La Liga Argentina Round 1 (Regular Season): Dep Viedma take a leadership position

The Regular Season in La Liga Argentina just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Dep Viedma defeated Pico FC in Rio Negro 85-71. They outrebounded Pico FC 40-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. 26 personal fouls committed by Pico FC helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 7 rebounds. Alexis Knecht (183-1987) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Facundo Saez answered with 16 points and 9 rebounds for Pico FC. Pico FC will play next round against Villa Mitre trying to get back on the winning streak. Dep Viedma will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Suardi in Cordoba. Visitors were defeated by Atenas 80-73. Lucas Arn (197-1989) stepped up and scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Juan Cruz Oberto chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side guard Luciano Lizarraga (183-1991) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds. Suardi's coach Andres Poi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Atenas will play against Dep Norte in Armstrong in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Suardi will have a break next round.
Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Barrio Parque and Suardi , which took place in Cordoba. Barrio Parque lost at home to Suardi 75-85 on Monday. Pablo Martinez nailed 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Ramiro Ledesma came up with 23 points and 6 rebounds for Barrio Parque in the defeat. Suardi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Barrio Parque will play against Dep Norte and hope to win that game.

Other games in round 1 were not that significant. Jachal lost to undefeated GEPU on the road 63-78. Rivadavia won against Amancay on its own court 84-78. Villa S.Martin lost to Independiente in Santiago del Estero 87-94. Atenas managed to beat San Isidro at home 83-69. U.Mar del Plata lost to Quilmes MP on the opponent's court 56-75. Rocamora beat Pergamino in a home game 82-66. Jachal lost to undefeated Rivadavia on the road 64-72. GEPU managed to outperform Amancay on its own court 95-78. Villa S.Martin managed to beat Montmartre in Resistencia 79-70.
The most impressive performance of 1st round was 14 points and 10 rebounds by Bruno Galassi of Villa S.Martin.



Atenas - Suardi 80-73

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Suardi in Cordoba. Visitors were defeated by Atenas 80-73. Atenas had a 14-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Lucas Arn (197-1989) stepped up and scored 18 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. At the losing side guard Luciano Lizarraga (183-1991) responded with 17 points and 6 rebounds and point guard Gaston Fino (179-2002) scored 12 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Suardi's coach Andres Poi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Atenas will play against Dep Norte in Armstrong in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Suardi will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Suardi: L.Lizarraga 17+6reb+1ast, V.Tomas 13+2reb+1ast, F.Gaston 12+5reb+3ast, R.Horacio 10+5reb+2ast, P.Martinez 7+5reb+1ast, C.Santiago 6
Atenas: J.Cruz Oberto 21+7reb+1ast, L.Arn 18+9reb+5ast, J.Montero 16+5reb+1ast, N.Zurschmitten 12+4reb+5ast, L.Reyes 8+5reb+1ast, M.Alonso 5+6reb+5ast

GEPU - Jachal 78-63

No shocking result in a game when GEPU beat Jachal in San Luis 78-63 on Sunday. American forward Jibril Harris (203, college: Peru St.) nailed 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Valentin Costa (182-1999, agency: BIG) accounted for 11 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Four GEPU players scored in double figures. GEPU's coach Gustavo Morla used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Alvaro Caraffa (199-2000) came up with 24 points and 9 rebounds and Jeronimo Pagella added 12 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Jachal in the defeat. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Jachal: A.Caraffa 24+9reb+3ast, P.Jeronimo 12+8reb+1ast, C.Bruno 10+1reb+1ast, B.Facundo 6+5reb+3ast, C.Facundo 5+3reb, T.Lucca 3
GEPU: M.Franco 14+2reb+2ast, J.Harris 13+7reb+2ast, J.Godoy 11+4reb+1ast, V.Costa 11+6reb+4ast, M.Jorge 7+3reb, M.Borsatti 7+4reb

Rivadavia - Amancay 84-78

Very expected game when Amancay lost on the road to Rivadavia 84-78 on Sunday. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Rivadavia dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Amancay's 24 and made 24-of-29 free shots (82.8 percent) during the game. Point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) nailed 24 points and 5 assists (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for the winning side and center Laureano Zalio (207-1995, agency: BIG) accounted for 14 points and 5 rebounds. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Guard Juan Cognigni (192-1990) came up with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Matias Lucero (188-1999) added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Amancay in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Amancay: C.Juan 17+6reb+6ast, N.Rodriguez 15+5reb, A.Wilfredo 12+7reb+1ast, L.Matias 11+5reb+4ast, R.Nicolas 7+3reb+1ast, P.Fabricio 6+3reb+4ast
Rivadavia: L.Tomas 24+3reb+5ast, L.Zalio 14+5reb, L.Gorosterrazu 12+2reb+1ast, V.Agustin 10+6reb+2ast, A.Alejo 8+4reb+6ast, K.Adaro 6+5reb

Independiente - Villa S.Martin 94-87

Very predictable result when Independiente won against Villa S.Martin in Santiago del Estero 94-87 on Sunday. Point guard Milton Vittar (185-1991) nailed 24 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and Lisandro Gomez accounted for 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Power forward Estefano Simondi (201-1996) came up with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 10 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Ramiro Frontera added 12 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists respectively for Villa S.Martin in the defeat. Four Independiente and five Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. Independiente will meet at home Sarmiento in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Villa S.Martin will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Villa S.Martin: F.Hans 17+3reb+4ast, E.Simondi 17+10reb+3ast, M.Martin 13+2reb+2ast, L.Caceres 13+2reb+5ast, F.Ramiro 12+6reb+8ast, G.Bruno 10+5reb
Independiente: M.Vittar 24+7reb+3ast, V.Maximo 18+3reb+4ast, R.Gabriel 17+3reb+5ast, L.Gomez 16+9reb+4ast, F.Facundo 8+6reb+1ast, I.Ramiro 7+4reb+2ast

Atenas - San Isidro 83-69

Not a big story in a game when San Isidro lost to Atenas in Cordoba 69-83 on Monday. Power forward Juan Cruz Oberto (200-1997) nailed 17 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) for the winning side and point guard Manuel Alonso (195-1999, agency: BIG) accounted for 18 points and 5 rebounds. Atenas' coach Gustavo Peirone used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. American Christopher Hooper (198-1991, college: SFC) came up with 20 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Santiago Luduena (176-1993) added 13 points and 6 assists respectively for San Isidro in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Atenas will meet at home Dep Norte in the next round and are hoping to win another game. San Isidro will play against Barrio Parque in Cordoba and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: C.Hooper 20+7reb+2ast, S.Luduena 13+2reb+6ast, B.Santiago 12+4reb+1ast, S.Jeronimo 10+6reb+1ast, D.Jeremias 9+6reb, A.Vicente 3+2reb
Atenas: M.Alonso 18+5reb, J.Cruz Oberto 17+6reb+1ast, N.Zurschmitten 13+8reb+1ast, L.Arn 10+2reb+4ast, L.Reyes 9+4reb+2ast, J.Montero 6+2reb+4ast

Quilmes MP - U.Mar del Plata 75-56

Quilmes MP used a home court advantage and outplayed the opponent from Mar del Plata 75-56 on Monday night. Quilmes MP looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Swingman Lisandro Fernandez (194-1998, agency: BIG) nailed 22 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and Agustin Ecker (194-2000) accounted for 14 points and 11 rebounds. Four Quilmes MP players scored in double figures. Juan Bellozas (195-1993) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds and forward Matias Carneglia (200-2002) added 19 points and 8 rebounds respectively for U.Mar del Plata in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
U.Mar del Plata: J.Bellozas 19+10reb+2ast, C.Matias 19+8reb, G.Tomas 6+2reb, Q.Tomas 3+2reb+4ast, M.Herrero 3+4reb, C.Cadillac 2+10reb+2ast
Quilmes MP: L.Fernandez 22+5reb+2ast, R.Acuna 16+7reb, E.Agustin 14+11reb, V.Tomas 10+6reb, E.Gimenez 4+3reb+4ast, L.Cequeira 3+7reb+14ast

Barrio Parque - Suardi 75-85

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Barrio Parque and Suardi , which took place in Cordoba. Barrio Parque lost at home to Suardi 75-85 on Monday. Pablo Martinez (197-1982) nailed 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side and guard Luciano Lizarraga (183-1991) accounted for 22 points. Swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-2000) came up with 23 points and 6 rebounds and swingman Lautaro Rivata (190-1987) added 17 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Barrio Parque in the defeat. Suardi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Barrio Parque will play against Dep Norte and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: L.Ramiro 23+6reb+2ast, L.Rivata 17+8reb+2ast, B.Nahuel 10+3reb+2ast, T.Ligorria 7+4reb+2ast, A.Santiago 6+3reb, B.Herrera 6+4reb+1ast
Suardi: L.Lizarraga 22+4reb+3ast, P.Martinez 20+7reb+2ast, V.Tomas 10+3reb+1ast, F.Nahuel 9+8reb+2ast, F.Gaston 6+1reb, R.Horacio 6+2reb+2ast

Rocamora - Pergamino 82-66

Rocamora used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Pergamino 82-66 on Tuesday night. Rocamora had a 40-29 advantage in offensive rebounds. Justo Catalin (182-1999) nailed a double-double by scoring 19 points, 17 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) accounted for 16 points and 9 rebounds. Five Rocamora players scored in double figures. Ignacion Cuassolo came up with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Luciano Gonzalez (186-1998) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Pergamino in the defeat. Pergamino's coach Julian Pagura tested eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Rocamora will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pergamino will play against Provincial in Rosario and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Pergamino: G.Luciano 16+7reb+1ast, C.Ignacion 13+9reb+5ast, B.Levato 12+5reb+3ast, G.Federico 8, M.Santiago 8+3reb+1ast, B.Christ 5+8reb
Rocamora: J.Catalin 19+17reb+5ast, C.Agustin 16+9reb+3ast, R.Federico 15+6reb+1ast, M.Caire 15+1reb+3ast, M.Tarrago 13+6reb+2ast, P.Juan 2+3reb+2ast

Rivadavia - Jachal 72-64

No shocking result in a game when Rivadavia beat at home Jachal 72-64 on Tuesday. Point guard Leonardo Solis (172-2000, agency: BIG) nailed 23 points and 6 steals (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) for the winning side and point guard Tomas Luduena (178-1996) accounted for 13 points and 4 assists. Rivadavia's coach Sebastian Torre used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Jeronimo Pagella came up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds and Alvaro Caraffa (199-2000) added 9 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Jachal in the defeat. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Jachal: P.Jeronimo 21+11reb+3ast, A.Caraffa 9+8reb, B.Facundo 8+6reb+1ast, C.Bruno 8+2ast, P.Pecanha 7+4reb+1ast, M.Martin 6+1ast
Rivadavia: S.Leonardo 23+4reb, L.Tomas 13+1reb+4ast, A.Ajiboye 8+4reb+1ast, V.Agustin 8+4reb+1ast, L.Gorosterrazu 7+3reb+1ast, L.Zalio 5+5reb+3ast

GEPU - Amancay 95-78

Very expected game when Amancay lost to GEPU in San Luis 78-95 on Tuesday. Santiago Costa nailed 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side and swingman Matias Borsatti (189-1997, agency: BIG) accounted for 19 points. Four GEPU players scored in double figures. GEPU's coach Gustavo Morla used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Wilfredo Alvarez came up with 19 points and 6 rebounds and Nicolas Rodriguez added 16 points respectively for Amancay in the defeat. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Amancay: A.Wilfredo 19+6reb+1ast, R.Nicolas 16+2reb+3ast, N.Rodriguez 13+5reb+1ast, C.Juan 9+6reb+3ast, R.Campos 9+4reb, P.Fabricio 6+1reb+1ast
GEPU: M.Borsatti 19+4reb+3ast, C.Santiago 18+9reb+7ast, M.Jorge 15+2reb+1ast, E.Marillan 15+2reb+1ast, J.Harris 8+4reb+2ast, M.Franco 6+3reb+4ast

Dep Viedma - Pico FC 85-71

Dep Viedma defeated Pico FC in Rio Negro 85-71. They outrebounded Pico FC 40-29 including 31 on the defensive glass. 26 personal fouls committed by Pico FC helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) who helped to win the game recording 12 points and 7 rebounds. Alexis Knecht (183-1987) contributed with 15 points for the winners. Four Dep Viedma players scored in double figures. Facundo Saez answered with 16 points and 9 rebounds and point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) added 14 points and 4 assists in the effort for Pico FC. Pico FC will play next round against Villa Mitre trying to get back on the winning streak. Dep Viedma will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: S.Facundo 16+9reb+1ast, R.Pelorosso 14+3reb+4ast, Z.Franco 13+2reb+1ast, A.Rossi 8+2reb+1ast, P.Manuel 8+3reb+1ast, B.Felipe 7+5reb+1ast
Dep Viedma: A.Knecht 15+2reb+2ast, M.Tabieres 12+7reb+1ast, L.Tambucci 12+2reb+1ast, M.Mariano 11+4reb+2ast, A.Matias 11+5reb+1ast, B.Ossela 7+4reb+2ast

Montmartre - Villa S.Martin 70-79

There was a surprise result when Villa S.Martin won against Montmartre in Catamarca 79-70 on Tuesday. Naturalized Spanish swingman Maximiliano Martin (190-1990) nailed 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side and Bruno Galassi accounted for 14 points and 10 rebounds. Four Villa S.Martin players scored in double figures. Center Nicolas Franco (204-1999) came up with 8 points and 13 rebounds and point guard Franco Sampaulise (180-2000) added 12 points and 5 assists respectively for Montmartre in the defeat. Montmartre's coach tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Villa S.Martin will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Montmartre will play against Sarmiento and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Montmartre: B.Juan 15+2reb, S.Franco 12+1reb+5ast, M.Martinez 12+2reb, N.Franco 8+13reb+2ast, J.Tulian 7+2reb, K.Axel 4+2reb+1ast
Villa S.Martin: M.Martin 19+6reb+3ast, G.Bruno 14+10reb, L.Caceres 12+4ast, S.Arancibia 11+3reb+6ast, F.Hans 9+4reb+1ast, E.Simondi 8+5reb+1ast