CN Sant Andreu loses in Mataró; League final to be decided at Pere Serrat

The Sant Andreu team loses the second match of the water polo League final, tying the series and forcing a decisive home game.

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CN Sant Andreu lost 14-11 to CN Mataró in the second water polo League final match, tying the series and forcing a decisive game at Pere Serrat this Tuesday.

CN Sant Andreu will not be able to secure their first-ever League title this weekend. Javi Aznar's players lost 14-11 against CN Mataró in the second final match, played in the Maresme capital. This result ties the series at one win each, and everything will be decided in the third and final match scheduled for Tuesday, June 2nd, at the Pere Serrat pool.
Mataró dictated the pace from the first period, capitalizing on defensive lapses from Sant Andreu. Although the visitors opened the scoring, the home team quickly responded, ending the first quarter with a 6-2 lead. At halftime, the score was 8-4, with the second period being more evenly matched.
After the break, Sant Andreu showed improved performance and managed to get within one goal of tying the game in the final period. However, some controversial referee decisions ultimately favored Mataró, who sealed the victory with a final score of 14-11.