Fernando Latorre bids farewell to the Ovni with a victory

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto beat Villa de Aranda Autocares Bayo 25–20, against a side battling relegation but made to suffer because of the red-and-whites’ good play, in Fernando Latorre’s farewell match. The red-and-whites came out to win from the first minute, taking advantage of the visitors’ hesitant play. After ten minutes, Fertiberia led 6–3, thanks to saves from an inspired Pablo and goals from the wings by Moriñigo. The Valencian side controlled the match without difficulty, while Villa de Aranda were unable to break through the fierce red-and-white defence. Once the first half reached its midpoint, the situation did not change: the Valencians’ tough defence prevented the Arandinos from building attacks, and they were unable to reduce the gap; only Iker Antonio was able to break through the opposing defence. In the final five minutes, Vicent Nogués called a timeout to withstand the visiting side’s attacks as they closed the gap to 12–10. In the end, the red-and-whites maintained their two-goal lead, 13–11, thanks to their accuracy from the wings and Pablo’s support in goal. The second half began with the Arandinos highly motivated, and they managed to draw level. From the 15th minute onwards, Fertiberia showed signs of a reaction and pulled away on the scoreboard, supported by intense defending. In the final ten minutes, the visitors’ tiredness was evident, and the red-and-whites took advantage by extending their lead with quick counter-attacks finished by a brilliant Toni Alegre. A few minutes later, Vicent Nogués called a timeout so that Fernando Latorre could receive the applause of an entire sports hall bidding farewell to a master of Valencian handball. Ultimately, the red-and-whites earned a hard-fought victory over a Villa de Aranda side battling to avoid relegation (25–20). Two points deserve special mention: first, the participation in a mini friendly match during the interval by the school teams from Cronista Chabret School, with both teams playing an entertaining ten-minute friendly. Secondly, Fernando Latorre’s tribute from the club and the entire fanbase. In short, Fertiberia earned two points in its final home match of the season, and Fernando Latorre said goodbye with a positive feeling. The next match will be played on Saturday 25th against GlobalCaja Ciudad Encantada.  Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Bruixola, Samuel, Pablo, Serrano (2), Rubén Ruiz (1), Moriñigo (6), Tarrasó, Milasevic, Carles Lluna, Chernov (3), Toni Alegre (4), Nebot (1), Fernández (3), Chispi, Vallés (2) and Latorre (3). BM Villa de Aranda Autocares Bayo: Xavi Díaz, Amérigo, Diego Camino (2), Ga narul, Sladic (1), Hugo Garza, Nebreda, Iker Antonio (6), Manel Cirac (1), Rasero (3), Alberto Camino (4) and Tito (3). Referees: José Luis Fernández Fernández and Antonio Martín Franco. Suspensions for Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Carles Lluna, Chernov, Nebot and Valles; for BM Villa de Aranda Autocares Bayo: Sladic and Iker Antonio. Score at five-minute intervals: 4–2, 6–3, 9–5, 10–7, 11–8, 13–11 Half-time 14–14, 17–16, 18–18, 21–20, 22–20, 25–20. Full time. Municipal Internúcleos Sports Centre ‘Ovni’. 1,500 spectators

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