Granollers claimed a narrow victory at Puerto Sagunto, winning 27-24 in the ASOBAL League on Saturday. The result puts both sides on two points after just one match of the new campaign. It was a game decided by fine margins, with the visitors holding their nerve when it mattered most.
Both teams came into this fixture unbeaten and with positive momentum from their recent campaigns. Puerto Sagunto had beaten Ademar Leon 39-38 in their opening game, while Granollers saw off BM Morraso Cangas 38-34. By then, both sets of supporters were expecting a competitive encounter rather than a routine affair.
We had called for the away win with high confidence before kickoff. The reasoning was straightforward: Granollers showed more consistency in their recent results, winning four of five matches while Puerto Sagunto's form was less predictable. That assessment proved correct, though the margin was tighter than the numbers suggested.
The scoreline tells a story of a match where chances were created but not always converted. Puerto Sagunto stayed within striking distance throughout, which speaks to their resilience after that narrow win over Ademar. Granollers, meanwhile, were clinical when opportunities arose and did not travel to make up the numbers.
With both sides now sitting on two points, the table remains fluid after this opening round. Granollers hold fourth place while Puerto Sagunto sit sixth, but those positions carry little weight so early in the season. The real story is how both teams responded to the pressure of a competitive league opener.
