La Liga Argentina Round 44 (Regular Season): San Isidro keep a leadership position

The Regular Season in La Liga Argentina is slowly approaching the end. But there may be still some important changes in the final standings in the last 7 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked San Isidro as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Isidro smashed 9th ranked Barrio Parque in San Francisco 89-69. San Isidro outrebounded Barrio Parque 41-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was power forward Gian Sinconi (204-1994) who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Jeronimo Sune (187-2002, agency: BIG) chipped in 19 points. point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Isidro (19-5) have an impressive 18-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Barrio Parque lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 14 games lost. Barrio Parque will play next round against Dep Norte trying to get back on the winning streak. San Isidro will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked Jachal on the road.
Seventh-ranked Quilmes MP (13-14) made lots of trouble for first ranked Lanus (23-7) in Mar del Plata. The visitors from Buenos Aires managed to secure only three-point victory 77-74. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Quilmes MP. Point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Joaquin Rios contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Rodrigo Acuna (198-1995) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds for Quilmes MP. Lanus have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-7 record. Quilmes MP at the other side keeps the seventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with La Union and Ameghino. Lanus will play against U.Mar del Plata (#17) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Quilmes MP will play against Ameghino (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
A very close game took place in General Pico between Pico FC and Villa Mitre. Third ranked Pico FC (18-8) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Villa Mitre (17-12). Pico FC managed to escape with a 1-point win 71-70 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Villa Mitre. Worth to mention a great performance of Raul Pelorosso who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Franco Pennacchiotti responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Villa Mitre's coach Gaston Fernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pico FC maintains third position with 18-8 record having nine points less than leader San Isidro. Loser Villa Mitre keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost. Pico FC will meet at home Dep Viedma (#4) in the next round. Villa Mitre will have a break next round.

Rest of the games of round 44 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Pilar was crushed by Ameghino in Villa Maria 99-73. Jachal was beaten by Suardi at home 83-90. Racing lost to Ciclista on the opponent's court 61-69. GEPU outscored Colon in a home game 96-69. Dep Viedma recorded a loss to Ameghino on the road 86-76. Amancay defeated Suardi on its own court 92-75.
The best stats of 44th round was 26 points and 8 rebounds by Wilfredo Alvarez of Amancay.



Ameghino - Pilar 99-73

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams in Villa Maria where 10th ranked Pilar (13-16) was crushed by eleventh ranked Ameghino (13-14) 99-73 on Tuesday. It was a great shooting night for Ameghino especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 52.9 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of the former international swingman Julian Eydallin (195-2000) who helped to win the game recording 17 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Fermin Thygesen (186-1998) who added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists during the contest. Four Ameghino players scored in double figures. American center Dishon Lowery (200-1998, college: OKBU) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) and forward Santiago Ibarra (198-1998) scored 13 points and 5 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. Ameghino moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Quilmes MP and La Union. Pilar lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the eleventh position with 16 games lost. Ameghino will meet Quilmes MP (#7) in the next round. Pilar will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: F.Thygesen 18+5reb+4ast, J.Eydallin 17+7reb+4ast, J.Luis Abeiro 13+8reb+1ast, A.Aristimuno 12+2reb+1ast, O.Ignacio 9+1reb, D.Gerbaudo 9+1reb+6ast
Pilar: D.Lowery 21+7reb, S.Ibarra 13+5reb+1ast, E.Gamboa 8+2reb, F.Franco 8, C.Bruno 7+2reb+3ast, N.Bravo 6+3reb

Pico FC - Villa Mitre 71-70

A very close game took place in General Pico between Pico FC and Villa Mitre. Third ranked Pico FC (18-8) got a very close home victory over 5th ranked Villa Mitre (17-12). Pico FC managed to escape with a 1-point win 71-70 on Tuesday evening. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Villa Mitre. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Raul Pelorosso (178-1994) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and power forward Tobias Cravero (197-1999) who added 19 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) during the contest. Power forward Franco Pennacchiotti (205-1990) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and center Juan Bollo (203-1992) produced a double-double by scoring 11 points and 15 rebounds. Four Villa Mitre players scored in double figures. Villa Mitre's coach Gaston Fernandez rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Pico FC maintains third position with 18-8 record having nine points less than leader San Isidro. Loser Villa Mitre keeps the fifth place with 12 games lost. Pico FC will meet at home Dep Viedma (#4) in the next round. Villa Mitre will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Pico FC: T.Cravero 19+8reb+2ast, R.Pelorosso 18+7reb+6ast, A.Rossi 10+1reb, Z.Franco 8+6reb, S.Facundo 7+5reb+3ast, P.Manuel 5+4reb
Villa Mitre: F.Pennacchiotti 20+8reb, C.Alvaro 11+2reb+1ast, M.Jano 11+6reb+8ast, J.Bollo 11+15reb+1ast, A.Ignacio 9+2reb, F.Harina 6+3reb+2ast

Jachal - Suardi 83-90

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Suardi (17-10) defeated on the road 15th ranked Jachal (4-21) 90-83 on Tuesday. Suardi looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Victor Cajal (179-1980) who helped to win the game recording 11 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists and Horacio Rigada who added 14 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Suardi's coach Andres Poi used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Swingman Julio Carrizo (191-1993) responded with 21 points and 4 assists and Alvaro Caraffa (199-2000, agency: BIG) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Suardi and five Jachal players scored in double figures. Newly promoted Suardi maintains third position with 17-10 record having nine points less than leader San Isidro. Jachal lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the fifteenth place with 21 games lost. Suardi will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Jachal will play against the league's leader San Isidro (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Suardi: V.Tomas 14+2reb+2ast, R.Horacio 14+5reb+2ast, C.Santiago 12+2reb+3ast, V.Cajal 11+8reb+5ast, L.Lizarraga 10+5reb+6ast, F.Gaston 10+2reb
Jachal: C.Julio 21+3reb+4ast, C.Pablo 18+5reb+2ast, C.Bruno 14+1reb+4ast, A.Caraffa 12+11reb+3ast, J.Roumec 11+10reb, F.Varela 7+3reb+1ast

San Isidro - Barrio Parque 89-69

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked San Isidro as it allowed them to take a leadership position. San Isidro smashed 9th ranked Barrio Parque in San Francisco 89-69. San Isidro outrebounded Barrio Parque 41-30 including 31 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was power forward Gian Sinconi (204-1994) who scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Jeronimo Sune (187-2002, agency: BIG) chipped in 19 points. Four San Isidro players scored in double figures. Point guard Nahuel Buchaillot (178-2000) produced 19 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Ramiro Ledesma (192-2000) added 17 points respectively for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Isidro (19-5) have an impressive 18-game winning streak. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Barrio Parque lost third consecutive game. They keep the ninth place with 14 games lost. Barrio Parque will play next round against Dep Norte trying to get back on the winning streak. San Isidro will try to continue on its current victory against fifteenth ranked Jachal on the road.
Top scorers:
San Isidro: S.Jeronimo 19+3reb+2ast, G.Sinconi 16+8reb, D.Jeremias 11+7reb+1ast, C.Lavoratornuovo 10+3reb+2ast, C.Hooper 10+2reb+1ast, B.Juan 9+2reb+2ast
Barrio Parque: B.Nahuel 19+5reb+3ast, L.Ramiro 17+2reb+2ast, A.Jure 11+2reb+1ast, B.Herrera 9+2reb+2ast, J.Lallana 5+6reb, T.Ligorria 3+2reb

Quilmes MP - Lanus 74-77

Seventh-ranked Quilmes MP (13-14) made lots of trouble for first ranked Lanus (23-7) in Mar del Plata. The visitors from Buenos Aires managed to secure only three-point victory 77-74. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Quilmes MP. Lanus had a 16-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Point guard Andres Lugli (188-1995) orchestrated the victory by scoring 18 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals. Joaquin Rios (193-1995) contributed with 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Lanus' coach Sebastian Saborido allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Rodrigo Acuna (198-1995) replied with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 10 rebounds and the former international point guard Luis Cequeira (179-1985) added 11 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Quilmes MP. Lanus have an impressive nine-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 23-7 record. Quilmes MP at the other side keeps the seventh place with 14 games lost. They share the position with La Union and Ameghino. Lanus will play against U.Mar del Plata (#17) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Quilmes MP will play against Ameghino (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Lanus: A.Lugli 18+8reb+7ast, R.Joaquin 17+8reb+3ast, L.Capponi 14+3reb, F.Alorda 9+1reb, D.Patterson 6+6reb+2ast, S.Juan Cruz 4+4reb+2ast
Quilmes MP: R.Acuna 28+10reb, L.Fernandez 17+1reb+1ast, L.Cequeira 11+7reb+4ast, V.Tomas 9+3reb+1ast, E.Agustin 4+6reb, E.Gimenez 3+5reb+5ast

Ciclista - Racing 69-61

There was an upset in Junin where second-ranked Racing (22-17) was defeated by thirteenth ranked Ciclista (12-15) 69-61 on Wednesday. Worth to mention a great performance of Aaron Pablo (200-2000) who helped to win the game recording 16 points and 7 rebounds and American power forward Caden Ebeling (201, college: LSSU, agency: Starting 5) who added 18 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Forward Norberto Stucky (198-1994) responded with 8 points and 11 rebounds and point guard Alejo Barrales (174-1991) scored 12 points. Racing's coach Diego D'Ambrosio tested eleven players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Ciclista moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Pergamino. Loser Racing keeps the second position with 17 games lost. Ciclista will meet at home Rocamora (#16) in the next round. Racing will play against H.Americano (#10) in Rio Gallegos and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ciclista: C.Ebeling 18+6reb, A.Pablo 16+7reb+2ast, A.Britos 12+4reb+5ast, N.Reynoso 8+6reb+2ast, J.Basualdo 8+5reb+2ast, V.Samuel 5+2reb
Racing: A.Santiago 12+4reb, A.Barrales 12+4reb+2ast, J.Peralta 11+4reb, L.Ortiz 9+3reb+1ast, S.Norberto 8+11reb+1ast, A.Tomas 6+3reb+1ast

GEPU - Colon SF 96-69

Very predictable result in San Luis where fourth ranked GEPU (16-10) outscored 13th ranked Colon (8-17) 96-69 on Wednesday. GEPU outrebounded Colon 35-24 including a 31-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. GEPU looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Colon's players. Worth to mention a great performance of Jorge Mas who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 5 rebounds (perfect from the field making all six shots) and guard Jordi Godoy (185-1996, agency: BIG) who added 16 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Five GEPU players scored in double figures. Forward Bautista Fernandez (195-2001) responded with 17 points and Tomas Botta scored 5 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. GEPU maintains fourth position with 16-10 record. Colon lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 17 games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
GEPU: M.Jorge 22+5reb+2ast, J.Godoy 16+5reb+2ast, E.Marillan 15+5reb+3ast, V.Costa 12+2reb+4ast, I.Cuassolo 11+5reb+3ast, B.Nazareno 6+6reb
Colon SF: F.Bautista 17+4reb+3ast, F.Joaquin 9+1reb+1ast, A.Leon 8+2reb, C.Luca 8+4reb+1ast, F.Francisco 7+1reb, M.Facundo 5+3reb

Ameghino - Dep Viedma 86-76

There was an upset in Villa Maria where higher ranked Dep Viedma (17-11) was defeated by eleventh ranked Ameghino (13-14) 86-76 on Thursday. Ameghino outrebounded Dep Viedma 38-22 including a 30-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Worth to mention a great performance of forward Abel Aristimuno (195-1991, agency: BIG) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Juan Luis Abeiro (200-1988) who added 21 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) during the contest. Four Ameghino players scored in double figures. Luciano Tambucci (194-1998) responded with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and point guard Mariano Marina (-1999) scored 21 points. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Ameghino moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Quilmes MP and La Union. Dep Viedma lost fourth consecutive game. They keep the fourth position with 11 games lost. Ameghino will meet Quilmes MP (#7) in the next round. Dep Viedma will play against Pico FC in General Pico and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ameghino: A.Aristimuno 23+9reb+2ast, J.Luis Abeiro 21+6reb+2ast, J.Eydallin 11+1reb+3ast, D.Gerbaudo 10+6reb+6ast, P.Osores 8+1reb+1ast, A.Juan 6+1reb+1ast
Dep Viedma: M.Mariano 21+3reb+3ast, L.Tambucci 20+5reb+4ast, L.Gonzalez 11+3reb+2ast, M.Ramiro 8+2ast, F.Martin 5+1reb, M.Tabieres 4+5reb

Amancay - Suardi 92-75

There was a surprise result in La Rioja where eighth ranked Amancay (13-12) won against higher ranked Suardi (17-10) 92-75 on Thursday. Amancay made 17-of-17 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Wilfredo Alvarez who helped to win the game recording 26 points and 8 rebounds and guard Juan Cognigni (192-1990) who added 18 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists during the contest. Swingman Sebastian Braida (192-2000) responded with 17 points and Santiago Calderon scored 11 points and 4 steals. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Suardi's coach Andres Poi tested ten players seeing no chance for a win. Amancay have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Suardi at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the third position with ten games lost. Both teams do not play next round, which will be an opportunity for some rest.
Top scorers:
Amancay: A.Wilfredo 26+8reb+2ast, C.Juan 18+5reb+5ast, L.Matias 18+1reb+3ast, E.Correa 10+6reb+7ast, O.Bautista 6+2reb+4ast, M.Bernan 4+4reb
Suardi: B.Sebastian 17+3reb, C.Santiago 11+4reb+3ast, F.Gaston 11+4reb+2ast, P.Martinez 10+3reb+3ast, C.Joaquin 9+2reb+5ast, L.Lizarraga 7+7reb+2ast