A promising Fertiberia secure their first victory against Zurutz

Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto secured a convincing 34-21 victory over Amenabar Zurutz. The match began evenly, but the red-and-whites eventually showed they were far superior to the Basque side. The match began very evenly on the Ovni’s blue court. The score rose with an exchange of goals on each attack until the Basques managed to gain a slight advantage. Nogués reacted quickly and called a timeout that changed the course of the first half. Montoya and Miravalle came on and quickened the attack alongside Óscar García, Corzo and Dija. The red-and-whites looked faster and more effective in front of goal and, with Bruixola also shutting up shop, their lead on the scoreboard grew steadily until they went into the interval 18-11 ahead. After the interval, Hugo Xavier’s side tried to reduce the deficit, but they never threatened the red-and-whites, who raised their game from the ninth minute onwards. Bruixola remained outstanding between the posts, while Dorado’s goals helped them move more than seven goals clear. The Basque coach called a timeout to try to rectify the situation, but they could do nothing against the goal-scoring masterclass provided by Iván Montoya from the pivot position. With 10 goals, he clearly showed why he was the division’s best pivot last season. With a comfortable lead on the scoreboard, Nogués made a change in goal, bringing on Chueca, who maintained the very high standard set by Don David. It is worth noting that before the match, former red-and-white players Rubén Ruiz, Ángel Fernández and Nacho Nebot, who have brought so much joy to the club, performed the ceremonial kick-off and received a gift from the Mare Rojiblanca. The supporters also spent the final minutes chanting each of their names. Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto: Montoya (10), Dija (3), Mirallave (4), Pocholo (1), Leo Querín, Jaka Spiljak (2), Marcos Dorado (5), David Bruixola, Chueca, Guillermo Corzo (4), Óscar García (2), Ángel López (3), Camacho Amenabar Zarautz: Ander (3), Alberto (1), Oihan (2), Markel, Mikel (2), Iñigo, Xabat (3), Urtzi, Beristain (2), Josu, Amlibia (4), Ander Ballesteros, Eneko Goenaga (2), Jokin Jiménez, Anger Garmendia (2), Haritz Periods: 1-1, 4-4, 7-7, 11-7, 14-8, 18-11, half-time, 20-13, 21-16, 25-17, 26-19, 30-20, 34-21, full-time. Referees: Fertiberia BM Puerto Sagunto’s Jaka was suspended. For Amenabar Zarautz, Amlibia was suspended and Jokin Jiménez received a red card. Match played at the Ovni, 1,000 spectators  

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