Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto aim to continue their run against Cangas

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto will play their third consecutive match in seven days this bank-holiday Saturday, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, against Frigorífico Morrazo Cangas in a match corresponding to the 13th round of the Liga Asobal. The match will begin at 18:30 at the Internúcleos Pavilion (Ovni)

Just three days after qualifying for the Copa del Rey quarter-finals following an epic match (26-25) against Valladolid, the red-and-whites continue their league campaign with the aim of moving further away from the relegation places. Although Nogués' side arrive tired after the demanding schedule of matches in recent weeks, they are also high in confidence following their double victory over Cuatro Rayas Valladolid and the away draw against Academia Octavio, as well as the excellent form of many of their players. Particularly impressive during this latest stage of the competition have been an outstanding David Bruixola in goal and the wingers Berrios and Tarrasó, who this year have provided an extra threat from the flanks, relieving the usual scorers Serrano and Latorre, who carry the weight of the red-and-white attack, of some of their goalscoring responsibility. Once again, the Valencian coach has all his players available for this match except Mateu Castellá, who remains sidelined with a fissure in the metatarsal of his left hand.

Cangas, meanwhile, come into the match after losing at home in their Copa del Rey quarter-final qualifying match against GlobalCaja Ciudad Encantada (23–24). In the league, Cangas arrive after beating Academia Octavio at home (28–26). Cangas have still not opened their points account away from their O'Gatañal ground and will surely be keen to pick up points in Valencian territory.

In short, another match at the Ovni between two direct league rivals, where the pride from past victories must outweigh the fatigue accumulated by the red-and-whites. Without doubt, another victory would provide the necessary peace of mind to take on Aranda de Duero's difficult court on Wednesday and welcome Cuenca with much of the work of securing survival completed before the league break.

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