Fraikin Granollers Wins in Torrelavega, Stays in Contention for Runner-Up Spot

The team from Vallès secured a 33-35 victory and will host second-placed La Rioja on Friday in a crucial match.

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Fraikin Granollers secured a significant victory on Torrelavega's court, winning 33-35, thereby keeping their aspirations alive for the second position in the Liga Asobal.

This triumph allows Antonio Rama's team to consolidate their third-place standing with 32 points, just one point behind second-placed La Rioja, and with a two-point lead over fourth-placed Torrelavega.

"It was a complicated match; we knew they are a team that never stops fighting. I am happy with the result."

Antonio Rama · Fraikin Granollers Coach
In the match against the Cantabrians, notable performances came from Pau Panitti, with 35% effectiveness, Sergi Franco, who scored nine goals, and Marcos Fis, with six goals.
Next Friday, Fraikin Granollers will have a golden opportunity to challenge for second place in a direct confrontation against La Rioja, which will be played at the Palau d'Esports. In addition to the two points at stake, the team from Vallès will seek to win the 'goal average', as they lost the first-round match in Logroño by 33-29.