BM Caserio Ciudad Real takes a key duel against Viveros Herol BM Nava and takes a step towards permanence (31-33)
BM Caserio Ciudad Real achieved a valuable victory on the court of Viveros Herol BM Nava (31-33) in a direct confrontation for permanence in the NEXUS ENERGY ASOBAL League. The team led by Santi Urdiales took the initiative in the first half with practical play and few losses, taking advantage of the offensive mistakes of Viveros Herol BM Nava. Despite the interventions of Mateus Buda and a local reaction stretch that managed to balance the score, the visitors knew how to maintain their advantage and went to rest with a 14-16 in their favor. After the restart, the yellow team again opened a gap thanks to the offensive success of Sergi Mach and Albizu, widening the difference to 23-30 ten minutes from the end. However, Carlos Villagran's men reacted in the decisive stretch driven by their defense and the support of their fans, reducing the difference to just one goal. However, the Manchego team managed the last possession and a goal from Aitor Albizu in the last seconds ensured the visiting victory (31-33), the second away from home for Caserio Ciudad Real in their debut season in the NEXUS ENERGY ASOBAL League.
ABANCA Ademar Leon comes back against Cajasol Angel Ximenez Puente Genil in Puertas' home debut (29-28)
ABANCA Ademar Leon won this Saturday against Cajasol Angel Ximenez Puente Genil (29-28) after staging a comeback in the second half at the Palacio de los Deportes de Leon, in the home debut of coach Luis Puertas. The Leon team started better, but the Cordoba team took control of the match with a 0-6 partial that allowed them to go to halftime with an advantage (11-16), supported by the stops of Elcio Carvalho and the offensive efficiency of former ademarista Leandro Semedo. After the break, the Leon team increased their defensive intensity and cut distances to get fully into the match (21-22). In the final stretch, Gonzalo Perez Arce led the local attack, while goalkeeper Alvaro Perez made decisive interventions. Five minutes from the end, the Leonese took the lead for the first time since the start (25-24) and managed to maintain the advantage until the definitive 29-28, which represents the second consecutive victory of the ademarista team on Matchday 20 of the NEXUS ENERGY ASOBAL League and which places the locals with 25 points in sixth place in the standings.
Frigorificos del Morrazo prevails in the direct duel against SANICENTRO BM Guadalajara (30-32) and chains two victories away
Frigorificos del Morrazo added an important victory away by beating SANICENTRO BM Guadalajara (30-32) at the David Santamaria. The match was a direct duel for the bottom of the classification, with constant alternation in the score and maximum tension until the final whistle. The match started with equality, with both teams showing great defensive intensity. The Alcarreños tried to control the time and take advantage of counterattacks led by Fabio Chiuffa and Diego Vera, while Nico Garcia stood out in goal. The Galicians, for their part, took advantage of their offensive efficiency through an outstanding Manuel Perez (8/8) and the defensive solidity of Ludman and Santi Lopez to get ahead and maintain an advantage, reaching a 15-17 at halftime. In the second half, Guadalajara managed to reduce distances and managed to draw 22-22 thanks to defensive pressure and the success of their wingers and pivots. However, the Galicians quickly responded with organized attacks and counterattacks that allowed them to regain the advantage. In the final minutes, a 0-3 partial left the score at 30-32, certifying the second consecutive victory of Frigorificos del Morrazo away from home and leaving SANICENTRO BM Guadalajara unable to add at home.
Dicorpebal Logroño La Rioja prevails against Recoletas Atletico Valladolid after a solid second half (32-28)
Dicorpebal Logroño La Rioja added a new victory by beating Recoletas Atletico Valladolid by 32-28 in a match in which the Rioja team knew how to impose their defense and take advantage of several partials in the second half. The Valladolid team competed for a good part of the match, but could not stop the local reaction after the break. The first half was marked by equality and the prominence of visiting goalkeeper Juan Bar, whose interventions allowed the visitors to take a three-goal lead midway through the first half. The Valladolid team maintained that income thanks to their defensive solidity and control of the rhythm of play, going to rest with an advantage of 11-14. After the restart, the team of Miguel Angel Velasco raised their defensive intensity and, with Ledo highlighted under the posts and the offensive success of Cadarso and the Martinez brothers, signed a 7-1 partial that changed the course of the match. Although the Recoletas At. Valladolid reacted with several consecutive goals that reduced the difference to 27-25, the locals responded with another partial that ended up ensuring the victory by 32-28.