Horneo Alicante Unable to Overcome Bidasoa Irun Despite Strong Effort

The Alicante team showed great resilience in their away match in Irun but failed to secure points in a close contest.

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Horneo Alicante lost 38-35 to Bidasoa Irun in a hard-fought match, where the Alicante team displayed great resilience despite the defeat.

The Alicante team, despite their effort and fighting spirit, could not overcome Bidasoa Irun in a match that ended with a score of 38-35. The Gipuzkoans extended their positive run of results, with a standout performance from Spanish international Mario Nevado, who was the top scorer with eight goals.
The hosts started the match with great intensity, establishing an early 9-4 lead that put the Alicante side in difficulty. Chilean international Rodrigo Salinas played a crucial role in this explosive start for Bidasoa Irun, who were looking to consolidate their fourth position in the league.
The team led by Roi Sánchez, who had defeated Granollers the previous week and aimed to confirm their status as a revelation in the Asobal league, took time to find their rhythm. Improvement came with the good work of Parker Lewis, although it was not enough to prevent suffering against an opponent who seemed to have an extra gear.
Horneo Alicante gradually improved and narrowed the gap to just two goals (32-30) with ten minutes remaining. However, the Alicante team's push was not enough to complete the comeback, as a goal from Gorka Nieto and the dwindling time made the feat impossible for a team that had Xabier Barreto as their leading scorer with six goals.