Fertiberia fight hard but lose against Torrelavega

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto lose 32-27 against Bathco Torrelavega in a match in which the red-and-white team stayed ahead on the scoreboard throughout the first half, with the hosts only managing to draw level before half-time. In the second half, the injuries and the tough opposition took their toll. Notable was the debut in the Liga Plenitude Asobal of Seke Gallart and Alex Plaza.

The match began with Fertiberia, despite the absences, taking to the blue court at the Vicente Trueba determined to fight for the points, with a masterful Poveda(7), in the centre, shouldering the team’s responsibility with the help of Pueyo (5), Parera(4) and Nolasco(5) in attack, while Luka shut up shop in goal. To everyone’s surprise, the red-and-white team reached the 15th minute with the score at 5–9. They also managed to maintain their lead despite Torrelavega threatening to draw within one on several occasions. It was not until the closing stages of the first half that they managed to level the match, taking advantage of the red-and-white team’s rotations (14–14)

After the interval, Fertiberia went back in front, taking advantage of Luka’s saves, and it was not until the seventh minute of the second half that the home side managed to moveahead on the scoreboard. Carlos Calle began making saves and Torrelavega began to open up a gap of +3 in the 13th minute. Despite this, Malla’s side fought until the end to try to take a point back to Puerto de Sagunto.

Match details:

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto: Krivokapic, Martínez, Nil, Arón Díaz (3), Lander (1), Plaza (1), Adrián Nolasco (5), Pueyo (5), David García (1), Artur Parera (4), Poveda (7), David López, Seke Gallart, Diego Olba

Score: 1–3, 3–4, 5–8, 8–10, 10–13, 14–14, 16–16, 19–18, 23–19, 28–23, 28–26, 32–27

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