Fertiberia beat Póvoa in the Global Tourism Handball semi-final

Fertiberia Balonmano Puerto Sagunto beat Póvoa Andebol Clube in the first semi-final of the Global Tourism Handball by AON tournament, organised by the Valencian Handball Federation at the Ovni.

The match began with Póvoa taking an early lead on the scoreboard. Toni Malla's side did not give up and gradually cut the three-goal deficit built up by the Portuguese team. Just before half-time, they turned the score around to make it 15–14.

After the half-time break,Fertiberia continued to dominate on court with good defensive and goalkeeping work and secured their place in the Global Tourism Handball by AON final.

This was the third pre-season match played by the red-and-whites, who beat Cuenca 26–30 at El Sargal and lost 33–25 to Balonmano Granollers, both in the Asobal league. The final will be played on Sunday at 8 pm against the winner of tomorrow's second semi-final.

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