Andorra's Fortes and Samtmann Exit Mediterranean Games with Losses to Tunisia, Portugal
Jon Fortes and Bruno Samtmann of Andorra suffered heavy defeats in pétanque at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, losing 13-0 to Tunisia and 13-2 to Portugal, ending their campaign.
Key Points
- Andorra's Jon Fortes and Bruno Samtmann lost 13-0 to Tunisia after early 8-0 deficit and mid-match role switch.
- They fell 13-2 to Portugal in afternoon match due to critical delivery errors.
- Defeats in Taranto confirmed their elimination from pétanque tournament.
- Experience gained against elite teams despite losses.
Andorra's pétanque pair Jon Fortes and Bruno Samtmann concluded their Mediterranean Games participation in Taranto with defeats to Tunisia and Portugal.
The morning contest against Tunisia saw the Andorrans struggle from the outset, quickly falling 8-0 behind. They shifted roles mid-match, with Samtmann handling shooting and Fortes focusing on pointing. This adjustment improved their performance in the latter stages, though they missed key shots to end the encounter 13-0.
In the afternoon fixture versus Portugal, Andorra displayed greater precision overall. However, errors on critical deliveries allowed the Portuguese team to secure a 13-2 win.
The losses confirmed their elimination from the tournament. Even so, competing against elite international sides at the Mediterranean Games provided essential experience on a prominent stage.
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