Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto will face Brazil’s senior national team at the Ovni on 6 April at 18:30.
Nogués’s side go into the friendly after losing away to Helvetia Anaitasuna (27-28) in a very closely fought match. For the red-and-whites, this fixture serves as preparation for the important final league matches. The Valencian side already have experience of friendlies against South American teams, following visits from Argentina in 2000 and Chile a year ago.
Meanwhile, Brazil’s senior national team, coached by Spaniard Jordi Ribera, have decided to rest some players who had a demanding schedule, while also considering replacement options by bringing in several young players. Some were with the team during the build-up to the World Championship in Spain. Ales Silva and Raúl Nantes, who were unable to take part in the World Championship in Spain because of injuries, are also returning to the national team.
Ultimately, this is an especially attractive fixture, as the red-and-white home venue will welcome World Championship players. For Fertiberia, it is a match to maintain the competitiveness that characterises the team and should help them achieve their objective of staying in the ASOBAL League.
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