Fertiberia lose a point in the 60th minute but remain top
Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto drew 33–33 after the Alicante side scored from a free throw at the final whistle. Toni Malla’s side dominated the match until the final five minutes, when nerves and inaccuracies allowed the visitors to overturn a four-goal deficit. The red and whites remain top of the table...
2022-11-19
Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto drew 33–33 after the Alicante side scored from a free throw at the final whistle. Toni Malla’s side dominated the match until the final five minutes, when nerves and inaccuracies allowed the visitors to overturn a four-goal deficit. The red and whites remain top of the table with 12 points, while Eón Horneo Alicante are second with 11.
The match began very evenly, with two teams contesting top spot in the Comunitat’s derby. The exchange of goals continued on the scoreboard beyond the first 10 minutes, before the red and whites moved three goals clear thanks to their defensive work, Ignasi Admella’s saves and their attacking accuracy. The Horneo Alicante coach stopped the match, hoping for a reaction from his players. The Alicante side tried, but Malla’s team did not lower their intensity and went into half-time leading 18–16.rby
After the interval, Fertiberia continued to dominate on court, showing good play both in defence and attack. However, in the final minutes, attacking errors gave the Alicante side the chance to launch counter-attacks and equalise from a free throw after the 60 minutes had elapsed. Toni Malla said after the match: ‘We gave away the draw in the final five minutes. We were much better throughout the match and deserved to win. We have to know how to play and hold on for all 60 minutes.’
MATCH DETAILS:
Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Ignasi Admella, Gonzalo Porras (1), Alex Ortega (3), Nil Motserrat (2), Del Valle (5), Aron Díaz Ledo (2), Pau Ferre (7), Daniel Martínez, Adrián Nolasco (5), Arnau Fernández, Javier Manzano, Daniel Sedano, Aitor Albizu (3), Vicente Poveda (3), David López (2), Javier Olivares.
Eon Horneo Alicante: Adrián Torres, Alvaro Torres de Val,(1), Nacho Mirallave (7), David Jimenez (8), Yeray (2), Sergio Martínez (1), Emil (2), Juande (3), Luis Hernández (1), Doldan (3), Delgado, Padilla, González, Novais (4), Cristian Moll, Quiles (1).
Score by periods: 3–3, 5–4, 8–6, 10–7, 14–12, 18–16, 22–16, 24–20, 26–22, 27–24, 31–27, 33–33.
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