Eon faces a decisive moment this Saturday at 18:00 in Santander, aiming for a promotion to Asobal after a heavy 12-goal setback against a clearly stronger opponent. The final margin left them seven goals behind as the visitors eased off in the closing minutes, but the home team remained tenacious. The Alicante squad battled to close the rent in the standings, and the crowd’s energy at the Maristas pavilion helped lift the players in every possession. The final score of 13-18 in the first leg showed a sizable gap between the two tiers, yet the locals refused to surrender and pushed for every ball, spurring their supporters to create an outstanding atmosphere. Sinfín looked ready to dominate after halftime, turning the match into a relentless push for momentum and a potential comeback, even as the odds stacked against them.
Eón faced significant difficulties breaking through the opposing goal and the advantage gradually widened as the clock ran down. The Cantabrian side’s rotations provided a spark for Eón in the second leg, but there wasn’t enough time to swing the scoreboard and rekindle hopes in the dying minutes.
Eón Horneo Alicante presents his ambitious project to his fans
Cesar Hernandez
The match began with a bold statement from Sinfín as Luis Parro’s team found a fast rhythm, and Eón stumbled out of the gates with a 0-4 deficit. As the minutes passed, the Alicante squad started finding their footing despite facing a fiercely organized Santander defense. The visitors harnessed their individual quality to stretch the lead, reaching a worrying 11-16, while the local goalkeepers produced several standout stops. Sinfín’s disciplined defense forced errors and launched fast counterattacks that tested the hosts. The pavilion roared in support, but Parro’s side needed to close the gap in the second half, finishing at 13-18 and leaving room for a potential rally in the rematch.
Aeon Horneo and his stronghold in the battle for Asobal’s exit
Cesar Hernandez
Beyond the early stretch, the difference widened as the clock advanced, forcing Parro to call a timeout in the opening minutes just as in the first half. Sinfín did not let up, and their quality shone through even as Eón battled to stay within reach. The visitors demonstrated relentless intent, and Sinfín’s superiority became clear, enabling them to take a decisive step toward remaining in the top flight. Eón’s effort remained steady, but the step up in execution ultimately carried the day for Sinfín.