The children's equipment of CB Joventut Xàbia fell in the first round of the quarterfinals of the Preferential League played in the Miguel Buigues Pavilion before the CB Castellón by 43 to 68.
The visiting team knew how to take advantage of their physical superiority, the centimeters of more of their players marked the differences under the boards. The control of rebound both offensive and defensive was the Castellón, that allowed him to run in rapid transitions and especially have second launch options.
The directing kids Oscar Butler and Gary Sitch managed to hold the high pace of the match scored by his rival during the first half. This allowed them, after a great physical effort, to go to rest with 6 points of disadvantage.
In the second half, the control of the game was of the visiting team that knowing of its physical advantage did not let the rhythm decrease. The greater depth of strength in the bench allowed greater rotations in the CB Castellón. While the xabieros, with the passage of minutes, accused the lack of strength and little by little the advantage was increasing.
At the end of the regulation time 43 reached 68, so CB Castellón will play on Sunday at 12 the second leg with advantage in their own court.
The Xabieros, despite this defeat, do not throw in the towel and will try to fight to the maximum in the return match.
