LDD Round 16: Instituto beat San Martin by one after a very close game

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 16 in the LDD took place in Corrientes. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of much higher ranked San Martin (13-4) to fifth ranked Instituto (13-5) 76-75 on Thursday evening. Strangely San Martin outrebounded Instituto 46-31 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by San Martin helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Juan Frontera (178-2) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. point guard Bruno Abratte (174-4) contributed with 20 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Franco Mendez (188-2) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds for San Martin. Instituto have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Obera. San Martin at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Instituto is looking forward to face La Union (#14) in Formosa in the next round which should be an easy win for them. San Martin's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Corrientes Regatas.
Important game to mention about took place in Corrientes. Fifth ranked Instituto (13-5) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Regatas (11-6) 84-81 on Tuesday evening. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Juan Frontera (178-2) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and Jeronimo Dominguez who added 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side guard Juan Scacchi (186-1) responded with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Instituto have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Obera. Regatas at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Instituto will play against La Union (#14) in Formosa in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Regatas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Corrientes to the arena San Martin.
Eighteenth-ranked Gimnasia CR (3-15) used its home court advantage to challenge third ranked Obera (13-5) in Comodoro Rivadavia on Tuesday. The visitors from Obera managed to secure only one-point victory 78-77. However their fans expected much easier game. The winners were led by Taiel Gomez who scored that evening 19 points and 6 rebounds. Even 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) by Franco Ferraria did not help to save the game for Gimnasia CR. Obera have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-5 record behind leader Comunicaciones, which they share with Instituto. Gimnasia CR lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth place with 15 games lost. Obera will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gimnasia CR will play against Boca Jrs (#5) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.

Other games in round 16 were not that significant. Atenas beat Penarol on the road 82-78. Riachuelo LR destroyed Ferro on its own court 114-74. Obras managed to outperform Olimpico in Buenos Aires 76-70. Boca Jrs. rolled over Platense at home 89-65. Argentino was defeated by Union on the opponent's court 67-65. Quimsa smashed H.Americano in a home game 104-70.
The most impressive performance of 16th round was 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists by Francisco Corradi of Quimsa.

Penarol - Atenas 78-82

No shocking result in a game when ninth ranked Atenas (9-7) beat 16th ranked Penarol (6-11) in Mar del Plata 82-78 on Monday. Atenas forced 20 Penarol turnovers. The winners were led by Ignacio Segura (195-0) who scored that evening 27 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals and point guard Maximo Araujo (183-3) supported him with 23 points. Even a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds by center Nicolas Franco (204-99) did not help to save the game for Penarol. Swingman Lucas Gorosterrazu (197-98, agency: BIG) added 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for lost side. Four Penarol players scored in double figures. Despite that victory Atenas went down to tenth position due to points difference. Loser Penarol keeps the sixteenth place with 11 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Atenas: S.Ignacio 27+7reb+5ast, A.Maximo 23+4reb+1ast, R.Franco 14+5reb+2ast, P.Gabriel 5+6reb, J.Basualdo 5+3reb+2ast, G.Ignacio 5+6reb+4ast
Penarol: N.Franco 18+10reb+1ast, F.Tomas 16+2reb+1ast, C.Facundo 12+3reb+4ast, L.Gorosterrazu 10+5reb+7ast, B.Ignacio 6+5reb+1ast, A.Lucas 5+7reb+4ast

Riachuelo LR - Ferro 114-74

Rather expected game when 13th ranked Ferro (7-11) was smashed by tenth ranked Riachuelo LR (10-7) in La Rioja 114-74 on Monday. Riachuelo LR outrebounded Ferro 56-35 including a 42-31 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Ferro's players. The winners were led by forward Lucas Gallardo (199-1) who scored that evening 26 points and 5 rebounds and Colombian forward Yustin Llerena (195-2) supported him with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Riachuelo LR's coach felt very confident that he used 11 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even a double-double of 35 points (!!!), 11 rebounds and 6 assists by point guard Joaquin Lo Brutto (184-3) did not help to save the game for Ferro. Martin Gonzalez (-7) added 10 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Five Riachuelo LR and four Ferro players scored in double figures. Riachuelo LR moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Obras. Ferro lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. Riachuelo LR will meet at home bottom-ranked H.Americano (#20) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Ferro will play against the league's leader Comunicaciones (#1) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: L.Gallardo 26+5reb+3ast, C.Mateo 19+4reb+6ast, L.Yustin 19+13reb, G.Agustin 13+5reb+2ast, G.Geronimo 12+6reb+2ast, N.Estaban 7+3reb
Ferro: L.Brutto Joaquin 35+11reb+6ast, F.Andres 12+4reb, C.Franco 10, G.Martin 10+7reb+1ast, R.Camilo 3+4reb, M.Manuel 2+4reb+1ast

Gimnasia - Obera 77-78

Eighteenth-ranked Gimnasia CR (3-15) used its home court advantage to challenge third ranked Obera (13-5) in Comodoro Rivadavia on Tuesday. The visitors from Obera managed to secure only one-point victory 78-77. However their fans expected much easier game. Obera outrebounded Gimnasia CR 42-30 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by point guard Taiel Gomez (185-99) who scored that evening 19 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Santiago Konaszuk (188-99) supported him with 20 points and 6 rebounds. Even 27 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists (made all of his seven free throws) by guard Franco Ferraria (191-2) did not help to save the game for Gimnasia CR. Valentin Campano (-6) added 19 points for lost side. Obera have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-5 record behind leader Comunicaciones, which they share with Instituto. Gimnasia CR lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the nineteenth place with 15 games lost. Obera will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Gimnasia CR will play against Boca Jrs (#5) in Buenos Aires and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obera: K.Santiago 20+6reb, T.Gomez 19+6reb+2ast, F.Franco 11+5reb, T.Francisco 9+6reb+1ast, A.Stefano 8+6reb, G.Pryszczuk 7+4reb
Gimnasia: F.Franco 27+9reb+4ast, C.Valentin 19+2reb+1ast, S.Ramiro 14+6reb+1ast, S.Tomas 6+6reb, A.Valentino 5+3reb, P.Francisco 2+1ast

Regatas - Instituto 81-84

Important game to mention about took place in Corrientes. Fifth ranked Instituto (13-5) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 6th ranked Regatas (11-6) 84-81 on Tuesday evening. Instituto brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Juan Frontera (178-2) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists and point guard Jeronimo Dominguez (179-3) who added 14 points and 9 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. At the losing side guard Juan Scacchi (186-1) responded with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and DR Congolese center Christ Bonazebi (206-2) produced a double-double by scoring 13 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Instituto have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Obera. Regatas at the other side keeps the sixth position with six games lost. Instituto will play against La Union (#14) in Formosa in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Regatas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Corrientes to the arena San Martin.
Top scorers:
Instituto: F.Juan 17+9reb+8ast, D.Jeronimo 14+9reb+1ast, S.Kadir 13+6reb+1ast, J.Tulian 12+5reb+1ast, A.Agustin 12+4reb, L.Nicolas 9
Regatas: G.Fabio 21+1reb+2ast, S.Juan 21+7reb+5ast, B.Christ 13+11reb, T.Franchela 11+5reb+1ast, M.Joaquin 9+10reb+3ast, F.Santiago 6+3reb+1ast

Olimpico - Obras 70-76

Very predictable result when eighth ranked Obras (10-7) won against 17th ranked Olimpico (4-13) in La Banda 76-70 on Tuesday. The winners were led by Venezuelan power forward Fernando Fuenmayor (201-0) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 33 points (!!!) and 13 rebounds and Alejo Digon (195-99) supported him with 13 points. Even 19 points and 4 assists by forward Mateo Codigoni (191-0) did not help to save the game for Olimpico. Ecuadorian forward Aaron Capurro (201-0) added 15 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Olimpico's coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Obras maintains eighth position with 10-7 record, which they share with Riachuelo LR. Loser Olimpico keeps the seventeenth place with 13 games lost. Obras will meet at home league's leader Comunicaciones in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Olimpico will play against Argentino (#11) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Obras: F.Fuenmayor 33+13reb+3ast, A.Digon 13+3reb+2ast, B.Lautaro 10+2reb, M.Von Schmeling 8+5reb+3ast, F.Franco 5+2reb+1ast, P.Franco 5+2reb+1ast
Olimpico: D.Perez 21+2reb+1ast, M.Codigoni 19+3reb+4ast, A.Capurro 15+9reb+1ast, F.Enzo 7, L.Leon 4+1ast, R.Francisco 2+3reb

Boca Jrs. - Platense 89-65

Not a big story in a game when 19th ranked Platense (3-14) was outscored by fifth ranked Boca Jrs (12-2) in Buenos Aires 89-65 on Wednesday. Boca Jrs made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Boca Jrs outrebounded Platense 50-23 including a 38-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. The winners were led by forward Santino Romegialli (204-3) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and guard Juan Contegrand (190-2) supported him with 16 points. Even 15 points and 9 rebounds by point guard Juan Cox (180-0) did not help to save the game for Platense. Point guard Felipe Massa (184-2) added 18 points for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Boca Jrs maintains fifth position with 12-2 record. Loser Platense dropped to the eighteenth place with 14 games lost. Boca Jrs will meet at home Gimnasia CR (#19) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Platense will play against Gimnasia CR and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Boca Jrs.: R.Santino 22+14reb, C.Juan 16+1reb+3ast, G.Juan 13+4reb+3ast, B.Nicolas 9+6reb+4ast, C.Federico 9+6ast, C.Juan 7+4reb
Platense: M.Felipe 18+1reb+2ast, C.Tiago 18+1reb+2ast, C.Juan 15+9reb+2ast, C.Jamiro 5+4reb+2ast, P.Salvador 3+1ast, M.Giuliano 2+1ast

Union - Argentino 67-65

Everything went according to plan when seventh ranked Union (11-10) edged 11th ranked Argentino (8-9) in Santa Fe 67-65 on Thursday. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Union outrebounded Argentino 61-43 including a 23-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. The winners were led by Ulises Gonzalez (-5) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and Lucas Peralta (-5) supported him with 15 points. Union's coach used entire bench in such tough game. Even 22 points and 6 rebounds by forward Santiago Bilbao (196-5) did not help to save the game for Argentino. Guard Augusto Gennero (188-3) added 14 points and 14 rebounds for lost side. Union maintains seventh position with 11-10 record. Argentino lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with nine games lost. They share the position with Quimsa. Union will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Argentino will play against Quimsa (#12) in Santiago del Estero and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Union: G.Ulises 18+13reb+3ast, P.Lucas 15+4reb+1ast, F.Matias 8+9reb+2ast, P.Joel 6+7reb+1ast, M.Lorenzo 5+7reb, M.Jeronimo 4+3reb+3ast
Argentino: B.Santiago 22+6reb+3ast, G.Augusto 14+14reb+2ast, C.Agustin 7+7reb+1ast, G.Valentino 7+3reb+1ast, C.Santiago 7+6reb+3ast, S.Juan 6+1reb

San Martin - Instituto 75-76

The most exciting game of round 16 in the LDD took place in Corrientes. This derby game ended with only one-point home defeat of much higher ranked San Martin (13-4) to fifth ranked Instituto (13-5) 76-75 on Thursday evening. Strangely San Martin outrebounded Instituto 46-31 including a 14-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. 25 personal fouls committed by San Martin helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Juan Frontera (178-2) who helped to win the game recording 19 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Point guard Bruno Abratte (174-4) contributed with 20 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Four Instituto players scored in double figures. Franco Mendez (188-2) replied with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds and Rolando Vallejos (195-0) added 20 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for San Martin. Instituto have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Obera. San Martin at the other side keeps the second position with four games lost. Instituto is looking forward to face La Union (#14) in Formosa in the next round which should be an easy win for them. San Martin's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Corrientes Regatas.
Top scorers:
Instituto: A.Bruno 20+3reb+2ast, F.Juan 19+6reb+6ast, J.Tulian 18+3reb+1ast, S.Kadir 10+4reb, D.Jeronimo 6+6reb, A.Agustin 3+5reb
San Martin: M.Franco 23+14reb+3ast, V.Rolando 20+9reb+3ast, R.Lautaro 10+3reb+1ast, L.Julian 8+9reb+2ast, R.Joaquin 4+4reb+2ast, G.Maximo 3+2reb+1ast

Quimsa - H.Americano 104-70

There was no surprise when 20th ranked H.Americano (1-14) was outleveled by twelfth ranked Quimsa (8-9) in Santiago del Estero 104-70 on Wednesday. Quimsa shot 22 for 32 from the free-throw line, while H.Americano only scored six points from the stripe. They outrebounded H.Americano 39-22 including 25 on the defensive glass. Quimsa shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 53.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The winners were led by guard Francisco Corradi (187-3) who scored that evening 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Lucas Chiapella (-4) supported him with 21 points and 5 rebounds. Quimsa's coach felt very confident that he used 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 23 points and 8 rebounds by swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-0) did not help to save the game for H.Americano. Guard Braulio Soules (185-3) added 21 points for lost side. Five Quimsa and four H.Americano players scored in double figures. Quimsa have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to eleventh place, which they share with Argentino. H.Americano lost eighth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Quimsa will meet at home Argentino (#11) in the next round. H.Americano will play against Riachuelo LR (#9) in La Rioja and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: C.Francisco 29+6reb+6ast, C.Lucas 21+5reb+2ast, F.Facundo 14+5reb+2ast, C.Joseph 11+11reb+4ast, Z.Estefano 11+5reb+1ast, C.Facundo 7+2reb+4ast
H.Americano: L.Ramiro 23+8reb+2ast, S.Braulio 21+4reb+3ast, G.Franco 10+2reb+5ast, F.Damian 10+3reb+1ast, A.Agustin 4+2reb+1ast, D.Yuthiel 2+1reb+2ast



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