Fertiberia draw in Guadalajara

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto managed to draw 24-24 at the David Santamaría in a match which they found difficult to get into, but they knew how to fight back and either side could have won.

The match began very evenly, but soon the home side took advantage of the rojiblancos' failures in front of goal to produce a 7-0 run that seemed likely to put Vicent Nogués' side out of contention. However, nothing could have been further from the truth: following a time-out from the rojiblanco coach, the visitors reacted with David Bruixola's saves and goals from Alegre, Corzo and Camacho. A superb end to the first half eventually saw them turn the score around and go into the break 14-15 ahead.

After the interval, the match resumed with a very even contest that maintained the rojiblancos' one-goal lead. The home side improved defensively and turned the score around, but Pozzer soon levelled. The final minutes were marked by both sides' nervousness, and a save by David Bruixola from a 7-metre throw secured the final draw for Vicent Nogués' side.

The Asobal League says goodbye until next year, leaving the rojiblancos having achieved their objective of securing survival for the time being. The Puerto side will enjoy the Christmas festivities with 11 points and outside the relegation places.

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