Albisu, Peña II, Laso and Imaz, with the selected material on the Markina pediment. /
Laso and Imaz seek to secure their presence in the play-offs with a win, and Peña II and Albisu avoid dangerous positions in the Couples standings
With five days to go before the end of the Couples league there is still a lot of cloth to be cut, but tomorrow’s game (5:15 p.m.) at the fronton of the University of the Ball in Markina can help its protagonists find peace of mind. With a win, Laso and Imaz would ensure their presence in the play-offs and can continue looking up the table; Peña II and Albisu would avoid the dangerous positions in the classification.
In a fronton with full capacity after the restrictions imposed, both combinations arrive in good dynamics and with the aim of maintaining it. The Navarrese and the one from Oiartzun would have signed to be in the second place that they currently occupy at this point in the championship. “The objective was to enter the play-offs, we already have enough points and we are almost inside. Now if you can why not be seconds. First place is very complicated and I think it will go to Elezkano II and Zabaleta”, highlighted the Bizkarreta-Gerendiain striker.
At the start of the competition they were not one of the favorite couples. «They have always been the ones with the best defenders like Zabaleta, Rezusta or Albisu, but we wanted to give a good image, we have got along well and we have played tough games». The secret of being so compact is “playing to the death every once in a while”, and that’s how they’re getting strong. «We are rocky, we do not fail and we encourage ourselves at all times. There is still a long way to go, but we have to look forward,” he stressed.
Imaz knows that he will have work to do in the match due to the improvement that his rivals have experienced in recent days. Markina’s is a tool pediment that has a pediment with an exit and more height than those they are used to, something that can benefit their rivals because Albisu is one of those who is looking for the last slab. “But we can also do damage if we have opportunities,” he stressed.
Albisu
Ataun’s player needs to get the most out of his shot to put Laso out of the game and look for Imaz’s left foot
Tribute to Bengoetxea VI
Peña II and the defender from Ataun have managed to chase away the storm clouds that were stalking them with three consecutive victories. In the last one, moreover, the bodyguard found the regularity that he had missed so much. «That way the week gets along better. You don’t think so much about it or ask yourself so many questions. It’s the way to go.” This time you also need to master the game to avoid many problems. Preventing Laso from setting the pace and looking for Imaz’s left foot will be his objectives.
They are “much calmer” than three weeks ago and have gained confidence, but the situation they find themselves in does not allow relaxation. A victory makes them take “a giant step”, but a defeat will cause them to continue in the fight to avoid the most delicate positions in the classification. “We are excited and eager, but we are aware that we have a complicated duel because our rivals have shown that they are very strong”, highlighted the Tolosa striker.
The choice of material went smoothly, although the balls chosen were different. Those who will wear red opted for three faster ones to give Ataun’s defender less time to position himself, while his rivals opted for ones with a little more bounce.
In the first match Bengoetxea VI and Aretxabaleta will face Elordi and Bikuña. Leitza’s striker will receive a small tribute at his farewell.
