La Liga Round 20 (Regular Season): Quimsa beat Olimpico in the most crucial game of the week

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in La Banda. First ranked Quimsa faced one of their biggest challengers Olimpico. Guests from Santiado del Estero (15-1) defeated host Olimpico (13-3) 74-68. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. The former international power forward Tayavek Gallizzi (206-1993) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. The former international Tomas Zanzottera (188-1993) produced 13 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Quimsa have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-1 record. Olimpico at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. Quimsa are looking forward to face Comunicaciones (#17) in Mercedes in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Olimpico will play on the road against Boca (#5) in Buenos Aires and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
The game with biggest result difference took place in Mar del Plata. Local Penarol (6-11) outscored 20th ranked Union (3-16) 103-75. American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. Robert Whitfield contributed with 23 points for the winners. Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-2000, agency: Pro Sports) replied with 15 points for Union. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Penarol maintains sixteenth position with 6-11 record. Union lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.

Rest of the games of round 20 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
La Union was defeated by Boca in Buenos Aires 89-83. Obras beat Zarate at home 82-78. Bottom-ranked Union lost to Ferro on the opponent's court 72-87. Instituto managed to outperform Obera in a home game 81-70.
The best stats of 20th round was 11 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists by Leandro Vildoza of Instituto.



Boca - La Union 89-83

There was no surprise in Buenos Aires where 18th ranked La Union (4-12) was defeated by sixth ranked Boca (11-7) 89-83. However just six-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. La Union was plagued by 33 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Wayne Langston (200-1993, college: Murray St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!). The former international Leonardo Mainoldi (205-1985) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five Boca players scored in double figures. American guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) replied with 26 points and 4 steals and American-Haitian forward Wes Alcegaire (198-1994, college: BGSU) added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for La Union. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Boca have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fifth place, which they share with San Lorenzo. La Union at the other side keeps the eighteenth position with 12 games lost. Boca will play against league's second-placed Olimpico in La Banda in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. La Union will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Boca: W.Langston 22+5reb+1ast, L.Mainoldi 17+7reb+1ast, G.Juan 14+4reb+2ast, M.Mata 13+6reb+1ast, S.Vega 10+5reb+5ast, L.Schattmann 8+3reb+3ast
La Union: A.Lillard 26+2reb+2ast, M.Fernandez 14+8reb+1ast, W.Alcegaire 14+6reb+4ast, C.Cardo 6+5reb+1ast, E.David 6+7reb, A.Gonzalo 5+2reb+1ast

Olimpico - Quimsa 68-74

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in La Banda. First ranked Quimsa faced one of their biggest challengers Olimpico. Guests from Santiado del Estero (15-1) defeated host Olimpico (13-3) 74-68. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Claudio Ramirez (200-1990) who had a double-double by scoring 10 points and 14 rebounds. The former international power forward Tayavek Gallizzi (206-1993) chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds. The former international Tomas Zanzottera (188-1993) produced 13 points and 7 rebounds and forward Alex Negrete (192-2001) added 16 points respectively for the hosts. Five Quimsa and four Olimpico players scored in double figures. Quimsa have an impressive 12-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 15-1 record. Olimpico at the other side dropped to the second place with three games lost. Quimsa are looking forward to face Comunicaciones (#17) in Mercedes in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Olimpico will play on the road against Boca (#5) in Buenos Aires and is hoping to prove to their fans that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Quimsa: B.Robinson 19+4reb, T.Gallizzi 13+9reb+2ast, E.Basabe 12+5reb+1ast, B.Sansimoni 10+2reb+3ast, C.Ramirez 10+14reb, E.Vasirani 5+1reb
Olimpico: N.Alex 16+2reb+2ast, T.Zanzottera 13+7reb+2ast, P.Tabarez 11+6reb, N.Romano 11+2reb, C.Perry 6+4reb+1ast, N.Aguirre 5+5reb+3ast

Penarol - Union SF 103-75

The game with biggest result difference took place in Mar del Plata. Local Penarol (6-11) outscored 20th ranked Union (3-16) 103-75. Penarol outrebounded Union 46-25 including a 14-2 advantage in offensive rebounds. Penarol shot the lights out from three nailing 17 long-distance shots on high 51.5 percentage. Union was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Al Thornton (203-1983, college: FSU, agency: BIG) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 26 points and 10 rebounds. The other American import guard Robert Whitfield (190-1997, college: UMKC) contributed with 23 points for the winners. Cuban center Pedro Bombino (206-2000, agency: Pro Sports) replied with 15 points and American guard Trevor Moore (196-1999, college: MSU) added 10 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Union. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Penarol maintains sixteenth position with 6-11 record. Union lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom place with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Penarol: A.Thornton 26+10reb+3ast, R.Whitfield 23+3reb+1ast, T.Monacchi 19+5reb+2ast, K.Barlow 10+4reb+4ast, J.Valinotti 8+5reb+3ast, D.Simpson 7+9reb+2ast
Union SF: B.Pedro 15+4reb, M.Butler 13+1ast, I.Alessio 12+2reb, T.Moore 10+5reb+2ast, M.Gomez 9+2reb+4ast, J.Sandrini 5+1reb+5ast

Obras - Zarate 82-78

No shocking result in a game in Buenos Aires where seventh ranked Obras (10-7) defeated 12th ranked Zarate (8-10) 82-78. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Armenian-American guard Andre Spight (190-1995, college: N.Colorado, agency: Helping Ballers) orchestrated the victory by scoring 23 points. Nigerian forward Jeffrey Solarin (193-1992, college: Idaho St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Agustin Brocal (191-1997) replied with 24 points and 5 rebounds and center Sebastian Chaine (201-1986) added 19 points in the effort for Zarate. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Obras maintains seventh position with 10-7 record, which they share with Regatas. Zarate lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the thirteenth place with ten games lost. Obras will play against league's second-placed Olimpico in La Banda in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Zarate will play on the road against Argentino (#19) in Junin and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Obras: A.Spight 23+4reb+2ast, J.Solarin 11+10reb+2ast, P.Barral 11+2ast, V.Juan 10+1reb+2ast, S.Franco 7+8reb+2ast, M.Ruiz 6+6reb+3ast
Zarate: A.Brocal 24+5reb+3ast, S.Chaine 19+3reb+1ast, D.Pineda 12+5reb, J.Aprea 9+3reb, G.Camilo 8+8reb+3ast, L.Andujar 6+5reb+8ast

Ferro - Union SF 87-72

Very expected game in Buenos Aires where 20th ranked Union (3-16) was defeated by fifteenth ranked Ferro (8-11) 87-72. Ferro outrebounded Union 42-19 including a 32-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Forward Mariano Fierro (200-1986) orchestrated the victory by scoring 26 points and 6 rebounds. Point guard Emiliano Lezcano (187-2001) contributed with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists for the winners. Point guard Jeremias Sandrini (185-1993) replied with 15 points and 6 assists and American guard Matthew Butler (188-1995, college: UT Martin) added 14 points and 4 assists in the effort for Union. Five Ferro and four Union players scored in double figures. Union SF's coach Sebastian Punet rotated ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ferro moved-up to fourteenth place. Union lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 16 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Ferro: M.Fierro 26+6reb+1ast, C.Juan 16+2reb+3ast, V.Bettiga 12+5reb+5ast, D.Tintorelli 11+8reb, L.Emiliano 10+6reb+9ast, R.Camilo 7+6reb+2ast
Union SF: I.Alessio 15+3reb, J.Sandrini 15+4reb+6ast, M.Butler 14+3reb+4ast, D.Hure 12+3reb, T.Moore 6+1reb+2ast, M.Gomez 5+1reb

Instituto - Obera 81-70

Very predictable result in Cordoba where third ranked Instituto (13-4) beat 9th ranked Obera (9-8) 81-70. Instituto made 20-of-26 charity shots (76.9 percent) during the game. They also forced 21 Obera turnovers. The former international point guard Leandro Vildoza (180-1994) orchestrated the victory by scoring 11 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. American forward Bryan Jefferson (201-1994, college: Mary) contributed with 16 points for the winners. Five Instituto players scored in double figures. Venezuelan forward Jose Ascanio (204-1996, agency: Pro Sports) replied with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international Agustin Barreiro (205-1999) added 16 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Obera. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Instituto have an impressive seven-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 13-4 record having just one point less than leader Quimsa. Obera at the other side keeps the ninth place with eight games lost. They share the position with San Martin. Instituto will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Obera will play on the road against Independ.O. (#15) in Olivia and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Instituto: B.Jefferson 16+1reb+1ast, N.Hoover 12+3reb, P.Nicola 11+1reb+3ast, L.Vildoza 11+6reb+8ast, R.Acuna 10+6reb+1ast, B.Lugarini 7+5reb
Obera: A.Barreiro 16+7reb+1ast, J.Ascanio 16+14reb+4ast, STORMO 10+4reb+1ast, R.Kelvin 8+4reb, J.Laterza 8+1reb+6ast, Q.Nicolas 6+1reb