LDD Round 5 (Regular Season): La Union lose to Regatas

It's still too early stage of the Regular Season in LDD, but even now we can clearly see the difference between stronger teams and outsiders. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

La Union (2-1) recorded its first loss in Formosa on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by thirteenth ranked Regatas (2-3) 104-97. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of La Union. 24 personal fouls committed by La Union helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Juan Larraza who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Benjamin Marco (186-2005) chipped in 26 points and 4 steals. Guard Franco Chir (190-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. La Union's coach Mario Martinez rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Regatas went down to fourteenth position due to points difference. La Union at the other side dropped to the eighth place with one game lost. They share the position with Zarate. Regatas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play on the road against Comunicaciones (#11) in Mercedes and is hoping to win this game.
Important game to mention about took place in Buenos Aires. Leader Gimnasia CR (6-0) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Ferro (4-2) 106-103 on Monday evening. Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds. Ramiro Stehli contributed with 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds for the winners. Center Augusto Roveres (207-2003) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds for Ferro. Ferro's coach Jonathan Laino tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Undefeated Gimnasia CR have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Ferro at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Gimnasia CR will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ferro will play at home against Quimsa and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game where host Zarate (#8) won against 4th placed Boca Jrs 87-80 on Wednesday evening. Juan Ibarra stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Nicolas Burgos responded with 26 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Zarate maintains eighth place with 2-1 record, which they share with La Union. Boca Jrs lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Zarate will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Boca Jrs will play against Platense (#18) and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 5 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Olimpico was crushed by Platense in Florida 101-70. Comunicaciones was beaten by Argentino at home 54-61. Winless Olimpico lost to undefeated Gimnasia on the opponent's court 82-116. Union unfortunately lost to Argentino in a home game 71-79. Regatas recorded a loss to Obera on the road 71-86. Zarate was crushed by Ferro on its own court 64-104.
The best stats of 5th round was 20 points and 8 rebounds by Sahir Abdala of Zarate.



La Union - Regatas 97-104

La Union (2-1) recorded its first loss in Formosa on Tuesday night. Hosts were defeated by thirteenth ranked Regatas (2-3) 104-97. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of La Union. 24 personal fouls committed by La Union helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Juan Larraza who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 14 rebounds. Guard Benjamin Marco (186-2005) chipped in 26 points and 4 steals. Guard Franco Chir (190-2002) produced a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds and Lisandro Bernabei (-2005) added 12 points and 14 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. La Union's coach Mario Martinez rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Despite that victory Regatas went down to fourteenth position due to points difference. La Union at the other side dropped to the eighth place with one game lost. They share the position with Zarate. Regatas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. La Union will play on the road against Comunicaciones (#11) in Mercedes and is hoping to win this game.
Top scorers:
La Union: C.Franco 27+10reb+2ast, G.Franco 18+3reb+4ast, C.Aldimir 14+7reb+1ast, B.Lisandro 12+14reb+1ast, C.Laureano 11+4reb+2ast, G.Juan 5+3reb+1ast
Regatas: M.Benjamin 26+4reb+3ast, L.Juan 25+14reb+3ast, P.Juan 18+6reb+6ast, S.Matias 12+1reb, F.Francisco 10+7reb+2ast, L.Alan 8+2reb+1ast

Ferro - Gimnasia 103-106

Important game to mention about took place in Buenos Aires. Leader Gimnasia CR (6-0) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 5th ranked Ferro (4-2) 106-103 on Monday evening. Ferro was plagued by 28 personal fouls down the stretch. Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 31 points and 16 rebounds. Guard Ramiro Stehli (190-2002) contributed with 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds for the winners. Center Augusto Roveres (207-2003) answered with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 15 rebounds and guard Camilo Rodriguez (187-2006) added 19 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Ferro. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. Ferro's coach Jonathan Laino tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Gimnasia CR have an impressive series of six victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Ferro at the other side dropped to the third position with two games lost. Gimnasia CR will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ferro will play at home against Quimsa and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Ferro: R.Augusto 23+15reb+2ast, G.Martin 19+9reb, R.Camilo 19+7reb+3ast, W.Facundo 13+4reb+2ast, T.Tobias 8+2reb+5ast, R.Juan 7+3reb
Gimnasia: S.Ramiro 33+7reb+1ast, R.Angel 31+16reb+2ast, C.Marcos 20+8reb+7ast, D.Martiniano 6+6reb+4ast, C.Jose 6+3reb, A.Valentino 5+4reb+2ast

Zarate - Boca Jrs. 87-80

An interesting game where host Zarate (#8) won against 4th placed Boca Jrs 87-80 on Wednesday evening. Zarate forced 19 Boca Jrs turnovers. Forward Juan Ibarra (197-2004) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 12 rebounds for the winners and guard Sahir Abdala (185-2005) chipped in 22 points. Center Nicolas Burgos (207-2003) responded with 26 points and 8 rebounds and swingman Tomas Sonnaillon (195-2004) scored 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Boca Jrs players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Zarate maintains eighth place with 2-1 record, which they share with La Union. Boca Jrs lost their third game in a row. They dropped to the sixth position with three games lost. Zarate will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Boca Jrs will play against Platense (#18) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Boca Jrs.: B.Nicolas 26+8reb+1ast, S.Tomas 15+6reb+1ast, S.Nicolas 12+7reb+1ast, T.Martin 10+3reb, P.Tiziano 8+9reb+1ast, C.Federico 6+1ast
Zarate: I.Juan 22+12reb+1ast, A.Sahir 22+4reb+2ast, M.Edgar 10+6reb, D.Facundo 8+1ast, D.Joaquin 8+6reb+4ast, M.Facundo 5+4reb

Platense - Olimpico 101-70

Everything could happen in Florida at the game between two tied teams. Both nineteenth ranked Platense and their close opponent Olimpico had identical 0-4 record. This time Platense used a home court advantage and crushed the opponent from La Banda 101-70 on Thursday night. Platense dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpico's 26. They outrebounded Olimpico 58-29 including a 46-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Santino Mazzucchelli stepped up with a double-double by scoring 28 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners and Venezuelan point guard Anthoan Urbina (183-2005) chipped in 20 points and 8 rebounds. Four Platense players scored in double figures. Platense's coach Alejandro Perez felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Guard Santiago Perez (188-2002) responded with 13 points and point guard Agustin Stancampiano (182-2004) scored 14 points. Platense (1-4) left bottom position moving up to eighteenth place. It was Olimpico's fifth loss in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Platense will meet higher ranked Boca Jrs (#6) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Olimpico will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: S.Agustin 14+3reb, P.Santiago 13+4reb+1ast, R.Facundo 12+3reb, M.Augusto 10+3reb, M.Cesar 9+5reb, T.Luciano 9+5reb
Platense: M.Santino 28+12reb+5ast, G.Mariano 22+5reb+3ast, U.Anthoan 20+8reb+3ast, M.Henyerberth 11+11reb, C.Octavio 6+1reb, P.Santiago 6+6reb+1ast

Comunicaciones - Argentino 54-61

There was a small surprise in Mercedes where eleventh ranked Argentino (3-2) defeated 8th ranked Comunicaciones (2-2) 61-54 on Thursday. Franco Capelli stepped up and scored 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners and guard Augusto Gennero (188-2003) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. Forward Marcos Panozzo (195) responded with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds and guard Agustin Bruner (188-2004) scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Argentino moved-up to fifth place. Loser Comunicaciones dropped to the tenth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Argentino will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Comunicaciones will play against La Union (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Comunicaciones: B.Agustin 17+9reb+2ast, P.Marcos 15+15reb+1ast, R.Mateo 9+3reb, A.Angel 7+9reb, T.Gonzalo 4+2reb, P.Ignacio 2+5reb
Argentino: C.Franco 16+7reb+4ast, G.Augusto 14+8reb+3ast, B.Santiago 10+10reb+3ast, D.Prinzio Piero 9+2reb, A.Juan 6+4reb, D.Lautaro 4+3reb

Gimnasia - Olimpico 116-82

Very expected game in Comodoro Rivadavia where bottom-ranked Olimpico (0-5) was rolled over by leader Gimnasia CR (6-0) 116-82 on Friday. Gimnasia CR dominated down low during the game scoring 72 of its points in the paint compared to Olimpico's 46. Gimnasia CR forced 21 Olimpico turnovers and outrebounded them 34-21 including 23 on the defensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 6 passes made by Olimpico's players. Dominican swingman Angel Reyes (201-2002) stepped up and scored 32 points and 9 rebounds (on 14-of-18 shooting from the field) for the winners and guard Ramiro Stehli (190-2002) chipped in 20 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. Gimnasia CR's coach Gustavo Sapochnik felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Point guard Agustin Stancampiano (182-2004) responded with 30 points and Francisco Conca scored 22 points and 9 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the sixth consecutive win for Gimnasia CR. They maintain first place with 6-0 record. Olimpico lost their fifth game in a row. They still close the standings with five games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Olimpico: S.Agustin 30+2reb+3ast, C.Francisco 22+9reb+2ast, M.Cesar 12+3reb, T.Luciano 11+2reb+1ast, M.Augusto 7+2reb, R.Facundo 0+3reb
Gimnasia: R.Angel 32+9reb+3ast, S.Ramiro 20+7reb+6ast, S.Santiago 18, C.Marcos 14+4reb+2ast, S.Santino 10+2reb+1ast, D.Martiniano 7+6reb+4ast

Union - Argentino 71-79

Very predictable result in Santa Fe where eleventh ranked Argentino (3-2) beat 16th ranked Union (1-3) 79-71 on Saturday. Point guard Santiago Capelli (180-2005) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 27 points and 11 rebounds for the winners and guard Augusto Gennero (188-2003) chipped in 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Agustin Ferrari (-2005) responded with 14 points and Francisco Alonso scored 10 points and 4 assists. Union's coach Martin Castellazzi let to play eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Argentino moved-up to fifth place. Loser Union keeps the sixteenth position with three games lost. They share it with San Martin. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Union: F.Agustin 14+4reb+2ast, A.Lorenzo 12+2reb+1ast, A.Francisco 10+4reb+4ast, G.Ulises 8+3reb, G.Fabricio 7+8reb+1ast, V.Nicolas 6+4reb+2ast
Argentino: C.Santiago 27+11reb+2ast, G.Augusto 23+12reb+4ast, B.Santiago 10+5reb+1ast, A.Juan 6+2reb, D.Prinzio Piero 5+2reb+1ast, C.Martino 5+1reb

Obera - Regatas 86-71

Not a big story in a game when 13th ranked Regatas (2-3) was defeated on the road by second ranked Obera (4-1) 86-71 on Saturday. Obera dominated down low during the game scoring 42 of its points in the paint compared to Regatas' 22. Paraguayan power forward Hugo Caballero (190-2004) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and forward Alejo Azpilicueta (201-2002) chipped in 23 points and 8 rebounds. Four Obera players scored in double figures. Obera's coach Lucas Gornatti used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Forward Francisco Ferraro (196-2004) responded with 22 points and 7 rebounds and Juan Larraza produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Defending champion maintains second place with 4-1 record having just three points less than leader Gimnasia. Loser Regatas dropped to the fourteenth position with three games lost. Obera will meet at home La Union (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Regatas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Regatas: F.Francisco 22+7reb, L.Juan 14+12reb+2ast, M.Benjamin 13+9reb+1ast, S.Matias 8+1reb, P.Juan 7+3reb+7ast, F.Juan 5+2reb
Obera: A.Alejo 23+8reb+2ast, R.Kelvin 20+11reb, H.Caballero 18+13reb+2ast, Q.Nicolas 13+10reb+6ast, K.Maximo 5+5reb+1ast, K.Gonzalo 4+1reb+2ast

Zarate - Ferro 64-104

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Ferro (4-2) outleveled on the road 8th ranked Zarate (2-1) 104-64 on Monday. Ferro dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Zarate's 28. Ferro forced 22 Zarate turnovers and outrebounded them 54-33 including a 41-28 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Camilo Rodriguez (187-2006) stepped up and scored 15 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and center Augusto Roveres (207-2003) chipped in 12 points and 9 rebounds. Five Ferro players scored in double figures. Guard Sahir Abdala (185-2005) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Edgar Merchant (200-2002) scored 18 points and 9 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ferro moved-up to third place. Newly promoted Zarate keeps the eighth position with one game lost. They share it with La Union. Ferro will meet at home Quimsa (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Zarate will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Zarate: A.Sahir 20+8reb+3ast, M.Edgar 18+9reb, D.Joaquin 15+1reb+1ast, S.Gino 3+5reb+1ast, T.Agustin 3, F.Andres 2+1reb
Ferro: R.Camilo 15+9reb, B.Felipe 13+3reb+2ast, R.Augusto 12+9reb+1ast, T.Tobias 12+3reb+3ast, S.Paulo 11+4reb+1ast, W.Facundo 10+3reb+3ast