Champions: Zodiac CNAB supera al Vasas (10-15) y KEIO Sabadell cae por penaltis (13-14)
What a Champions Tuesday we have experienced with our two Spanish teams, Zodiac CNAB and KEIO CN Sabadell, in important matches. Elvis Fatovic's team has defeated Vasas Planet in Hungary by 10-15 and is a clear leader with 12 points out of 12 possible. Mathematically through to the next round and virtually as the first. On the other hand, the team from Vallès had a battle with the Italian Savona which ended in an Italian victory in a penalty shootout (13-14).
Good start from Zodiac CNAB in Hungary. The sailors took the first partial against Vasas by 2-5 with a great Vigvari scoring three goals. The Fatovic team continued to increase their lead with a 3-5 score, making it 5-10 at halftime.
The locals improved after the break, but Barceloneta maintained a five-goal margin with eight minutes to go (7-12). With the three points secured, the Catalan team managed their lead perfectly until the final 10-15 score.
On the other hand, KEIO CN Sabadell had a thrilling duel against RN Savona at Can Llong (11-11 at the end of regular time). The Italians started slightly better, ending the long break with a two-goal lead (4-6). Figlioli scored two goals, leaving a dangerous 4-8 scoreline after the break, but Colet's team reacted and went into the final eight minutes trailing by two (8-10).
Diamonte's 8-11 with 4:44 left was a tough blow, but still managed to equalize to 11-11 with Averka at 22” remaining. Penalty shootout. A hard-fought comeback by the team from Vallès. However, it was the Italian team that was more accurate in the shootout and secured two points with a total of 13-14. KEIO Sabadell at least salvaged one point which could be important.
RFEN Communication. Photo: Alberto Barroso, in an image from the duel between Zodiac CNAB and KEIO Sabadell / CN Sabadell
