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Altuna III, With Sub Eskiroz, Clinches First Masters Semifinal Spot With 22–9 Win

Jaka and Zabaleta now rely on the Legutio result to stay alive.

Overview

  • Playing in Lekeitio’s Santi Brouard frontón, Altuna III dominated after an early 2–2 tie, pulling away decisively against Jaka and Zabaleta.
  • Altuna III varied his attack effectively, leaning on two-wall plays and heavy backhands that repeatedly broke his opponents’ rhythm.
  • Eskiroz partnered in place of the injured Imaz and held steady in the back, growing in confidence as the match progressed.
  • Jaka and Zabaleta had to reach 22 to secure qualification but must wait on Larrazabal and Rezusta versus Zabala and Mariezkurrena II in Legutio to determine their fate.
  • In the festival opener, Peio Etxeberria and Morgaetxebarria advanced to the Serie B final by defeating Agirre and Eskuza 22–14.