Fertiberia want to start the year with a victory in Ibiza

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Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto will face UD Ibiza Handbol Club Eivissa next Sunday, 16 January, at midday at the Blancadona Island Sports Centre. The match, corresponding to matchday 12 of the Men’s Silver Honour Division, is the red and whites’ first fixture of the year, and Toni Malla’s side hope to begin 2022 by bringing both points back to Puerto de Sagunto.
Regarding the team’s return after the Christmas holidays, red and white coach Toni Malla says: ‘After somewhat unusual holidays, as several members of the first team had to self-isolate after testing positive, we returned last week and I gave them a little more time off because I think the lads had been through a difficult situation. I expected the team to return in worse physical condition after being isolated and for them to cope less well with the sessions, but we have carried out the sessions very well. I think we have corrected things that needed polishing and added some very important tactical concepts for what lies ahead.’

Regarding Saturday’s match, Malla adds: ‘This week we have an extremely dangerous opponent. I think that if we win, our objective will be 100% achieved—or rather, very nearly achieved—so our intention is to go there and compete for both points. I think the team is ready. The match against Málaga gave us a boost and showed us that, when we do things properly, we are capable of beating any team. The group is in good shape, and I think we have grown a lot. We made the mistake of losing to Esplugues, but that was simply a bad day, as we confirmed on the day against Málaga. On Sunday we have to put in a serious, solid performance and try to beat a very good team that play excellent handball and are well established, with good players. It will be an extremely difficult match, but our intention is to go there, pick up points and, if possible, win.’

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