Fertiberia lose in the Valencian Community friendly derby

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto lose 35–33 in the friendly derby against BM Benidorm. The match served as a test for the two Valencian teams before returning to the Sacyr Asobal League competition on 7 February, in Fertiberia’s case away to Valladolid.

The friendly match between the two Asobal teams from the Valencian Community was not short of excitement. The first half was evenly matched, although the home team controlled the game and took the lead. Fertiberia, who were without Toni Alegre, Alex Gil, Gonzalo Carou and Dija Cruz, played with two pivots, Miralles and Pozzer, and Camacho on the opposite wing. Despite the complications, all the players performed at a good level and went into half-time with the scoreboard reading 18–16.

The start of the second half followed the same pattern, with the red and whites managing to equalise in the 11th minute. It was not to be, and the Benidorm side once again opened up a lead of as many as four goals, especially by running on the counter-attack. Both teams were poor in defence, and the lack of competitive rhythm was evident, as was the need to reduce unforced errors.

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