Joseba Ezkurdia has won the four and a half San Fermín Tournament in his third final. /
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The one from Arbizu takes revenge for the defeat in the Manomanista final against a Laso who risks after suffering a puncture in the groin
Joseba Ezkurdia inscribed his name for the first time in the honors of the San Fermín Tournament of four and a half thanks to his 15-22 victory against Unai Laso in the final played this Thursday at noon in a packed Pamplona Labrit. The one from Arbizu has taken revenge for the defeat in the last Manomanista final against the same opponent, who this time has not performed at the level of then.
The man from Bizkarreta even went to the locker room at 12-14 after noticing a puncture in his left groin. Treated in the locker room by Dr. José María Urrutia, he has returned to the field and from that moment on he has taken many risks that have often led him to error.
Ezkurdia, who was playing his third final in this competition, has commanded the scoreboard from the first bars. Thanks to the imposed rhythm and an evident physical superiority from the start, Arbizu’s man has gained an advantage to be six goals ahead, 6-12.
Laso has recovered the serve, he has adjusted it and several signature shots have allowed him to balance the score, 12-12. Next, the man from Bizkarreta noticed a puncture in the groin that required attention. Back on the pitch, the game has hardened. Ezkurdia has pushed the manomanista champion to the limit, who has lacked the freshness and inspiration shown for months.
The heat pressed inside the pediment and the two have finished just physically. Ezkurdia won 15-22 after hitting 291 good balls in 60 minutes.
A tough opening act for couples opened the San Fermin fair with the victory of Artola and Eskiroz by 22-18 over Darío and Tolosa. They have given 723 balls to good in 78 minutes. The defenders have attracted more attention than the forwards in a duel with alternatives that Baiko’s men, lagging behind 14-16, have finished better.
