CN Atlètic-Barceloneta have won the Copa Catalunya for a 19th time after edging Astralpool Sabadell 10-9 in a closely contested final at CN Montjuïc.
Sabadell made the stronger start, with Rafa Vergara opening the scoring before Sergi Cabanas converted from the penalty line for an early 2-0 advantage.
Alberto Munarriz pulled one back for Barceloneta on the extra player before Vince Vigvari levelled with a lob. Jack Larsen restored Sabadell’s advantage late in the opening period as the Vallès side took a 3-2 lead into the second quarter.
The game remained finely balanced before half-time. Munarriz scored his second to make it 3-3, while Unai Biel’s penalty gave Barceloneta their first lead of the match. Kosta Averka responded from five metres with 28 seconds remaining to send the teams into the break level at 4-4.
Fran Fernandez’s side began to take control during the third quarter. Alessandro Velotto struck late in the possession clock before Roger Tahull made it 6-4 on the extra player.
Vergara reduced the deficit, but Alex Bustos restored Barceloneta’s two-goal advantage. Vigvari then scored his second of the final to leave the defending Spanish champions 7-6 ahead heading into the final period.
Barceloneta stretched their advantage to 8-6 before Cabanas brought Sabadell back within one with 4:49 remaining.
Vigvari responded with his third goal of the game, finding the top corner for 9-7, before a Sabadell turnover allowed Barceloneta to counter and Biel scored the decisive 10-7 goal.
Cabanas gave Sabadell hope with 1:33 left and Vergara added his fourth goal on the final buzzer, but Barceloneta had done enough to secure a 10-9 victory and their 19th Copa Catalunya crown.
Vigvari was named MVP of the Copa Catalunya after his three-goal performance in the final.
Result
CN Atlètic-Barceloneta 10-9 Astralpool Sabadell
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