Horneo Eón Alicante defeats Dicorpebal Logroño La Rioja (31-29) and adds a crucial victory in the fight for salvation.

Liga NEXUS ENERGIA ASOBAL

01/03/2026 | (Fotografía: Ismael Corbi) Liga NEXUS ENERGIA ASOBAL

The match report

Horneo Eón Alicante achieved a prestigious victory this Sunday after winning 31-29 against Dicorpebal Logroño La Rioja at the Pitiu Rochel, in a match of maximum intensity that enhances the survival options of the Alicante team in the NEXUS ENERGY ASOBAL League and slows down the Riojan aspirations for the second place. The match began with a continuous exchange of goals, with Parker and Lombardi as offensive references and a always adjusted score. The appearance of Javier Borragán allowed the team of Roi Sánchez to open a first gap (10-7), although Cancio's saves and the accuracy of Álvaro Martínez returned the equality. In the final stretch of the first half, two goals from Eduardo Escobedo and Parker's activity gave the locals some breathing room, who went to the break with 14-12. After the restart, the Alicante team extended their lead to five goals (17-12) with Montoya as the protagonist against a solid defense. Logroño reacted in the final stretch with a partial 0-3 (25-23), but a decisive goal from Montoya in the 57th minute and the management of the last attacks secured the final 31-29 for the Alicante team.