Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto lose to Cisne after a poor start to the second half

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Fertiberia Balonmano lost 31–27 in a very evenly matched game in which a 4–0 run at the start of the second half condemned them to leave empty-handed in a key match against a direct rival. They must keep working and focus on the next home fixture against Novas.

The match began evenly. Cisne took the lead on the scoreboard, but the red-and-whites turned it around with good defending and accurate attacking play, with goals from Poveda, Cunha, Sedano and Manzano. Taking advantage of the numerical disadvantage after Sedano was sent off for two minutes, and a foul in attack by Malla’s side, the home team established a two-goal lead. Del Valle and David López restored parity. But another attacking stutter meant that the Galicians went into the break one goal ahead (15–14). The first half was completely even, with the biggest lead being three goals.

After the interval, Fertiberia came out weakened and were met by a 4–0 run from the home side that they could not overturn. But after the first 15 minutes of the second half, an inspired Pablo del Rincón produced the goods in attack and the red-and-whites moved to within two goals. However, just when it seemed they were getting back into the match, two attacking turnovers allowed the home side to restore a five-goal lead (29–24). Seeing the match slipping away, Toni Malla called a timeout. And although they tried and fought hard to avoid defeat, they left empty-handed against a direct rival.

MATCH REPORT:

Balonmano Cisne: Bruno Vázquez (6), Daniel Mesdes (3), Carlos Álvarez (7), Alexandre Chan (2), Pablo Picallo (1), Andrés Sánchez (2), Roman Arboleya, Iván Calvo, Franzini, Carlos Pombo, Alvaro Preciados (2), Conde, Daniel López (1), Mateo Arias (6), Pablo González, Nicolás Alejandro (1).

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Ignasi Admella, Alfonso (1), Ortega (1), Del Valle (1), Aron Diaz Ledo, , Valter Soares (2), Cunha (4), Daniel Martínez, Pablo Del Rincón (7), Nolasco, Manzano (3), Sedano (3), Luis Arnau, Poveda (4), David López (1), Matic.

Scores: 1–0, 4–5, 10–9, 11–10, 12–11, 15–14, 18–14, 22–17, 24–21, 27–23, 29–25, 31–27

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