Ángel Ximénez Puente Genil finds himself deprived of the Copa del Rey after his defeat against Club Cisne (34-31)

Dark night for Cordoba sport in the Copa del Rey. Ángel Ximénez Puente Genil bids farewell to the first change of the tournament after losing to Club Cisne, a lower category rival who knew how to dominate the Pontanos from start to finish until translating it into a result (34-31). The Paco Bustos team met at home the first round of the Copa del Rey, but they leave leaving a gray image, which does not correspond to the level displayed in the matches of the Asobal League when they were even tied with Granollers.

The match started with a certain equality, but from 3-3, the scoreboard completely broke and it turned in favor of the locals. Their efficiency in front of goal allowed them to increase the lead to four goals. (12-9, minutes 20). A bad first half from Pontano’s team who, from the first moment, had to row against the tide to enter the match.

Before the break there was a slight push from Angel Ximénez Puente Genil, but it was of little use as they failed to come back. Yes indeed, They got close to double digitsbut they had to sweat for it. It was not the best feeling to start the second half, in which everything was decided.

This two-goal advantage allowed Ángel Ximénez to stay alive in the second half, where he showed a little more solidity. Both offensively and defensively. But the Swan did not falter and managed to maintain this advantage until the last part of the match, where even the Pontoon team was one goal away from the tie. Far from being intimidating To the locals they took a step forward and resolved the match, once again leaving the lead of the four goals with which the duel began.