EÓN Handball Alicante scored an important victory against Zamora (30-28) this Saturday at home on the sixth day of the “play-off” for retention in Division of Honor B, which brought him closer to his goal of salvation. The next course in the silver category at the national level.

The match between Alicante and Zamoranos was very even. Two first-half runners (13-15) Magí Serra’s men knew how to react in the second half and how to flip the game to get the two points. With 11 goals, David Jiménez gave a full offensive recital.

Although it didn’t take EON long to respond, Zamora scored the first goal. From then on, and as the minutes passed, the game continued with no clear dominance either in the game or on the scoreboard. With blows and counter-attacks and two perfectly placed defenders that make it difficult to work in offensive missions.

And when the Alicante team reached the local goal, the hits to increase the score did not come. Serra’s team has not stopped trying to stay on top of the score. However, the incoming goals brought the score to 13-15 at halftime.

An unstoppable EON

EON had a smashing performance in the second half, pushing the scoreboard to 16 in just two minutes.. They were two ahead in the 40th minute, as well as having more success in front of a draw and goals scored by the team.

Especially extended distance with goals from Sergio Martínez, David Jiménez or Nacho from seven meters. Supported goals at stops Adrian Torres from the moment he enters the match, under the sticks that go from less to more in the second part.

With an unstoppable EON, the team managed to take five lead with four minutes to go. Minutes passed, and this time he managed to keep that distance so that Maristas’ points wouldn’t run off from him and start confirming his persistence.

Despite this, Zamora made the final 30-28. However, EÓN Horneo Alicante, who was in possession of the ball at the time, was unable to play for the final time due to a questionable ending where the players did not know whether the final whistle of the match was actually blown or if they could get the final whistle quickly. the ball is in play. Whistle at the end and two points left at home.

The duel was vital as Zamora was the only team to beat EON in this “play-off” and followed Alicante around the table to mark the relegation zone. This win opens a three-point gap..

After this match day, EON is in fifth place with 18 points and Alcobendas is in fourth place in the play-off standings. Only Antequera (21 points) and Eivissa and Unión Financiera (20 points) remained ahead. Behind is Zamora (15 points), the first of five teams to lose the category. Alarcos (13 points), Zarautz (9 points), Boadilla (4 points) and Sant Quirze (2 points) occupy other places in the relegation.

The next day, EÓN Alicante will face Zarautz at home in the match to be played on May 7 at 13:00 in Aritzbatalde Udal Kiroldegia.

match paper

EÓN Alicante: Torres, David Jiménez (11), Mancebo, Doldán, Sergio Martínez (2), Mirallave (3), Serrano, Feuchtmann (5), Linares (3), Padilla, Quiles, González, Kouni (1), Miguel Ángel Martínez (1), Moll (3) and Mosquera (1).

Zamora: Doval, Carneiro (3), Torres, Pérez, Ruiz, Cubillas (3), Elola (6), Maide, García (1), Illesca (1), Horcajada, González, Silva (8), Etayo (4) , Mach and Bellia (2).

Points every 5 minutes: 3-2, 5-5, 9-8, 11-11, 13-14, 13-15 (rest), 19-18, 21-19, 23-22, 26-23, 29- 25 and 30-28.