UBU TPF Burgos 2031 Secures First Victory of the Season in Thrilling Match
The UBU TPF Burgos 2031 overcame a recent string of close losses, securing their first win of the 2025-26 Superdivision Masculina season on Sunday. They defeated Visit Pontevedra with a final score of 4-2.
Strategic Lineup Change Sparks Success
Head coach Fran Berzosa made a strategic decision to place canterano (youth academy player) Aitor Colina as the team’s number one player. This move aimed to disrupt the visiting team’s strategy and create favorable matchups for the Burgos squad.
Despite Colina losing both of his matches – a closely contested 1-3 defeat against Miguel Ángel Vílchez and a clear 0-3 loss to Daniel Galvano – the team rallied behind strong performances from Shodai Sakane and Celian Besnier. Both players secured two points each, contributing significantly to the overall victory.
Key Performances Seal the Win
Shodai Sakane dominated his first match against Daniel Galvano, winning decisively with a 3-0 scoreline (11-3, 11-6, 11-5). Celian Besnier then battled to a 3-1 victory (10-12, 11-9, 11-7, 14-12) against Martín Sebastián Bentancor, bringing the score to 2-1 in favor of UBU TPF.
After another loss for Colina, the pressure mounted. Celian Besnier stepped up, overcoming a 0-2 deficit to defeat Miguel Ángel Vílchez 3-2 (8-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-6, 11-3). The final point came from Shodai Sakane, who secured a 3-1 win (8-11, 12-10, 11-7, 11-6) against Bentancor, sealing the 4-2 victory for UBU TPF.
| UBU TPF BURGOS 2031 | VISIT PONTEVEDRA | J1 | J2 | J3 | J4 | J5 | JUEG. | TOT. | ||
| A | COLINA VARONA, AITOR | Y | VILCHEZ IGLESIAS, MIGUEL ANGEL | 3-11 | 11-7 | 8-11 | 7-11 | 1-3 | 0-1 | |
| B | SAKANE, SHODAI | X | GALVANO, NICOLAS DANIEL | 11-3 | 11-6 | 11-5 | 3-0 | 1-1 | ||
| C | BESNIER, CELIAN | Z | BENTANCOR FERNANDEZ, MARTIN SEBASTIAN | 10-12 | 11-9 | 11-7 | 14-12 | 3-1 | 2-1 | |
| A | COLINA VARONA, AITOR | X | GALVANO , NICOLAS DANIEL | 5-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 | 0-3 | 2-2 | ||
| C | BESNIER , CELIAN | Y | VILCHEZ IGLESIAS, MIGUEL ANGEL | 8-11 | 9-11 | 11-9 | 11-6 | 11-3 | 3-2 | 3-2 |
| B | SAKANE , SHODAI | Z | BENTANCOR FERNANDEZ, MARTIN SEBASTIAN | 8-11 | 12-10 | 11-7 | 11-6 | 3-1 | 4-2 | |
Recent Setback Against CTT Olot
Prior to the victory against Visit Pontevedra, UBU TPF 2031 faced a 4-2 defeat against CTT Olot on Friday. Despite a strong showing, key losses from Shodai Sakane and Celian Besnier to former UBU TPF player Miguel Ángel Pantoja proved decisive.
FAQ
Q: Who is the coach of UBU TPF Burgos 2031?
A: Fran Berzosa.
Q: What was the final score of the match against Visit Pontevedra?
A: 4-2 in favor of UBU TPF Burgos 2031.
Q: Which players secured points for UBU TPF in the victory?
A: Shodai Sakane and Celian Besnier each won two points.
Did you understand? The UBU TPF has participated in European competitions twelve times.
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