Barceloneta maintained their perfect start to the Spanish Men’s Division de Honor with a 12-9 victory over Sabadell on Sunday, while Barcelona edged Terrassa 14-12 in another important clash between unbeaten teams.
With two rounds played across the weekend, Barceloneta and Barcelona emerged as the only clubs with seven victories from seven matches.
Barceloneta made a commanding start against Sabadell, establishing a 5-1 advantage in the opening quarter. The visitors fought back during the third period, reducing the deficit to 9-7, but goals from Francesco Di Fulvio and Gonzalo Echenique restored the hosts’ four-goal cushion.
Bernat Sanahuja scored four goals for Barceloneta, with Di Fulvio contributing three. Kanstantsin Averka led Sabadell with four.
The result marked Barceloneta’s second victory over Sabadell in a week, following their 16-9 Spanish Super Cup triumph.
Barcelona also preserved their unbeaten record, defeating Terrassa 14-12 in a closely contested encounter.
The hosts led 11-9 after three quarters, but Terrassa recovered to equalise at 12-12 midway through the final period. Barcelona responded with two late goals to secure the victory.
Pol Prat scored three times for Barcelona, while Albert Sabadell led Terrassa with four.
Elsewhere, Sant Andreu recorded an emphatic 22-12 victory away to Rubi, while Mataro defeated Tenerife Echeyde 17-8.
Saturday’s sixth round had also produced a dramatic contest, with Terrassa narrowly overcoming Tenerife Echeyde 11-10.
Barceloneta and Barcelona now share the lead with 21 points, followed by Sabadell and Terrassa on 18.
Spanish Men’s Division de Honor Results
Round 6 – October 17
- Barceloneta 24-8 Catalunya
- Barcelona 16-7 Mediterrani
- Sabadell 17-10 Real Canoe
- Terrassa 11-10 Tenerife Echeyde
- Rubi 8-17 Mataro
- Sant Andreu 14-9 Caballa
Round 7 – October 18
- Barceloneta 12-9 Sabadell
- Barcelona 14-12 Terrassa
- Mediterrani 17-9 Caballa
- Rubi 12-22 Sant Andreu
- Mataro 17-8 Tenerife Echeyde
- Catalunya vs Real Canoe – In progress
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