Fertiberia fight hard but fall in Burgos

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto lose 26-23 in a match in which the red-and-whites fought until the end and came close to getting something from it after a strong second half. Goalkeeper Jorge Calero made his debut in the match.

The match began evenly, but Burgos went two goals ahead after the first 10 minutes with a fierce defence. Malla's side tried to reduce the deficit, but the hosts went into half-time four goals behind (13-9)

After the interval, Fertiberia stepped up a gear and, in the 16th minute of the second half, moved to within one goal of levelling. After a spell with the score unchanged, Arnau brought the score level. Dani Martínez pulled down the shutters in goal and Arnau once again scored to put the red-and-whites one goal ahead (21-22). But unfortunately Burgos stopped the visitors' final shots and scored quickly, ensuring that the two points stayed at home. Match details:

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto:

Ximo Lora, Guilherme (4), Del Valle, Diego Olba ( 2), Dani Martínez, Alex Plaza, Joaquin Barceló (2), Arnau Fernández(5), Dusan Trifkovic (3), Gonzalo Pérez, David García(1),Jorge Calero , Matheus Novais (5), Antonio Capitán(1), Seke Gallart, Sergio Torío.Scores:

3-2, 5-3, 7-5, 10-6, 11-6, 13-9, 16-12, 19-15, 20-17, 20-19, 21-22, 26-23.

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