Fertiberia win their first match of the season against Cuenca

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto secured their first win of the season at the Ovni against Liberbank Cuenca Ciudad Encantada (30–29). The match was characterised by different phases in which the balance shifted from one side to the other. However, the red and whites were superior in the second half and in the final minutes, despite playing with academy players.

The match began with Fertiberia determined not to lose even in pre-season at the Ovni. The red and whites took the lead thanks to their solid defence and the attacking accuracy of Celorrio, Dija, Corzo, Jaka and Camacho. Ribes kept the goal safe, making difficult saves and even stopping the Cuenca side’s seven-metre throws. After the first 15 minutes, Liberbank toughened up in defence and Maciel began saving everything. As a result, they turned the electronic scoreboard around and went into half-time with the balance in their favour (14–15).

After the interval, the red and whites came back strongly, turned the score around and restored the parity on the Ovni’s blue court. An outstanding Pozzer led the attack. The Brazilian pivot, returning to the Ovni after two seasons, converted every ball that came his way, even with his back to goal and on the counter-attack. Vicent gave the younger players minutes, and academy goalkeeper Guillermo Martínez stood out with two key saves to secure the red and whites’ narrow victory.

The next friendly will be on Saturday 24 August away to BM Benidorm. The two Valencian Community teams will meet before contesting the FBMCV Cup on 31 August at the Ovni.

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