Fertiberia stand up to Cuenca but cannot win

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto lose 28-33 to Rebi Balonmano Cuenca in a match in which they fought until the final minute and made things very difficult for opponents battling to avoid the relegation play-out. The match began very evenly between a Fertiberia side with nothing left to play for and a Cuenca team that could fall into the relegation play-out. Luka’s saves and goals from Plaza, Nolasco and David López, together with those from Del Valle, who returned to the court after months out injured, put the red-and-whites ahead on the scoreboard in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, Cuenca, who had a great deal at stake, began to run on the counter-attack; combined with Luka’s red card, this enabled the Conquense side to establish a four-goal lead, taking an 18-14 advantage into half-time. After the interval, Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto came close to levelling the contest on several occasions with goals from Plaza and Nolasco, among others, and saves from Dani Martínez in goal, but Malla’s side missed or had key shots saved that would have levelled the score. Despite this, the team once again showed professionalism and fought until the end.

Match details:

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto: Krivokapic, Martínez, Pujol, Nil (3), Del Valle (2), Díaz (3),Plaza (9), Joosten Pueyo (1), Nolasco (5), Parera (2), David García; David López (2), Seke, Olba (1)

Score: 2-2, 4-5, 7-6, 8-10, 10-15, 14-18, 16-19, 18-21, 22-23, 24-25, 25-29, 28-33

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