sierra, Cavero (5), Emil (2), Zabala (6), Eneko, Kauldi (2), Aguinagalde (1), Iker Serrano (2), Xoan Manuel Ledo, Rodrigo Salinas (1), Sergio de la Salud (2), Azkue (3), Thomas, Da Silva, Bartok (5), Bonano.

Scores: 4–2, 8–4, 10–5, 14–7, 15–10, 18–11, 20–12, 22–14, 23–16, 27–18, 27–19, 29–22

Translation produced using artificial intelligence.