HE EON Baked Alicante returned with a meaningful victory this Saturday, beating Club Cisne Colegio Los Sauces of Pontevedra 31-28 in a tense, hard-fought league clash.
This match marked the final league encounter at the Felisimo Ruiz pavilion for the Maristas school in 2023. It was an emotional sendoff for the fans and a chance for the team to reconnect with its spirit and competitive edge before the year closes.
Jorge Broto and Abian Rodriguez opened the action in dramatic fashion, denying both sides from tipping the scales early. Cisne struck first in the fourth minute, but EON answered quickly, pulling the game to parity and setting a high-stakes tone for the rest of the half.
The Galician side managed to edge ahead briefly, yet EON continuously found it tough to break through. As time wore on, the contest grew increasingly intense and combative, with neither team subduing the other. Still, Alicante found a way to reverse the momentum, building a three-goal cushion as the half neared its end. The scoreboard read 16-15 at the break, reflecting a tightly contested sprint to the finish.
The tempo rose at the start of the second half as the team from Alicante shifted into a higher gear, attacking with grit and traditional strength. Jero Cartagena spearheaded the charge, supported by a reliable display from Marco Krimer guarded by a stout defense that stymied Galician attempts from close range and seven-meter opportunities, denying clear chances to the visitors.
Fouls emerged as a prominent factor, ratcheting up the tension as the minutes ticked on. Both sides showed discipline at times, with the arena at EON feeling relaxed yet focused. The home side maintained a slight advantage by matching every pressing move from Cisne and refusing to let the opposition slip away. Moments crystalized when EON demonstrated their ability to compete with any rival and to secure a victory on this special night.
Claw, trust, courage, pride, faith, and perseverance defined the performance. EON Horneo Alicante fought for every ball, never relented, and carried the belief that they could prevail until the final whistle. The victory affirmed the genuine heart of the team and reinforced the identity that has carried them through tough stretches this season.
Next day
With the result, EON Horneo Alicante remained in seventh place with 14 points, just one spot away from the playoff zone for promotion to the Asobal League.
The next day, EON Bake Alicante travels to the Agustinos Alicante Foundation site for the final meeting of 2023, scheduled for Saturday, December 16, at four in the afternoon.
DATA SHEET
EON COOKING ALICANTE (31): Marco Krimer, Jorge Broto, David Jiménez (2), Santiago Camira (3), Martín Doldán (2), Bruno Ugrin (1), Gabriel Navarro (3), Jero Cartagena (3), Oriol Blanco, Julen Urruzola, Xabi Barreto (1), Alberto González (6), Dídac Talens (4), Matheus de Novais (2), Guillermo Fischer, Nacho Salgado (1).
CLUB CISNE COLEGIO LOS SAUCES (28): Xoan Fernandez, Bruno Vazquez (5), Roman Arboleya, Ivan Calvo, Abian Rodríguez, Carlos Pombo, Diego López, Andre de Moura (2), Daniel Serrano (3), Ruben Etayo (5), Mateo Arias (3), Gualther de Pina (5), Marko Ojeda, Hugo Casal, Alberto Delgado (5).
MARKER EVERY 5 MINUTES: 1-2, 6-6, 6-7, 9-10, 14-12, 16-15 (BREAKING) 20-17, 22-19, 24-22, 25-23, 28-25, 31-28 (FINAL).