Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto reassert themselves in Pamplona

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto defeated Helvetia Anaitasuna 21-31 in the match corresponding to Matchday 24 of the Liga Bauhaus Asobal

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto, who stormed the cathedral of the Pabellón Anaitasuna tonight, are the team the Valencian fans expected to see when the campaign began in August. A united team, immense in both areas, with a goalkeeper for whom no further adjectives can be found. A genuine individual and collective reaffirmation by this group of players, whose stars shone, although it is difficult to single anyone out because everyone made a positive contribution to a restorative victory that recovers the two-point greater cushion over relegation which the unfair administrative ruling denied them following the withdrawal of BM Aragón.

As for the course of the match, the first half was even, although the red-and-whites seemed to have clearer ideas. Pamplona's attack was under control, while occasional flashes from Silva, Nadoveza and Costoya supported pivot Ugarte, the Navarrese side's best attacking outlet in the first half. By contrast, the red-and-whites shared the workload brilliantly. Following a masterful Bernatonis, Sladic took over; after several matches with low energy levels, he brought out the rifle today. Corzo did what he does best, score, and Sasa Dukic had a great match on the left wing. Half-time: 12-13, leaving everything to be decided.

However, the interval did the Navarrese no favours, and they also changed their defence to curb the red-and-whites' attack with an advanced defender. This merely added more players to the Valencian side's attacking options, as they cut through Anaitasuna's fragile defence like a knife through butter.

At the other end, the Valencian defence was a festival of efficiency, intensity and concentration, and whenever it failed, Bruixola was there to frustrate the Pamplona players. The first quarter of the second half was phenomenal for the Valencians, who broke the game open to make it 17-23, leaving the hosts facing a very steep challenge. From there until the end, despite the Valencian rotations, things continued to improve for Fertiberia, who finished the match with a commanding 21-31 victory.

Coach Milos stated “We played the best match of the three months we have been together. We were all phenomenal; Bruixola was immense, but everyone contributed their bit. We have recovered the two points we had lost. As for the fans, they supported us as always, and I hope they fill the Ovni against Huesca so that we can enjoy together the great work we have been doing and, if possible, securing survival.”

Helvetia Anaitasuna: Lorger(12%) and Sergey(26). Gastón(1), Bazán(1), Garca, Costoya(1), Etxeberria(1), Del Valle(3), Nadoveza(3), Kissleev, Chocarro, Goñi(3), Iturri(1), Perez de Inestrosa(1), Ugarte(4), Da Silva(2)

Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto: Bruixola(43%) and Ibrahim. Bernatonis(6), Rubén(4), Sladic(4), Pocholo(2), Tarraso(1), Corzo(5), Pozzer(4), Alegre, Nebot(2), Angel, Juande, Dukic(3), Sorrentino and Piró.

Officials: Bustamante and Alvarez Mata (Basque and Navarrese). They suspended Garza(2) and Ugarte for Helvetia Anaitasuna, and Pocholo, Tarrasó and Juande for Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto.

Score every five minutes2-3,3-5,5-6,7-7.10-10,12-13 Half-time.14-18,16-21,17-23,17-26.19-28.21-31. Final.

Pabellón Anaitasuna. 1000 spectators. 25 members of the Peña Marea Rojiblanca provided the backing.

Translation produced using artificial intelligence.