Erkiaga and Zabala, eliminated after losing to Olharan and Basque

Euskaraz irakurri: Erkiaga eta Zabala txapelketatik kanpo, Olharanen eta Basqueren aurka galdu eta gero

Aritz Erkiaga Y Jon Zabala were left out of the Euskolabel Winter Series failing to win against jean olharan Y thibault basque in the match corresponding to day 11 of the championship. Winning the match was an essential condition for the Biscayan couple to access the next round, and, finally, they lost in three sets (15-11, 11-15 and 4-5).

The first three goals of the set that opened the game came through errors, and its development continued along the same lines, which led to a lackluster start to the game. And it is that yesterday was not the best performance of any of the four protagonists present on the field.

Yes indeed, erkiaga knew how to anticipate the intentions of Olharan on more than one occasion what earned the colorados to add so many. At halftime the oranges came ahead with a comfortable score (8-4). After the small intermission, the game did not change much, and little by little, alternating goals, but without any couple managing to chain a great succession, Erkiaga and Zabala reached the 15th card (15-11).

The second set started evenly, with five draws (2-2, 3-3, 4-4, 5-5 and 7-7). However, the balls lost by Zabala they opened the door for the white couple to win the second game of the afternoon. The markinarra accumulated a total of 17 errors throughout the match. In this way, Olharan and Basque prevailed 11-15.

In the third set, the Colorados, making a virtue out of necessity, took two goals ahead. But then came the response from the whites, who scored four goals in a row. With everything practically lost erkiaga Y Zabala they were able to level the game thanks to two goals from the Ispaster striker: 3-4 with a txik-txak-txula and 4-4 with a superb two-wall shot. In the decisive last goal, however, Olharan he put the ball on the rebound and from there it went wide making the effort of erkiaga for bringing it to good. Therefore, one of the favorite couples to win the championship was eliminated from the competition.

So things, Olharan Y Basque they go to the next phase as first of group A as undefeated. The Gernikarras have qualified behind them railing Y lekerika with 7 points. erkiaga Y Zabala They have finished in third place, with a total of 6 points. For their part, the rooms have been urrutia Y aimarwho have not managed to add any set in their favor.