Fertiberia earn their first two points after suffering until the end against Esplugues

Fertiberia Balonmano secured a hard-fought 23–21 victory against Finestrelles SC Handbol Esplugues. The match began with the red-and-whites in control, but the second half was very evenly matched and Toni Malla’s side had to suffer to secure their first win of the season.

The match began with a red-and-white side taking to the court at the Ovni determined to secure their first home win in front of their supporters. Toni Malla’s team performed very well both in defence and attack. They were quick on the counter-attack, with goals from Alfonso and Díaz Ledo, while Cunha also provided firepower from the centre (the top scorer with five goals). In goal, Admela made several saves which, together with the above, allowed the team to establish a lead of up to five goals. However, before both teams went into the break, and after Malla had rotated the team extensively, Esplugues stepped up a gear and narrowed the score until the half-time whistle, with the score at 12–10.

After the break, the match was very evenly balanced. Despite this, the red-and-whites remained ahead on the scoreboard until the 20th minute, when Esplugues took advantage of the home side’s difficulty finding the net to level the score. After the equaliser, the match was a thriller until the very last second, when the red-and-whites secured a hard-fought victory.

Match details

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Ignasi Admella, Vives (2), Ortega (2), Del Valle, Aron Díaz Ledo (2), Cunha (5), Valter (3), Camacho (1), Del Rincón (3), Dani Martínez, Nolasco (1), Arnau, Manzano, Sedano, Poveda (4).

Finestrelles SC Handbol Esplugues: Ferran Cisneros, Victor Torres (1), Jon Enguino (2), Juan Antonio, Jules (2), Victor García, Pol Calvo, Carlos Martin, Grau (4), Rivas (4), Fortuño (2), Santos, Joan Pi (1), Sergi Perez, Grau Alsina (5), Romero.

Periods: 4–2, 7–3, 8–4, 9–5, 10–8, 12–10, 14–11, 15–12, 17–15, 18–17, 20–20, 23–21

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