Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto again die on the shore away from the Ovni

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto lost to Fraikin BM Granollers 25–24, against direct rivals who levelled the match in the final minute and managed to take both points with a seven-metre throw with just a few seconds remaining. The home side were first to open the scoring with a 2–0 run, but the red-and-whites soon reacted to level the match with two goals from World Championship player Milasevic. From the 15th minute onwards, the score was level at 7–7. The red-and-whites took advantage of numerical superiority and the good balls reaching the pivot position to draw level and show no signs of inferiority. Later, the red-and-whites established an 8–10 lead thanks to Bruixola’s good saves, keeping the team in the match during difficult moments. In response, the home coach called a timeout to look for defensive alternatives, as their only pivot, Grundsten, had already accumulated two suspensions. The final five minutes of the first half were marked by attacking inaccuracies from both teams, and Fertiberia went into the break with a one-goal lead at 11–12. After the break, the red-and-white team continued to lead thanks to their good attacking efficiency and Granollers’ problems in attack, which prevented them from reducing the deficit. A timeout by Toni Garcia changed the course of the match, as his players were unable to take advantage of their numerical superiority, giving the visiting team more breathing space. Later, the home side lost their key player Grundsten after he was shown a red card, which increased the pressure from the crowd on the refereeing pair. In the final ten minutes, Vicent Nogués’ team were not especially effective in attack, taking their chances to the passive-play limit and scoring few goals. Granollers took advantage to level the score at 24–24. In the final minute, the balance tipped in the home side’s favour, as they made better use of the suspensions to Mateu Castellà and Rubén Ruiz to earn a seven-metre throw and complete the comeback with just a few seconds remaining, 25–24. In short, it was an epic match for the home side, who faced a combative Fertiberia team that fought until the end but recalled the tight finishes of last season. The next match will be played on Saturday the 16th at 17:30 against BM Aragón, corresponding to the 18th round of the Liga Asobal, with the cameras of Canal Nou Dos broadcasting live once again. Fraikin BM Granollers: Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas, Blanxart (1), Campos (1), Eloy Félez (2), Malasinskas (5), Grundsten (4), Resina (1), Manel Pérez, Jordi Puig, Adrián Pérez (2), Salinas (5), Albert Pujol, Ferran Solé (4) and Arnau García. Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto: Bruixola, Pablo, Samuel, Mateu, Moriñigo (1), Tarrasó (3), Berrios (2), Chernov (1), Ángel Fernández (2), Vallés (3), Serrano (4), Ruiz (1), Milasevic (6), Toni Alegre, Nebot, Chispi (1). Referees: Carlos Javier Gude Prego and Juan José Gude Prego. Suspensions for Fraikin BM Granollers: Grundsten (3)... and for Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Mateu Castellà (3), Rubén Ruiz, Moriñigo (2), Tarrasó (2) Score at five-minute intervals: 3–3, 5–4, 7–8, 8–10, 10–11, 11–12 Half-time 13–14, 16–17, 18–20, 20–21, 22–23, 25–24. Full time. Palau d’Esports de Granollers 1200.

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