Larrazabal and Mariezkurrena II correct mistakes as the minutes pass, they improve once they cross the halfway point of the matches and finish strong. Both. … Last night at the Mimetiz de Zalla against Zabala and Martija, whom they beat 16-22 thanks to a final partial of 1-11 to overcome a 15-11 loss, is their third consecutive comeback in the Couples Championship.
They were already on the verge of lifting an impossible score against Jaka and Iztueta on the first day, in Aoiz. They drank their own syrup in Oiartzun in front of Artola and Imaz. But his punch and his powerful physique had already been evident against Laso-Albisu and Altuna III-Ezkurdia.
This time they were accompanied by happy material with which both, especially Jon Mariezkurrena, easily approached the rebound. If a week ago Zabala and Martija missed more ball in Urretxu, this time the punishment came for the same reason but in reverse.
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Playing time:
61 minutes and 21 seconds. -
Good shots:
531. -
Serving points:
Zabala, 0. Larrazabal, 1. -
Serving faults:
Zabala, 0. Larrazabal, 0. -
So many at stake:
Zabala, 7. Martija, 0. Larrazabal, 8. Mariezkurrena II, 6. -
So many lost:
Zabala, 4. Martija, 3. Larrazabal, 5. Mariezkurrena II, 4. -
Marker:
1-0, 1-1, 6-1, 6-2, 7-2, 7-5, 9-5, 9-6, 10-6, 10-7, 11-7, 11-9, 13-9, 13-10, 14-10, 14-11, 15-11, 15-15, 16-15 y 16-22. -
Exit odds:
100 to 60 in favor of Larrazabal and Mariezkurrena II. 40 to 100 below -
Incidences:
above the middle entrance in the Mimetiz de Zalla pediment. 370 spectators.
The chair was already expecting an outcome in that direction. That is why he initially opted in favor of the Baiko duo with clear odds. Even forties to hundreds were crossed below. The trust in Larrazabal and Mariezkurrena remained faithful for a long time despite being at a disadvantage in the electronics.
Zabala and Martija started strong and determined. With the task well distributed, the Riojan striker did damage when he went into action, especially with his left foot. The highlight of his performance came at 11-7, a splendid left-footed shot on the rebound. The ball also helped him in that case.
Larrazabal’s errors, together with those of a Mariezkurrena who took time to establish his figure, made the job easier for Aspe’s team, whose maximum advantage was five goals on two occasions: 6-1 and 7-2. Now, the dominance of the rally by the opponents presumed a complicated continuation for them. Nor does it distinguish Zabala to increase his performance as the minutes go by. On the contrary.
Larrazabal focused and dedicated above all to punishing Martija from behind, they finally transferred the difference in the rallies to the scoreboard. They finished most of the goals behind, close to the rebound. The situation forced an increasingly less fresh Zabala to risk.
Thus, Larrazabal and Mariezkurrena are now at the top of the classification.
Altuna-Artola, in Atano III
Today the center of attention shifts to Atano III, home of the give-and-take between Altuna III-Ezkurdia and Artola-Imaz (ETB1, 5:15 p.m.), tied on two points in the standings. The reservation of seats has worked and the San Sebastian fronton will be close to full this afternoon.
