Fertiberia win the Comunitat derby

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto win the Comunitat derby 34-28 against BM Benidorm. It was the red-and-whites' first victory of the season, and they produced their best performance at home with their captain, David Bruixola, returning in spectacular fashion. After a closely fought first half, Nogués's men take their first two points with a second half that promises much.

Derbies are always like finals. And that is how the two Valencian teams came out onto the court: giving everything. Benidorm were the first to take the lead, but the red-and-whites soon levelled the match. It was no surprise with the return between the posts of the red-and-white saviour, Don David Bruixola; no one would have guessed that he had been away from the court for months with an injury. The goalkeeper produced a recital of saves, sometimes making two in a row. In attack, Nogués's side were not so accurate and went into half-time level, reflecting the balance of the first half (16-16).

After the interval, Fertiberia came out to win, and that is exactly what they did. As well as being perfectly protected by Don David Bruixola, the red-and-white goal was guarded by a strong red-and-white shield. Nogués's men formed a great barrier that helped the goalkeeper, who had returned at full strength. In attack, Pozzer, Óscar and Mirallave were very effective, while Dija excelled with 10 goals. Gradually, they extended their lead. In the final minutes, Nogués gave the younger players some game time, and the Ovni, once again the team's best fortress, celebrated the red-and-whites' first victory of the season.

The next match will be on Saturday 9 November, away from home, against Ángel Ximenez Puente Genil. It is time to continue the winning run against a direct rival in the fight to remain in Asobal for another year.

MATCH DETAILS:

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Guillermo Martínez, Jaka (1), Nacho Mirallave (4), Leo Querin (2), Camacho (1), Adrián Ribes, Guillermo Corzo (3), Borja Fernández (1), Iñigo Celorrio, Toni Alegre (4), Dija Cruz (10), Alex Tello, Ángel López, Jordi Manero, Pozzer (4), Óscar García (4)

BM Benidorm: Lario, Cabanas (3), Simonet (3), Rivero (2), Borja Mendez (2), Pepe Oliver, James Lewis (4), Jules (1), Dorado (1), Grau (3), Nolasco (2), Diego Rueda, Lorasque, Leonardo, Pabán (4), Josep Folqué (3)

Periods: 5-3, 5-6, 8-8, 10-10, 13-13, 16-16, 19-18, 22-19, 26-21, 29-24, 32-27, 34-28

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