Ezkurdia and Mariezkurrena hope to revalidate the Caixabank Masters at the Navarra Arena
He Navarra Arena It will be the stage where four pairs of pelotaris fight for the CaixaBank Masters the last weekend of September with the challenge of taking the title to succeed Joseba Ezkurdia and Jon Mariezkurrenacurrent champions.
On Friday, September 29, from 9:15 p.m., the first semifinal will take place between Ezkurdia-Mariezkurrena and Jaka-Martija. The first two have the advantage of playing at home, in addition to the good experience of last year beating in the final Jokin Altuna and Ander Imaz.
After this first clash, the fronton, which will have a capacity of 2,000 seats, will witness the Altuna III-Imaz against Peña II-Rezusta. The final will be on Sunday, October 1, starting at 5:00 p.m.
The Navarrese Mariezkurrena spoke to the media after the presentation event to show his feelings: “the first thing we had in mind was to be in the semi-final. Last year it was a very nice weekend with a lot of people. It created a nice atmosphere and it will be cool repeat it.”
About his rivals, Jaka-Martijathe defender stated that he sees the match as “complicated”: “they were the only couple that has beaten us in the league. I think that all of the couples that we are in can reach the final. Let’s see if we can play a complete game.”
Your partner, Joseba Ezkurdiabelieves that it will be “difficult to win again. There is a lot of competition and we will try to do our best. Let’s see if we can be in the final to fight the txapela.”
“Jaka is in a very good moment and so is Martija. They add a lot as a couple, they are dangerous and we will have to give little away. I have to raise the level of play to be able to win,” he continued.
Source: Eitb
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