Fertiberia win on their return to Helvetia Anaitasuna
Fertiberia secured a convincing 35–30 victory over Helvetia Anaitasuna in a match that was evenly contested at the start of both halves, but Franzini’s saves, the fierce defence led by Carou, the goals from Chen (7), Pozzer (6) and Kozina (5), and the team’s collective effort ensured that the two points stayed at an empty Ovni, where the supporters were sorely missed.
2020-11-14
Fertiberia secured a convincing 35–30 victory over Helvetia Anaitasuna in a match that was evenly contested at the start of both halves, but Franzini’s saves, the fierce defence led by Carou, the goals from Chen (7), Pozzer (6) and Kozina (5), and the team’s collective effort ensured that the two points stayed at an empty Ovni, where the silence reigned and the supporters were sorely missed.
The first half was evenly contested. The defences were fierce and Franzini and Bols competed to see which goalkeeper could make more saves. Helvetia Anaitasuna were the first to take the lead and were one goal ahead during parts of the match, but from the 25th minute, taking advantage of the opposition’s suspensions, Toni and Camacho scored two counter-attacks that put the red-and-whites two goals ahead. They therefore went into the break with the scoreboard reading 16–14.
After the interval, Anaitasuna came out seeking revenge. They made an excellent 3–0 opening run that levelled the score. But then Franzini came into action, shutting the goal and leaving the Pamplona side with no scoring opportunities. The visiting coach called a timeout, which once again enabled Helvetia to reduce the deficit. It was the 17th minute of the second half and anything could still happen. However, the equality lasted little longer, as the red-and-white side took control again through their defence and goalkeeping, while Bruno, Corzo, Pozzer, Chen and Lucas restored the lead on the scoreboard in attack. In the final minutes, the youngsters Dani Martínez in goal, Miguel Miralles and Alex Gil also made their contribution.
Match details
Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto: Pau, Miralles (1), Mirallave, Querin (2), Alex Gil (1), Camacho (2), Carou (1), Dani Martínez, Corzo (4), Lucas Aizen (3), Toni Alegre (3), Roney, Chen (7), Bruno Kozina (5), Alex Pozzer (6).
Helvetia Anaitasuna: Alvaro Gastón (3), Antonio Bazan (5), Eduardo Fernández (5), Martín Ganuza (3), Xavier Etxeberria (2), Ibai Meoki, Ander Torriko (3), Hector González, Aitor García (4), Marcos Cancio, Carlos Chocarro (1), Ficher (3), Ruslan, Patrik, Juan del Arco (1),
Officials: Óscar Raluy and Ángel Sabroso. They suspended Leo Querin, Carou, Pozzer and Lucas for Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto, and Jorge, Xavier, Meoki, Héctor and Guillermo for Helvetia Anaitasuna.
Translation produced using artificial intelligence.