Barça Edges Noia Freixenet in Tight 2-1 Roller Hockey Contest
Barcelona, Spain – FC Barcelona’s roller hockey team secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Noia Freixenet at the Palau Blaugrana on Saturday, propelling them to the top of the OK League standings. The win marks the culmination of a demanding week for Ricard Ares‘s squad,resulting in 15 points from five victories and one draw.
The triumph wasn’t without challenge, as the teams entered halftime locked in a 1-1 tie. This result underscores Barça’s current position as league leaders and highlights their ability to overcome adversity in closely contested matches. The victory solidifies their momentum as they navigate a competitive season.
Ferran Font quickly answered Xavi Costa’s opening goal for Noia Freixenet,leveling the score early in the match. Though, the decisive moment came in the 46th minute when Sergi Aragonés broke the deadlock with a powerful individual effort.
Despite opportunities for both sides, including missed penalty shots from Pablo Álvarez and David Gelmà, the score remained unchanged. Carles Grau, Barça’s goalkeeper, proved crucial, saving Gelmà’s penalty attempt and additional Noia chances.
GAME SUMMARY
BARÇA, 2
NOIA FREIXENET, 1
Barça Starting five: Carles Grau, Ignacio Alabart, Ferran Font, Xavi Barroso, Sergi Aragonés. Also featuring: Pablo Álvarez, Sergi Llorca.
Noia Freixenet Starting Five: Martí Zapater, Xavi Costa, Pablo Nájera, Antoni salvadó, David Gelmà. Also featuring: Xavi Aragonés, Aleix Esteller, Jan Curtiellas, Pau Andreu.
Goals:
* 0-1: Xavi Costa (Noia, min 6)
* 1-1: Ferran Font (Barça, min 6)
* 2-1: Sergi Aragonés (Barça, min 46)
Referees: Miguel Diaz Cosme, Jonathan Sánchez Garcia.
Faults: 9-16
