ShopBathco BM. Torrelavega secures first victory while Fraikin BM. Granollers, IRUDEK Bidasoa Irun and Recoletas Salud At. Valladolid remain unbeaten
Liga NEXUS ENERGIA ASOBAL
Bathco BM. Torrelavega adds its first win emphatically against Viveros Herol BM. Nava
Bathco BM. Torrelavega has secured tonight its first victory in the current edition of Liga NEXUS ENERGÍA ASOBAL, leaving behind the feelings of the debut, making a statement against Viveros Herol BM. Nava. Jacobo Cuétara?s team did not allow the match script to lack the intense 'orange' of the Vicente Trueba side, once again dominant in their return to the ASOBAL spotlight.
After a start of back-and-forth, with Carlos Villagrán?s players showing their many qualities, Bathco BM. Torrelavega imposed its law with an outstanding Rangel Da Rosa in goal (over 40% effectiveness during the first half) and sharing responsibilities in attack, with Ángel Fernández (5 goals) and Jakub Prokop (6 goals) being the team?s standout players.
The left back, precisely, was also a protagonist before the match after receiving his 'All Star ASOBAL' award from the previous season, established as one of the great players in the ASOBAL circuit. With him on the court, the 'Orange Squad' kept increasing their goal margin, which reached +10 at halftime and extended to +14 by the end of the match, with the final score 33-19.
Fraikin BM. Granollers beats Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto and also maintains a perfect winning streak (24-27)
Fraikin BM. Granollers has also added to its perfect winning streak in Liga NEXUS ENERGÍA ASOBAL by defeating Fertiberia Puerto Sagunto away (24-27). Antonio Rama?s team did not fail in their visit to the Pabellón Polideportivo Port de Sagunt, determined to become a fortress. The objective is clear, and the home team put it into practice through focus, pace, and decisiveness.
Under this premise, the first part of the match belonged to the Puerto Sagunto side, again with Antonio Capitán leading the offensive ship, scoring 10 goals this afternoon, once again contending for a spot in the ideal seven of the round. However, the experience and talent of Granollers proved to be a key factor in this dynamic, causing the game to reach halftime with a minimal visiting advantage. The same pattern followed in the second half, with Fraikin BM. Granollers comfortable, able to deploy their game, with Gerard Domingo and Marcos Fis contributing goals from a first line full of firepower. The blanc-i-blaus managed to extend the lead to close the scoreboard at 24-27.
Mario Nevado invents a goal in the last second to secure IRUDEK Bidasoa Irun?s second victory (32-33)
IRUDEK Bidasoa Irun took a spectacular last-second victory over Frigoríficos del Morrazo (32-33), with a goal from Mario Nevado from the center throw with only 1 second left. The left back capped his best match in the professional competition, signing a final snapshot of the ASOBAL brand?s return to O Gatañal, one of the many cathedrals of the circuit.
Two points decided by the smallest detail, by the chronology of events. Álex Mozas? players earned their second win of the season after leading the scoreboard from the start, showing leadership and validating the positive feelings from their debut victory at Artaleku with a notable scoreboard dominance (7-12). The Cangueses, faithful to their hallmark of never giving up, believed, always putting maximum competitiveness on the 40x20. From this perspective, they turned the scoreboard around just after the second half began, taking the lead.
There, both teams exchanged blows, goals, and defensive success to enter the last 10 minutes tied. David Faílde at times, the superiority and numerical inferiority situations, and Mario Nevado?s goals, outstanding with 13 goals, shaped a great finale. A penalty goal from IRUDEK Bidasoa Irun, a reply from Frigoríficos del Morrazo to tie with 3 seconds left, and the final buzzer-beater from Mario Nevado again decided the match.
Recoletas Salud At. Valladolid, unbeaten leader of Liga NEXUS ENERGÍA ASOBAL after beating Tubos Aranda Villa de Aranda (34-26)
Recoletas Salud At. Valladolid defeated Tubos Aranda Villa de Aranda this afternoon and maintains its unbeaten status from the top position of Liga NEXUS ENERGÍA ASOBAL (34-26). Pisonero?s team did not want to miss the chance to stay at the top of the table, returning to the Huerta del Rey mystique, showing home advantage and demonstrating the qualities to be protagonists this season.
A warning to competitors from the first moments of the match with an initial partial score (4-1) that would prove practically decisive, following the presentation of the 'Best Goal of Liga NEXUS ENERGÍA ASOBAL 25/26' award to Alejandro Díaz, one of the many ASOBAL gems setting the pace of the spectacle. Javi Márquez?s players tried to react from the bench depth, making substitutions and seeking solutions, but the 'Blue Gladiators' remained very solid, strong in defense, and finding answers on the six-meter line.
An Aranda push in the early second half slightly opened the match, showing that the competition leaves no room for relaxation. Recoletas Salud At. Valladolid, however, very focused, took charge to restore calm, control, and a comfortable lead thanks to a very lively Mahmoud Abdelazize and Benedek Lazslo Nagy in goal, chaining another great performance after his redebut in round 1. A combination of factors to close emphatically the second victory of the Huerta del Rey team in Liga NEXUS ENERGÍA ASOBAL 26/27.
