Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto overcome direct rivals

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto beat BM Huesca 28-26 against direct rivals who had always been behind on the scoreboard, and with these two points the red-and-white side move ahead of them in the standings. The beginning of the match was marked by an even scoreline. The red-and-white side opened the scoring with a 3-0 run and took the initiative, aiming to impose their superiority over Huesca. From the 15th minute, the score was level at 7-7. Through good combinations led by Latorre, the red-and-white side found gaps in the visiting defence, which was somewhat hesitant in its actions. Later, the red-and-white side secured a 12-11 lead thanks to Bruixola's good saves while shorthanded and the attacking accuracy of Chispi and Tarraso. Despite Fertiberia's good start, they went into the interval with only a two-goal lead, 15-13, as a result of their continued numerical disadvantage due to the numerous suspensions suffered by Vicent Nogués' side. After the interval, the red-and-white side were more aggressive in defence and put the Huesca side's combination play and attack under pressure, which allowed them to move three goals ahead. Nevertheless, in the second half Vicent Nogués' team were much more active in defence, winning the ball back, and once again Bruixola was decisive in goal, increasing the gap to 22-17. The match ended with both sides in closely matched control, but Fertiberia knew how to exploit their numerical advantages and defend intelligently while shorthanded. The home side stepped up another gear in the final minutes with fresh players to impose their defensive lock and finish as 28-26 winners. First of all, it is worth highlighting the participation in a friendly mini-match during the interval by the school teams from Maestro Tarazona School; both teams were the protagonists of an entertaining ten-minute friendly. Secondly, the magnificent support that carried the team forward. In short, Fertiberia continue to collect points at home and move further away from the relegation places. The next match will be played on Friday the 8th at 20:45 against Fraikin BM Granollers, in a match corresponding to the 17th round of the Liga Asobal. Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto: Bruixola, Pablo, Mateu, Moriñigo, Tarraso (3), Berrios (5), Chernov (2), Ángel Fernández, Vallés (3), Serrano (4), Ruiz, Milasevic, Toni Alegre, Chispi (4), and Latorre (7). BM Huesca: Julio, Bartolome, Ancizu (2), Saubich (4), Rochel (4), Ibai Cano, Eloy (1), Montero, Grau (6), R. Corrales, Escribano, Marco Mira (2), Espigol (6) and Demovic (1). Referees: Juan Manuel Vinagre Sánchez and José Luis Vinagre Vázquez. Suspensions for Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Mateu Castellà, Chernov, Ángel Fernández (2) and Valles; and for BM Huesca: Grau, Marco Mira and Espigol. Score at five-minute intervals: 3-0, 6-5, 7-6, 9-8, 13-12, 15-13 Half-time 17-15, 19-17, 22-17, 23-20, 25-23, 28-26. Full-time. Municipal Sports Centre, 1,550.

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