Puente Genil 27-39 Barça: Never in doubt
The Barça handball side pulled out another impressive performance before the Club World Championships defeating Puene Genil 39-27 away form with another superlative attacking performance. Every outfield player managed to find the net in a game that will lift morale before the challenge that lies ahead.
Slow start for Barça
The home side started the better and took an early 5-3 lead. However, with Hallgrímsson providing the saves in goal and Djordje Cikusa leading the attack, the comeback took shape.
Once ahead, the blaugranes only increased their lead in the first half and with Carlsbogard and San Felipe outstanding in defence, Carlos Ortega's team took a 19-12 lead into the break.
With the Club World Championships on the horizon, the bench came to the fore for Barça and all the outfield players managed to get their names on the scoresheet as the lead continued to grow.
In goal, Hallgrímsson completed the entire game as the blaugranes ran out comfortable winners by 39-27 with thoughs now turning to their opening game of the Championships on 25 September at 2.30pm against Brazilian side Pinhieros.
MATCH STATS
Puente Genil: 27
Barça: 39
Puente Genil: Asanin (0), Cabello (0), Ramos (3), Raul Caro (0), Esteves (1), Serrano (4), Rocas (4) - starting seven- De Hita (0), Simonet (2), Bernabéu (0), Bonanno (1), Sousa (2), Ojeda (1), Laoloua (2), Dorado (4), Estepa (4).
Barça: Hallgrímsson (0), Sola (5), D. Cikusa (3), Smárason (1), Carlsbogard (3), Frade (4), Barrufet (5) - starting seven - Sergey Hernández (0), Dani Fernández (3), Mem (2), Janc (1), Aleix (3), Grau (2), Elderaa (2), San Felipe (2), P. Cikusa (4).