La Liga Argentina Round 7 (Regular Season): Rivadavia lose to Independiente

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

Rivadavia (4-1) recorded its first loss in Santiago del Estero on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by tenth ranked Independiente (2-4) 84-77. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rivadavia. Independiente looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Milton Vittar (185-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. point guard Gabriel Rojas (180-2000) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Independiente's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Agustin Vergara (196-2001) produced 25 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. Independiente maintains tenth place with 2-4 record. Rivadavia at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Suardi. Independiente are looking forward to face Jachal (#14) on the road in the next round. Rivadavia will have a break next round.
Important game to mention about took place in Buenos Aires. Fifteenth ranked Racing A. (1-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging leader Pico FC (5-2) 82-79 on Wednesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Pico FC. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Rafael Rosende contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Felipe Bonfigli answered with 22 points and 4 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for Pico FC. Racing A. left bottom position moving up to fourteenth place. Pico FC at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Racing A. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pico FC will play against Pilar and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Very important is a road loss of second ranked Racing (5-3) against sixteenth ranked H.Americano (1-4) on Wednesday night. Visiting Racing was crushed by H.Americano in Rio Gallegos 89-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Racing. It was a great evening for Gonzalo Torres who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side Lucio Castellani responded with 18 points and 6 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. H.Americano maintains sixteenth place with 1-4 record. Loser Racing keeps the second position with three games lost. H.Americano will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Racing will play against Ameghino and hope to secure a win.

Other games of round 7 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Jachal was crushed by Barrio Parque in Cordoba 98-68. Lanus was beaten by Pico FC at home 87-94. Dep Viedma won against Rocamora on the opponent's court 88-77. Provincial managed to outperform Villa Mitre in a home game 85-82. Racing managed to beat GELP on the road 85-73. Independiente lost to undefeated GEPU on its own court 63-76. Winless Salta Basket was beaten by Atenas in Cordoba 68-75. La Union won against Dep Viedma at home 69-67. Villa Mitre was outscored by Rocamora on the opponent's court 82-58. Suardi managed to beat Dep Norte in a home game 92-75.
The best stats of 7th round was 6 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists by Victor Cajal of Suardi.



Independiente - Rivadavia 84-77

Rivadavia (4-1) recorded its first loss in Santiago del Estero on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by tenth ranked Independiente (2-4) 84-77. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Rivadavia. Independiente looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Milton Vittar (185-1991) fired a double-double by scoring 17 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists for the winners. Point guard Gabriel Rojas (180-2000) chipped in 17 points and 5 assists. Five Independiente players scored in double figures. Independiente's coach used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Agustin Vergara (196-2001) produced 25 points and 7 rebounds and swingman Lucas Gorosterrazu (197-1998) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Independiente maintains tenth place with 2-4 record. Rivadavia at the other side dropped to the third position with one game lost. They share it with Suardi. Independiente are looking forward to face Jachal (#14) on the road in the next round. Rivadavia will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Independiente: M.Vittar 17+6reb+10ast, R.Gabriel 17+3reb+5ast, C.Johu 14+7reb+2ast, F.Jerez 13+3reb+2ast, R.Facundo 10+3reb, F.Facundo 7+2reb
Rivadavia: V.Agustin 25+7reb+1ast, L.Gorosterrazu 18+6reb+2ast, L.Zalio 12+10reb, S.Leonardo 7+1ast, L.Tomas 6+3reb+8ast, K.Adaro 4+1reb

Barrio Parque - Jachal 98-68

There was no surprise in Cordoba where 14th ranked Jachal (1-5) was crushed by seventh ranked Barrio Parque (4-3) 98-68 on Sunday. Barrio Parque outrebounded Jachal 43-29 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. Barrio Parque looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points and 9 rebounds. Federico Pedano (194-2000) helped adding 18 points and 5 rebounds. Four Barrio Parque players scored in double figures. Barrio Parque's coach Esteban Pierdominici felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side Brazilian center Pedro Pecanha (206-1998) responded with 24 points and 9 rebounds and Alvaro Caraffa (199-2000, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds. Barrio Parque moved-up to third place, which they share with Pergamino and Provincial. Jachal lost third consecutive game. They keep the fourteenth position with five games lost. Barrio Parque will meet at home Salta Basket (#16) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Jachal will play against Independiente and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Barrio Parque: F.Pedano 18+5reb+3ast, L.Ramiro 18+9reb+1ast, B.Nahuel 15+4ast, B.Valentin 12+3reb+2ast, B.Herrera 10+6reb+4ast, T.Ligorria 9+4reb+2ast
Jachal: P.Pecanha 24+9reb+1ast, C.Bruno 20+1reb+2ast, A.Caraffa 11+13reb+2ast, S.Espindola 4+1ast, C.Emanuel 4+4reb+4ast, B.Facundo 4+1reb

Lanus - Pico FC 87-94

No shocking result in a game in Buenos Aires where first ranked Pico FC (5-2) defeated 10th ranked Lanus (2-2) 94-87 on Monday. It was a great evening for point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists. Felipe Bonfigli helped adding 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. At the losing side point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) responded with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists and Franco Alorda (203-1999) scored 21 points and 5 rebounds. Four Lanus players scored in double figures. Pico FC have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-2 record. Loser Lanus dropped to the eighth position with two games lost. They share it with Colon SF. Pico FC will meet Pilar (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Lanus will play against Ameghino and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: R.Pelorosso 23+5reb+10ast, B.Felipe 23+8reb+1ast, S.Facundo 15+6reb, P.Manuel 9+1reb+3ast, E.Facundo 9+1reb+1ast, Z.Franco 9+2reb+1ast
Lanus: F.Alorda 21+5reb, A.Lugli 18+9reb+9ast, E.Somadina 12+6reb, L.Capponi 10+2reb, S.Juan Cruz 8+3reb+1ast, G.Mariano 8+1reb

Rocamora - Dep Viedma 77-88

Very expected game when 13th ranked Rocamora (3-4) was defeated at home by fifth ranked Dep Viedma (3-2) 88-77 on Monday. Dep Viedma made 17-of-21 free shots (81.0 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds. Alexis Knecht (183-1987) helped adding 18 points. Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side Justo Catalin (182-1999) responded with 12 points and 4 assists and point guard Agustin Cavallin (188-2001) scored 15 points. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Dep Viedma maintains fifth place with 3-2 record, which they share with 3 other teams. Rocamora lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Dep Viedma: A.Knecht 18+2reb+1ast, L.Tambucci 15+4reb, M.Tabieres 15+11reb+1ast, L.Gonzalez 12+6reb+2ast, M.Ramiro 9+3reb+1ast, B.Ossela 8+2reb+1ast
Rocamora: L.Enmanuel 15+3reb, C.Agustin 15+3reb+1ast, J.Catalin 12+4reb+4ast, F.Andres 10+7reb+1ast, M.Caire 9+4reb+4ast, O.Valentino 7+4reb

Provincial - Villa Mitre 85-82

Very predictable result in Rosario where seventh ranked Provincial (4-3) edged 15th ranked Villa Mitre (1-3) 85-82 on Monday. However just three-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Strangely Villa Mitre outrebounded Provincial 46-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for Alejandro Ettorre who led his team to a victory scoring 15 points and 8 rebounds. Santiago Lopez Hoyo helped adding 15 points and 4 assists. Four Provincial players scored in double figures. Provincial's coach Gutavo Lalima allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. At the losing side power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds and center Juan Bollo (203-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Provincial moved-up to third place, which they share with Barrio Parque and Pergamino. Loser Villa Mitre dropped to the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Echague and Montmartre. Provincial will meet GELP (#7) in the next round. Villa Mitre will play against La Union (#9) in Colon and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Provincial: A.Boccia 16+3reb+1ast, E.Alejandro 15+8reb+3ast, S.Lopez Hoyo 15+1reb+4ast, P.Fernandez 10+4reb+2ast, B.Ignacio 10+3reb+2ast, E.Juan Pablo 8+7reb+1ast
Villa Mitre: F.Pennacchiotti 21+13reb+2ast, J.Bollo 20+10reb+2ast, F.Harina 16+5reb+5ast, G.Romero 8+8reb+1ast, M.Jano 6+3reb+1ast, I.Manuel 6+3reb

GELP - Racing 73-85

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 3rd placed GELP's (3-2) home loss to second ranked Racing (5-3) 73-85 on Monday. Racing outrebounded GELP 44-31 including 33 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for point guard Miguel De (176-1997, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 27 points and 6 rebounds. Power forward Jose Peralta (202-1995) helped adding 13 points and 8 rebounds. Racing's coach Diego D'Ambrosio allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. At the losing side point guard Alan Moreno (185-1997, agency: BIG) responded with 20 points and forward Marco Bosch (197-1993) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Racing have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain second place with 5-3 record behind leader Pico FC. Loser GELP dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Racing will meet at home Ameghino (#5) in the next round. GELP will play against Provincial and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Racing: D.Miguel 27+6reb+2ast, J.Peralta 13+8reb+3ast, L.Ortiz 13+4reb, A.Barrales 10+6reb+8ast, C.Juan 9+8reb, L.Castellani 7+4reb
GELP: A.Moreno 20+3reb+2ast, M.Bosch 17+5reb, R.Marco 13+4reb, A.Isidro 11+4reb+2ast, B.Augusto 8+6reb, J.Lancieri 4+8reb+6ast

Independiente - GEPU 63-76

Everything went according to plan in Santiago del Estero where leader GEPU (4-0) won against 10th ranked Independiente (2-4) 76-63 on Tuesday. GEPU forced 20 Independiente turnovers. It was a great evening for Jorge Mas who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Valentin Costa (182-1999, agency: BIG) helped adding 15 points, 7 assists and 4 steals. At the losing side center Facundo Jerez (202-1995) responded with 5 points and 14 rebounds and guard Facundo Rivero (180-2004) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Independiente's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. GEPU have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to second place. Loser Independiente keeps the tenth position with four games lost. GEPU will meet Montmartre (#13) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Independiente will play against Jachal and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
GEPU: M.Jorge 20+5reb+4ast, V.Costa 15+3reb+7ast, M.Borsatti 11+3reb+2ast, J.Godoy 9+5reb+1ast, M.Franco 8+5reb+1ast, G.Acosta 4+5reb+3ast
Independiente: V.Maximo 16+1reb+1ast, R.Facundo 14+6reb, T.Yeison 10+4reb+1ast, R.Gabriel 8+5reb+5ast, M.Vittar 6+10reb+4ast, F.Jerez 5+14reb+2ast

Atenas - Salta Basket 75-68

There was no surprise in Cordoba where bottom-ranked Salta Basket (0-3) was defeated by first ranked Atenas (6-1) 75-68 on Tuesday. It was a great evening for American center Roquez Johnson (201-1992, college: MSU, agency: BIG) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 8 rebounds. Point guard Nicolas Zurschmitten (183-1995) helped adding 6 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. Four Atenas players scored in double figures. At the losing side Jeronimo Diaz responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds and Diego Peralta (195-1994) scored 13 points and 5 rebounds. Salta Basket's coach Ricardo De Cecco rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Atenas have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 6-1 record. Loser Salta Basket still closes the standings with three games lost. Atenas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Salta Basket will play against Barrio Parque (#5) in Cordoba and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Atenas: R.Johnson 17+8reb, L.Arn 16+4reb+2ast, J.Cruz Oberto 11+9reb+2ast, J.Montero 10+5reb+3ast, A.Maximiliano 9+1reb, L.Reyes 6+5reb+4ast
Salta Basket: D.Jeronimo 13+8reb+2ast, P.Diego 13+5reb+2ast, G.Mauro 10+1ast, T.Angel 10+1reb, F.Nasif 7+6reb+1ast, G.Santiago 5

La Union - Dep Viedma 69-67

There was a surprise result in Colon where eleventh ranked La Union (3-3) edged higher ranked Dep Viedma (3-2) 69-67 on Wednesday. La Union made 22-of-29 free shots (75.9 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for point guard Guido Cabrera (188-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 25 points (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Center German Frencia (202-1988) helped adding 9 points and 11 rebounds. At the losing side Maximiliano Tabieres (198-1989) responded with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 10 rebounds and Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) scored 10 points and 8 rebounds. Dep Viedma's coach Guillermo Bogliacino rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. La Union moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Villa S.Martin and Amancay. Loser Dep Viedma keeps the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. La Union will meet at home Villa Mitre (#15) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Dep Viedma will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
La Union: G.Cabrera 25+4reb+2ast, F.German 9+11reb+2ast, T.Leandro 8+2reb, F.Gago 8+2reb+1ast, C.Franco 7+10reb, L.Tabbia 4+1reb
Dep Viedma: M.Tabieres 12+10reb+1ast, L.Tambucci 10+8reb, A.Knecht 9+2ast, M.Mariano 9+3reb+1ast, A.Matias 8+7reb+2ast, B.Ossela 7+3reb+2ast

Rocamora - Villa Mitre 82-58

Rather expected game when 15th ranked Villa Mitre (1-3) was rolled over on the road by thirteenth ranked Rocamora (3-4) 82-58 on Wednesday. Rocamora forced 20 Villa Mitre turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Villa Mitre's players. It was a great evening for guard Matias Caire (188-1999) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Justo Catalin (182-1999) helped adding 13 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Rocamora's coach Agustin Pujol felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side point guard Jano Martinez (180-2003) responded with 16 points and 4 assists and swingman Alvaro Chervo (193-1999) scored 19 points. Rocamora moved-up to tenth place. Loser Villa Mitre dropped to the twelfth position with three games lost. They share it with Echague and Montmartre. Rocamora will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Villa Mitre will play against La Union (#9) in Colon and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Rocamora: M.Caire 23+5reb+5ast, C.Agustin 16+3reb+4ast, J.Catalin 13+8reb+8ast, O.Valentino 9+4reb, L.Enmanuel 8+6reb, F.Andres 7+4reb+2ast
Villa Mitre: C.Alvaro 19+3reb+1ast, M.Jano 16+4reb+4ast, F.Pennacchiotti 10+6reb+1ast, F.Harina 9+2reb+3ast, J.Bollo 2+9reb, G.Romero 1+8reb

Racing A. - Pico FC 82-79

Important game to mention about took place in Buenos Aires. Fifteenth ranked Racing A. (1-1) saved a 3-point victory at home edging leader Pico FC (5-2) 82-79 on Wednesday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Pico FC. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Matias Nunez (202-1995) who helped to win the game recording 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Rafael Rosende (198-1997) contributed with 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Four Racing A. players scored in double figures. Felipe Bonfigli answered with 22 points and 4 steals (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) and Facundo Saez added 18 points in the effort for Pico FC. Racing A. left bottom position moving up to fourteenth place. Pico FC at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Racing A. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Pico FC will play against Pilar and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Racing A.: M.Nunez 24+8reb+4ast, R.Rosende 18+8reb, L.Silva 16+1reb+1ast, N.Remolina 10+5reb+9ast, R.Fernandez 4+2reb, P.Perez 4+1reb+4ast
Pico FC: B.Felipe 22+4reb, S.Facundo 18+4reb+2ast, R.Pelorosso 14+6reb+3ast, E.Facundo 8+1reb, P.Manuel 7+1reb+3ast, T.Cravero 5+2reb

H.Americano - Racing 89-68

Very important is a road loss of second ranked Racing (5-3) against sixteenth ranked H.Americano (1-4) on Wednesday night. Visiting Racing was crushed by H.Americano in Rio Gallegos 89-68. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Racing. H.Americano shot the lights out from three sinking 14 long-distance shots on high 60.9 percentage. It was a great evening for the former international power forward Gonzalo Torres (201-1994) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Matias Aristu (194-1995) helped adding 19 points. Five H.Americano players scored in double figures. At the losing side forward Lucio Castellani (196-1994) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Luciano Ortiz (199-1999) scored 14 points and 6 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. H.Americano maintains sixteenth place with 1-4 record. Loser Racing keeps the second position with three games lost. H.Americano will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Racing will play against Ameghino and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
H.Americano: M.Aristu 19+3reb+1ast, C.Jeremias 16+2reb, S.Lloyd 13+6reb+3ast, G.Torres 12+11reb+1ast, G.Romero 11+5reb+1ast, M.Lucas 7+2reb
Racing: L.Castellani 18+6reb, L.Ortiz 14+6reb+1ast, D.Miguel 7+3reb+1ast, A.Tomas 7+1reb, J.Peralta 6+5reb+1ast, A.Barrales 6+2reb+4ast

Suardi - Dep Norte 92-75

Very predictable result when fourth ranked Suardi (4-1) beat at home 9th ranked Dep Norte (2-3) 92-75 on Sunday. It was a great evening for swingman Sebastian Braida (192-2000) who led his team to a victory scoring 17 points and 7 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). Point guard Victor Cajal (179-1980) helped adding 6 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists. At the losing side point guard Joaquin Baeza (182-1986, agency: BIG) responded with 14 points and 4 assists and Franco Fragozo (198-2001) scored 10 points and 9 rebounds. Four Dep Norte players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Suardi have a solid series of four victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Rivadavia. Loser Dep Norte keeps the ninth position with three games lost. They share it with Quilmes MP. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Suardi: B.Sebastian 17+7reb, L.Lizarraga 16+4reb+1ast, V.Tomas 14+2reb+2ast, F.Gaston 11+1reb, P.Martinez 9+5reb+3ast, F.Nahuel 8+1reb+1ast
Dep Norte: C.Cupulutti 15+2reb+1ast, J.Baeza 14+3reb+4ast, L.Julian 11+5reb, F.Franco 10+9reb+1ast, N.Lucas 8+6reb, C.Echevarria 6+6reb