Fertiberia unable to win in Antequera

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto were unable to beat Antequera on their home court (31–25) in a match that became an uphill struggle in the 13th minute due to Moyano’s saves, and which they were unable to turn around because of rushed attacking play, suspensions and even a direct red card for Querin.

The match promised to be difficult and began very evenly. The red-and-whites soon took the lead, but Moyano’s saves and rushed attacking play soon allowed the home side to turn the score around. Nogués’ players could do nothing to recover despite Bruixola also performing well in goal. As a result, they went into half-time 14–11 down.

After the break, the red-and-whites came out with a different attitude, but their attempted comeback did not last long. Once again, mistakes and suspensions prevented them from levelling the score, and Antequera gradually extended their advantage. Just as Fertiberia began to come back, the referee showed Querin a red card for brushing aside a home player with a slap. The Valencians stayed within one or two goals, but once again rushed play gave the Andalusians an advantage. In the final minutes, the home side raised their game with the support of their fans and left Nogués’ players deflated, unable to do anything more to complete the comeback.

The best thing about the match, once again, was the tireless Marea Rojiblanca, who travelled to Antequera to support their team right up to the final second. The next match will be on Wednesday 24th against Bordils, a postponed fixture from the first half of the season. The next match at the Ovni will be that same Saturday, 27 April, at 18:30.

MATCH DETAILS

BM Antequera: Maireles, Santamaria (4), Juan Ignacio (8), José Antonio Jiménez (1), Luis Castro (1), Juan Palomino, Mario Dorado (4), Fernando Moreno, Jose Fernando Torres, Francisco José Morales (3), Cristobal Ortega, Tello (3), Juan Manuel Cabrera (3), Alberto Castro (3)

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: David Bruixola, Juan Carlos Chueca; Iván Montoya (2), Diógenes Cruz (5), Ignacio Mirallave (2), José Manuel Garci Moriñigo (3), Querin (3), Jaka Spiljak (3), Marcos Dorado (2), Guillermo Corzo (4), Oscar Garcia, Ángel López, Josep Folques and Oscar José Bergantiño Camacho (1)

Score progression

1–3, 3–4, 6–6, 9–7, 11–9, 14–11, half-time 17–13, 20–15, 22–19, 24–21, 26–24, 31–25 full-time

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