Bidasoa concludes season with clear win in Cuenca, sets sights on Copa del Rey final

The handball team finishes the league in fourth place and aims for the Copa del Rey final 30 years later.

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Handball team Bidasoa has concluded the season with a clear victory in Cuenca (30-36), securing fourth place in the league and keeping alive the hope of reaching the Copa del Rey final 30 years later.

Bidasoa has ended the season with a clear victory against Cuenca (30-36), allowing them to finish the league in fourth position. This win opens the door for the team to achieve its second major objective of the season: reaching the Copa del Rey final, a feat they have not accomplished in 30 years.
The team had strung together a streak of six wins and a draw, which had previously allowed them to control their destiny for third place. However, an expected victory by Granollers against Caserío closed that possibility. Despite this, the match in Cuenca remained significant: to end the league with a win, maintain competitive momentum for the Cup, and secure the highest possible ranking.
Bidasoa entered the game with focus and dominated the scoreboard from the start, apart from a brief 3-2 deficit early on. In the 12th minute, the referees disqualified Perbelini, a key player for Cuenca's defense. Later, Jevtic received two two-minute suspensions between the 16th and 20th minutes, which impacted the team's defensive performance.
Before halftime, Bidasoa established a four-goal lead (15-19), and maintained their dominance in the second half. The team, leveraging their solid away-game performance, extended the difference to six goals, securing a victory that was reflected in the final score.
With the league concluded, Bidasoa has narrowly missed out on a European spot. However, they still have a chance to reach the Copa final. They will face Torrelavega on Friday and the winner of the match between the relegated Huesca and host Eon Alicante on Saturday. Qualification for the final would mean reclaiming an achievement that has eluded them since 1996.