Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto finish the season in style

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto defeated Globalcaja Ciudad Encantada in the final league match after overturning a six-goal deficit in the last fifteen minutes and, thanks to a Milasevic goal in the final minute and two saves by Samuel Ibáñez, one from seven metres and the other with five seconds remaining, the Puerto Sagunto goalkeeper was one of the match’s outstanding players. With both teams having achieved their league objectives, the match appeared to be a mere formality, but in reality it was an intense game as the season drew to a close. The match was evenly balanced during the first twenty minutes, with the hosts from Cuenca holding narrow leads, apart from the 3–4 score in the 13th minute. From the 20th minute onwards, Globalcaja Ciudad Encantada extended their lead to two and three goals, reaching half-time 13–11 ahead. After the restart, this advantage began to grow as the match progressed, apparently without difficulty for the Cuenca side. Zupo’s team only needed their solid defence. All this meant that ten minutes into the second half the scoreboard showed 18–13, which seemed to have broken the match open. In the middle of the second half, the Cuenca side secured their largest lead of the match, 21–15. Then Enric Nogués’ team responded. The home side did not know how to counter Fertiberia’s attacks or penetrate their defence, missed clear shots, while Pablo Hernández also made his contribution by saving up to three penalties, and little by little Fertiberia closed the gap. With seven minutes remaining, Moriñigo levelled the score at 23–23, and in the final minutes the home team, spurred on by their supporters at El Sargal, found another gear, as was evident in their finishing in front of goal. Fertiberia finish the league in a creditable 9th position. Match details Globalcaja Ciudad Encantada 25 (13+12): Álvaro de Hita; Fede Fernández (4), David Mendoza (1), Corzo (5), Ángel Pérez (3), Agustín Vidal, Nacho Moya, starting seven, Pablo Simonet (6), Alex Garza (2), Sifre, Juanjo Fernández (3), David Jiménez (1) and Álvaro Pérez-Ortiz. Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto 26 (11+15): Pablo Hernández, Moriñigo (5), Milasevic (4, 1p), Chernov, Toni Alegre, Sergio Valles (1), starting seven, Iker Serrano (5), Rubén Ruiz (3), Samuel Ibáñez (1), Nacho Nebot (1), Ángel Fernández and Chispi (6). Score every five minutes: 3–1, 3–3, 5–5, 8–7, 11–8, 13–11, half-time, 15–13, 18–13, 21–16, 22–20, 23–23 and 25–26. Referees: García Mosquera and Ríos Martín. For the home side, David Mendoza, Fede Fernández and Álvaro Pérez-Ortiz were excluded. For the visitors, Nebot (2) and Ángel Fernández were excluded. Incidents: Match corresponding to the 30th round of the Asobal league, played at El Sargal in front of around 1,200 spectators, including approximately 50 red-and-white supporters.

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