La Liga Round 34 (Regular Season): Union defeat Olimpico in the closest game of the week

The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 6 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game of round 34 in the La Liga took place in Santa Fe. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Olimpico (21-8) to twentieth ranked Union (7-22) 81-79 on Thursday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Union made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Olimpico helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Point guard Jeremias Sandrini (185-1993) scored 19 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Daniel Hure (200-1985) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Union SF's coach Maximiliano Seigorman used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side the former international guard Nicolas Romano (200-1987) responded with 25 points. Union maintains twentieth position with 7-22 record. Olimpico at the other side keeps the second place with eight games lost. Union are looking forward to face higher ranked Platense (#4) in Florida in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Olimpico will have a break next round.
The game in Almagro was also worth to mention about. One of their biggest challengers Platense (18-9) played at the court of fifth ranked San Lorenzo (18-10). San Lorenzo defeated Platense 72-62. Naturalized Italian swingman Federico Marin (199-1982) notched 19 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and Federico Grun supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Even 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) did not help to save the game for Platense. Platense's coach Alejandro Vazquez rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. San Lorenzo maintains fifth position with 18-10 record. Platense at the other side keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. San Lorenzo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Platense will play on the road against Comunicaciones (#17) in Mercedes and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Corrientes between La Union and Regatas. Eighteenth ranked La Union (9-20) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Regatas (13-17). La Union managed to escape with a 2-point win 74-72 on Thursday evening. Martin Fernandez fired 16 points for the winners. Charles Thomas produced 25 points for lost side. La Union moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with Comunicaciones. Regatas lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 17 games lost. La Union will meet at home higher ranked Zarate (#14) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Regatas will have a break next round.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 34: Argentino was destroyed by San Martin on the opponent's court 76-56. Riachuelo managed to outperform Penarol in a home game 93-78. Comunicaciones recorded a loss to Ferro on the road 76-71. Regatas defeated Zarate on its own court 69-61. Independ.O. was beaten by Obras in Buenos Aires 82-67.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by Juan Venegas of Obras.



Union SF - Olimpico 81-79

The most exciting game of round 34 in the La Liga took place in Santa Fe. This derby game ended with only two-point defeat on the road of much higher ranked Olimpico (21-8) to twentieth ranked Union (7-22) 81-79 on Thursday evening. It was quite big embarassment for the guest team. Union made 20-of-25 free shots (80.0 percent) during the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Olimpico helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Point guard Jeremias Sandrini (185-1993) scored 19 points and 7 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Daniel Hure (200-1985) chipped in 10 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Four Union SF players scored in double figures. Union SF's coach Maximiliano Seigorman used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side the former international guard Nicolas Romano (200-1987) responded with 25 points and forward Alex Negrete (192-2001) scored 16 points and 5 rebounds. Union maintains twentieth position with 7-22 record. Olimpico at the other side keeps the second place with eight games lost. Union are looking forward to face higher ranked Platense (#4) in Florida in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Olimpico will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Union SF: J.Sandrini 19+3reb+7ast, I.Alessio 16+2reb, D.Morrison 15+3reb+2ast, D.Hure 10+7reb+3ast, M.Butler 6, M.Gomez 4+6reb+4ast
Olimpico: N.Romano 25+1reb+2ast, N.Alex 16+5reb+1ast, J.Arengo 11+6reb+3ast, T.Zanzottera 8+3reb, J.Machuca 7+3reb+3ast, P.Santiago 5+2reb+2ast

Regatas - La Union 72-74

A very close game took place in Corrientes between La Union and Regatas. Eighteenth ranked La Union (9-20) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Regatas (13-17). La Union managed to escape with a 2-point win 74-72 on Thursday evening. The former international swingman Martin Fernandez (195-1997) fired 16 points for the winners. American guard Antwon Lillard (198-1995, college: BGSU) chipped in 16 points. Lillard is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American power forward Charles Thomas (203-1986, college: Arkansas) produced 25 points and the former international forward Facundo Pinero (202-1988) added 9 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for lost side. La Union moved-up to seventeenth place, which they share with Comunicaciones. Regatas lost sixth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth position with 17 games lost. La Union will meet at home higher ranked Zarate (#14) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Regatas will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
La Union: M.Fernandez 16+4reb+2ast, A.Lillard 16+2reb+1ast, A.Gonzalo 14+3reb, C.Cardo 9+3reb+1ast, M.Saglietti 7+1ast, W.Alcegaire 5+1reb+1ast
Regatas: C.Thomas 25+4reb, F.Elias 16+3reb+3ast, F.Pinero 9+10reb+4ast, T.Franchela 7+5reb+1ast, S.Safar 6+2ast, A.Diez 5+1reb+1ast

San Martin - Argentino 76-56

Very expected game in Corrientes where 19th ranked Argentino (8-22) was crushed by seventh ranked San Martin (18-12) 76-56 on Friday. San Martin had a 34-23 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when San Martin made 7 blocks. Ecuadorian center Bryan Carabali (214-1999) fired 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks for the winners. The former international guard Agustin Perez (192-1999) chipped in 12 points and 6 rebounds. Four San Martin players scored in double figures. American forward Richard Granberry (203-1993, college: Virginia St.) produced 10 points and 5 rebounds and Venezuelan power forward Francisco Centeno (203-1985) added 10 points and 5 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. San Martin have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place. Loser Argentino keeps the nineteenth position with 22 games lost. San Martin will meet at home Zarate (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Argentino will play against La Union (#18) in Formosa and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Martin: C.Bryan 14+8reb, A.Perez 12+6reb+2ast, G.Garcia 10+7reb+1ast, C.Buendia 10+2ast, L.Gargallo 7+1reb+3ast, B.Nicolas 6+1reb
Argentino: R.Granberry 10+5reb+1ast, A.Facello 10+1reb, F.Centeno 10+5reb+1ast, M.Payton 8+6reb+1ast, M.Poole 6+3reb+1ast, J.Slider 4+6reb

San Lorenzo - Platense 72-62

The game in Almagro was also worth to mention about. One of their biggest challengers Platense (18-9) played at the court of fifth ranked San Lorenzo (18-10). San Lorenzo defeated Platense 72-62. San Lorenzo made 17-of-22 charity shots (77.3 percent) during the game. Platense was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Naturalized Italian swingman Federico Marin (199-1982) notched 19 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Federico Grun (191-1996) supported him with 14 points and 6 rebounds. Five San Lorenzo players scored in double figures. Even 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists by point guard Facundo Vazquez (185-1998) did not help to save the game for Platense. Forward Sebastian Morales (202-1988) added 8 points and 6 rebounds for lost side. Platense's coach Alejandro Vazquez rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. San Lorenzo maintains fifth position with 18-10 record. Platense at the other side keeps the fourth place with nine games lost. San Lorenzo will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Platense will play on the road against Comunicaciones (#17) in Mercedes and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
San Lorenzo: F.Marin 19+6reb+2ast, F.Grun 14+6reb+2ast, K.Hernandez 11+6reb+1ast, L.Perez 10+1reb+5ast, G.Cordoba 10+10reb, S.Lugo 3+1reb+1ast
Platense: F.Vazquez 13+5reb+4ast, I.Pedro 8+7reb, S.Morales 8+6reb+1ast, J.Corbalan 8+3reb+3ast, M.Mayora 7+4reb, S.Barrales 6+6reb

Riachuelo LR - Penarol 93-78

Very predictable result in La Rioja where eleventh ranked Riachuelo (14-16) defeated 16th ranked Penarol (11-17) 93-78 on Friday. Riachuelo made 19-of-21 free shots (90.5 percent) during the game. Colombian forward Andres Ibarguen (200-1996, college: Angelo St., agency: Helping Ballers) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winners. The former international point guard Nicolas De los Santos (180-1988) chipped in 15 points. Point guard Joaquin Valinotti (185-1998) produced 18 points and 6 assists and swingman Julian Morales (195-1995) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Penarol's coach Hernan Laginestra tested ten players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Riachuelo have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain eleventh position with 14-16 record. Loser Penarol dropped to the fifteenth place with 17 games lost. Riachuelo will meet at home higher ranked Boca (#9) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Penarol will play against Obera (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Riachuelo LR: A.Ibarguen 27+10reb+1ast, N.De los Santos 15+4reb+3ast, A.Young 14+2reb, A.Castillo 14+4reb+1ast, J.Davis 7+2reb+4ast, J.Maldonado 6+6reb+4ast
Penarol: J.Valinotti 18+4reb+6ast, J.Morales 11+6reb+3ast, A.Thornton 11+5reb, T.Monacchi 10+2reb+2ast, V.Fernandez 10+3reb+4ast, D.Simpson 9+7reb

Ferro - Comunicaciones 76-71

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 17th ranked Comunicaciones' (9-20) road loss to sixteenth ranked Ferro (11-18) 71-76 on Friday. Swingman Valentin Bettiga (189-1999) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals for the winners. Point guard Rodrigo Gallegos (186-1991) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. Four Ferro players scored in double figures. American center Ricardo Glenn (203-1990, college: USC Upstate) produced a double-double by scoring 12 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Rodrigo Sanchez (200-1989) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Ferro maintains sixteenth position with 11-18 record. Comunicaciones lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the seventeenth place with 20 games lost. They share the position with La Union. Ferro's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires .
Top scorers:
Ferro: V.Bettiga 20+14reb+4ast, R.Gallegos 14+5reb+3ast, L.Emiliano 12+3reb+2ast, M.Fierro 11+2reb, M.Luchi 7+4reb+2ast, M.Barriola 6+3reb+1ast
Comunicaciones: M.Thomas 19+1reb, R.Sanchez 17+4reb+1ast, R.Glenn 12+14reb+4ast, K.DeShields 8+3reb+6ast, F.Pais 8+3reb+2ast, J.Strings 5+5reb

Regatas - Zarate 69-61

There was a small surprise in Corrientes where fourteenth ranked Regatas (13-17) beat their close opponent Zarate (12-19) 69-61 on Saturday. Regatas shot 16 for 22 from the free-throw line, while Zarate only scored 0 point from the stripe. Point guard Andres Jaime (184-2000) fired 15 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists for the winners. The former international guard Selem Safar (191-1987) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Lucas Andujar (185-1996) produced 15 points, 7 assists and 4 steals and Agustin Brocal (191-1997) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Zarate's coach Juan Anglese tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Regatas moved-up to twelfth place. Newly promoted Zarate keeps the fourteenth position with 19 games lost. Regatas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Zarate will play against La Union (#18) in Formosa and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Regatas: A.Jaime 15+9reb+8ast, F.Pinero 13+3reb+1ast, S.Safar 12+12reb+2ast, A.Diez 10+3reb, C.Thomas 9+2reb, T.Franchela 4+4reb+1ast
Zarate: L.Andujar 15+3reb+7ast, A.Brocal 11+7reb, E.Rupcic 10+3reb+1ast, M.Edgar 10+3reb, S.Chaine 8+6reb+1ast, D.Pineda 3+3reb+1ast

Obras - Independ.O. 82-67

There was no surprise in Buenos Aires where 13th ranked Independ.O. (12-17) was defeated by eighth ranked Obras (17-11) 82-67 on Saturday. Obras looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Peruvian point guard Juan Venegas (183-2000) fired 12 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Chilean point guard Felipe Inyaco (192-2002) chipped in 18 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Four Obras players scored in double figures. Salvador Giletto (195-1993) produced 16 points and Pablo Alderete (203-1993) added 11 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Obras have a solid four-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place. Newly promoted Independ.O. keeps the thirteenth position with 17 games lost. Obras' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Buenos Aires .
Top scorers:
Obras: I.Felipe 18+1reb+2ast, R.Andela 15+1reb+1ast, A.Spight 14+3reb+2ast, V.Juan 12+5reb+6ast, J.Solarin 7+2reb, S.Franco 7+9reb+1ast
Independ.O.: S.Giletto 16+2reb+3ast, P.Alderete 11+7reb, F.Barroso 10+7reb, P.Ezequiel 9+2reb+1ast, M.Nicolas 8+3reb+1ast, J.Banegas 3+6reb+1ast