UBU San Pablo Burgos secured a decisive 37-27 home victory against BM Servigroup Benidorm at the Polideportivo Municipal de El Plantío this Saturday. The result, achieved during the fourth round of league play, improves their current campaign as they prepare for a road trip to Ibiza.
Establishing Control at El Plantío
The home side, coached by Dani Gordo, sought to dictate the pace from the opening whistle. Jaime González opened the scoring in the first minute, setting an aggressive tone for the hosts. While the visitors from Alicante managed to level the score multiple times during a competitive first half, UBU San Pablo Burgos eventually pulled ahead. Key contributions from Jaime Fernández, Adel Ahmed, and Joao Furtado, supported by crucial saves from Pol Amores, allowed Burgos to maintain a consistent threat. Despite periods where defensive lapses allowed Benidorm to briefly lead, a timely timeout called by Gordo stabilized the hosts, who entered the halftime break with an 18-15 advantage.
UBU San Pablo Burgos Widens Lead in Second Half
Following the interval, UBU San Pablo Burgos widened the gap through sustained offensive pressure. The team’s defense, anchored by Daniel Santamaría in goal, frustrated the Benidorm attack, while Miguel Malo and Rodrigo Pérez Arce capitalized on scoring opportunities. By the middle of the second half, the hosts had established a 10-goal cushion. A standout moment occurred in the 43rd minute when Niklas Gaard intercepted a pass and assisted Pablo Gómez for a goal into an empty net, extending the lead to 26-18 and energizing the home crowd.
UBU San Pablo Burgos Beats Benidorm 37-27
Although Benidorm mounted a late effort to narrow the deficit in the final ten minutes, goals from Brian Estébanez, Gonzalo Andino, and David Agudo ensured the final margin remained comfortable. The match ended 37-27, with the home side acknowledging the support of fans who attended despite rainy weather conditions in Burgos.
| Team | Final Score |
|---|---|
| UBU San Pablo Burgos | 37 |
| BM Servigroup Benidorm | 27 |
The match was officiated by Nicolás Ramón López Rodríguez and Daniel Cárceles Paredes. Disciplinary records show three exclusions for the home side—Jaime Fernández, Jaime González, and David Agudo—while the visitors incurred five exclusions throughout the contest.
Upcoming Schedule
The win provides UBU San Pablo Burgos with two additional points in the standings. The team is now scheduled to travel for their next league fixture against Trasmapi Gobycar Citubo H.C. Eivissal. That match is set for October 10, 2026, with a start time of 19:30 local time.
