The 'Hispanics' convince again in Benidorm against Bahrain

MADRID, 6 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Spanish men's handball team defeated Bahrain (34-21) this Friday on the second day of the 2023 Spain International Tournament that takes place in Benidorm, as a set-up for the World Cup that begins on January 11.

Jordi Ribera's men were superior as expected, but they took advantage of the test with a convincing rotation. The 'Hispanics' already smell the big event of the year in Poland and Sweden and they don't waste a minute in their short preparation.

After beating Romania 42-29 on Thursday, Spain added a second victory at the Palau d'Esports l'Illa de Benidorm since a good first half led by Dani Fernández. Ribera, who put 7-on-6 attacks into practice, enjoyed his team's fluid play, especially on the wingers, and a defense in his good line. .

Spain reaped a large income at halftime (18:13) and, with more changes, the runner-up in Europe maintained the level of concentration and order. Miguel Sánchez-Migallón and Imanol Garciandia occupied the center of the rear and Spain dried up Bahrain in attack (8 goals in the second half).

The flashes of Álex Dujshebaev --MVP of the match and with an important role as a centre-back-- and, as against the Romanians, the saves of Gonzalo Pérez de Vargas, increased the good signs for the World Cup in a team that does not usually miss the step of a great tournament. Spain will close the traditional TIE this Saturday against Argentina (6:00 p.m., Teledeporte).

SPAIN: Gonzalo Perez de Vargas and Rodrigo Corrales - goalkeeper -; Iñaki Peciña, Jorge Maqueda (2), Angel Fernandez (2), Alex Dujshebaev (3), Ferran Sole (5), Adria Figueras (1), Imanol Garciandia (4), Abel Serdio (3), Augustin Casado (1) , Gideon Guardiola (1), Ian Tarrafeta, Miguel Sanchez-Migallon (1), Dani Dujshebaev (1), Kauldi Odriozola (5) and Daniel Fernandez (5).

BARÉIN: Muntadher Ali, Ali Eid (2), Jassim Alsalatna, Hasan Ali, Hasan Alsamahiji (3), Abdulla Ali, Qasim Qambar (3), Mohamed Ali Merza, Ahmed Fadhul, Mohamed Ali (1), Mohamed Ali (1) , Mujtaba Alzaimoor (2), Ahmed Hesham, Komail Mahfoodh, Mahmood Mohamed, Ali Merza Ali (3), Mohamed Mohamed (2) and Husain Alsayyad (4).

--PARTIALS EVERY FIVE MINUTES: Marker every 5' | 3:2, 7:4, 11:6, 13:7, 17:9, 18:13 -rest-; 22:14, 24:15, 26:16, 29:17, 32:20 and 34:21.

--REFEREES: Miguel Martín Soria and Jesús Álvarez Menéndez (ESP).

--PAVELLÓN: Benidorm Island Sports Hall.