<strong>Fertiberia defeat Balonmano Alarcos</strong>

Fertiberia Handball Puerto Sagunto win 31–27 against Balonmano Alarcos Ciudad Real in a match dominated by the red and whites, although the visitors tried until the end to snatch a point. Toni Malla’s side remain unbeaten leaders and their next match will be on 25 February in Alicante against EON.

The match began with two defences that prevented the opposition from scoring. The red and whites were first to take the lead, capitalising on Ignasi Admella’s saves. The Ciudad Real side drew level after the first quarter of the match, but after a Toni Malla timeout, the Puerto Sagunto side reacted and built a three-goal lead on the counter-attack, with goals from David López and Olivares, among others. As a result, they went into half-time leading 14–11.

After the break,Alarcos came out determined to take both points and levelled the match before the ninth minute, imposing a faster pace. Dani Martínez shut up shop in the red-and-white goal and Malla’s side moved three goals clear again on the scoreboard. Although the visitors tried until the end to snatch a point, they left the Ovni empty-handed.

Match details:

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Ignasi Admella, Gonzalo Porras (2), Ortega (1), Nil (2), Álvaro Del Valle (1), Aron Díaz Ledo, Pau Ferre (3), Dani Martinez (1), Nolasco (3), Arnau (4), Manzano, Sedano (1), Albizu (6), Mario Rodriguez, David López Ortego (5), Olivares (2).

BM Alarcos Ciudad Real: Manuel Barrios, Javier Sanz (1), Rueda (1), Davila, Agorreta (5), Aranda, Teijon, Espinosa (1), Plaza (9), Anton (2), Didac (3), Alvaro Moreno (3), Marcos Herrera, Pablo Cano, Cadero (2), Oscar Ruiz.

Score progression: 2–1, 5–3, 6–5, 8–5, 11–9, 14–11, 17–18, 20–19, 24–20, 26–23, 28–26, 31–27.

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