Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto and Helvetia Anaitasuna face their urgent needs

Tomorrow, Saturday, from 18:30, Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto and Helvetia Anaitasuna face each other at the Ovni seeking redemption after the first quarter of the league season.

The Navarrese side (14th, 5 points) and the Valencians (13th, 5 points) will try to collect two points that would move them somewhat further from the relegation zone.

The Ovni will test Helvetia’s ability to respond following the dismissal of their coach Iñaki Pérez. His replacement, Juanto Apezetxea, is trying to ease the pressure around the team and said ahead of the match “if we win, nothing happens, and if we lose, nothing happens”, but everyone knows that a new coach’s first match sets the tone for those that follow. He arrives for the match with his formidable European squad. Although their performances have not been good, the names of their players invite concern among the red-and-white camp. No one in Spanish handball needs introducing to players such as Lorger, Pérez de Inestrosa, Nadoveza, Costoya, Del Valle or Da Silva, to name just some of the reinforcements accompanying Navarrese academy’s ever-productive youth system.

In the Valencian ranks, Pachi Martí will have his full squad available. Captain Rubén Ruiz and the indestructible Javier Tarrasó return to Fertiberia after their injuries, and although Corzo and Berrios did not train as a precaution in the penultimate session, they should, in principle, have no problem being involved.

Pachi Martí’s assessment of the match leaves no room for doubt “We are preparing for the match very seriously because we are facing a great team that is very balanced in every position and very dangerous. They also have the same need as us to pick up points as soon as possible, so it will be a very difficult match.” Regarding the change of coach, Pachi also made his opinion clear, “I think it is a somewhat hasty decision at this stage of the season, but I do not want to get involved in other clubs or other dynamics. However, it could harm us because in this type of situation the opposing team always wants to perform well and break a particular trend.”

Fertiberia’s coach concluded by requesting the support of his fans, despite it being Club Day and members having to pay “it is a very important moment for them to come and support the team. There is no complaint about that from within the group: the fans are always there. The loyalty and faithfulness of these supporters towards the team, and vice versa, are tremendous. So I expect nothing more than for them to do what they always do: cheer with that heart and drive they give us.”

Captain and academy graduate Rubén Ruiz expressed himself along the same lines, stating  “with them we are stronger; without them we lose power. With our supporters, we can beat anyone.”

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Translation produced using artificial intelligence.