Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto secure two very valuable points

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto beat Academia Octavio 23–21 in a match against direct relegation rivals who made things difficult in a nail-biting finish. Fertiberia dominated the opening stages of the match. The red-and-whites began brightly and took an early lead (4–2). The players were aware of the importance of the match and, from the opening whistle, gave their opponents no opportunities. After 15 minutes, the score stood at 6–4, reflecting an even contest, but Bruixola's saves and Moriñigo's attacking goals were decisive in keeping the match under control. The Vigo side were uncomfortable on court, initially facing a 5–1 defence before switching to the traditional 6–0. Their squad depth was also limited, as they were not at full strength. The biggest lead came in the final minutes of the first half (9–6), and the red-and-whites did not let it slip, going into the dressing rooms ahead at 13–10. Vicent Nogués' side looked far superior and gave the visitors no chance of a comeback. The second half began with the red-and-whites intent on maintaining their three-goal lead, but the Vigo side came out firing and levelled the score at 17 within just ten minutes. Fertiberia were not producing their best handball and were showing uncertainty in both attack and defence, so Vicent Nogués called a time-out to give his players instructions. Shortly afterwards, Academia Octavio took advantage of Fertiberia's poor attacking accuracy and turned the score around (17–18). The final ten minutes were electric: turnovers, counter-attacks and saves dominated a nail-biting finish. Finally, backed by their supporters, the red-and-whites turned the score around (23–21) and secured two very valuable points, moving even further away from the relegation places. In short, Fertiberia earned a hard-fought victory in the closing moments and effectively secured their survival. The next league match will be played away to Cuatro Rayas Valladolid on Saturday 27 at 20:30. Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Bruixola, Pablo, Samuel, Serrano (1), Castellà, Rubén Ruiz, Moriñigo (5), Tarrasó (4), Berrios (3), Chernov (2), Toni Alegre, Fernández, Chispi (1), Vallés (2) and Latorre (5). Academia Octavio: Lloria, Chantada, Juárez (5), Dasilva (2), Kallman (2), Frade (3), Cerillo (3), Alemany (1), Vargas, Fernández López (1), Fran González (3) and Germán (1). Referees: Ignacio García Serradilla and Andreu Marín Lorente. Suspensions: for Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto (-) and for Academia Octavio, Frade. Score at five-minute intervals: 2–2, 5–2, 6–4, 8–6, 12–9, 13–10 Half-time 15–12, 16–14, 17–16, 18–19, 21–20, 23–21. Full-time. Municipal Sports Hall "Ovni" — 1,500 spectators

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